Tentacle Setup vs Koolabo
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
Koolabo
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Koolabo is the collaboration platform built specifically for film and television production crews. Designed by a Director of Photography, it gives department heads and crew members everything they need to stay connected on set and in prep. FEATURES: - Project-based communication with crew channels and direct messages - File management — call sheets, camera lists, storyboards, and more - Production calendar with shoot scheduling - AI assistant with full project context - 360° photo viewing for location scouting - Multi-language translation for international crews - Real-time notifications Privacy Policy: https://koolabo.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://koolabo.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Koolabo at every 5 days against Tentacle Setup's every 4 weeks. Tentacle Setup's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 ships an update every 4 weeks, Koolabo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tentacle Setup | Koolabo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tentacle Sync GmbH | Byron Werner |
In-app purchases
Tentacle Setup
No in-app purchases
Koolabo
No in-app purchases
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