Tentacle Setup vs Shelf Companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tentacle Setup
This app allows you to control Tentacle SYNC E, TRACK E, and TIMEBAR devices via Bluetooth. It facilitates setting, syncing, and recording timecode for professional audio and video workflows. Simply turn on Bluetooth and follow the on-screen instructions to manage your devices.
- Device control via Bluetooth
- Set, sync, and record timecode
- Manage SYNC E, TRACK E, and TIMEBAR
- Intuitive on-screen instructions
- Streamlined workflow management
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Set. Sync. Record. Manage your Tentacle SYNC E timecode generator, TRACK E timecode audio recorder and TIMEBAR timecode display. Just turn on Bluetooth and follow the instructions. Have fun working with your Tentacles! Questions or suggestions? Contact us via support@tentaclesync.com
Shelf Companion
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Shelf Companion is the mobile companion app for Shelf — the asset management platform your team already uses on the web. Sign in with your existing Shelf account and put your whole inventory in your pocket. SCAN TO ACT Point your camera at a Shelf QR code — or any barcode you've registered to an asset — and jump straight to that item. Code 128, Code 39, DataMatrix, EAN-13, and external QR codes are all supported. RUN AUDITS FROM THE FLOOR Walk the room, scan as you go, and watch an audit complete in real time. See what's been found, what's still expected, and prioritise by urgency — without a clipboard or a laptop. MANAGE ASSETS ANYWHERE View asset details, update locations, assign or release custody, and check bookings in and out from your phone. Every change syncs instantly with your Shelf web workspace and your activity timeline. BUILT FOR TEAMS Role-aware by design: base users, self-service members, admins, and owners each see exactly what they should. Multi-workspace switching is built in. REQUIRES A SHELF ACCOUNT Shelf Companion is an extension of your Shelf workspace, not a standalone product. You'll need an existing Shelf account (https://www.shelf.nu) to sign in. There is no separate subscription for the app. Questions or feedback: support@shelf.nu
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tentacle Setup at 3.7 against Shelf Companion's 3.0. Tentacle Setup also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 2) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tentacle Setup holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tentacle Setup has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, Shelf Companion every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Tentacle Setup | Shelf Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (15 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tentacle Sync GmbH | Shelf Asset Management, Inc. |
Customer experience
Tentacle Setup
Shelf Companion
In-app purchases
Tentacle Setup
No in-app purchases
Shelf Companion
No in-app purchases
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