Tentacle Setup vs TIMECODE READER Pocket
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
TIMECODE READER Pocket
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TIMECODE READER displays SMPTE timecode on your Mac in real time — large, clear, and always where you need it. Feed it LTC (Linear Timecode) through any audio input, or MTC (MIDI Timecode) from any MIDI source, and TIMECODE READER decodes and shows the running timecode instantly. FEATURES • LTC over audio — choose any input device and channel • MTC over MIDI — read timecode from your DAW or hardware • Automatic frame-rate detection: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 (DF/NDF), 30 • Large, auto-scaling display that stays readable at any window size • Always-on-top floating window with adjustable opacity • Customizable readout — show or hide hours, minutes, seconds, frames • Color presets and custom colors; multiple monospaced fonts • Standby detection when the signal drops • "GO!!!" cue highlight at the start of each timecode • Input level meter and live diagnostics • Low latency, lightweight, no setup required Ideal for film and video production, broadcast, live events, theatre, and anywhere you need a reliable on-screen timecode reference.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tentacle Setup at Free against TIMECODE READER Pocket's $3.99. Tentacle Setup also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On 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
Tentacle Setup is free to download; TIMECODE READER Pocket costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Tentacle Setup | TIMECODE READER Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| 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 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tentacle Sync GmbH | Hidetoshi Umeki |
In-app purchases
Tentacle Setup
No in-app purchases
TIMECODE READER Pocket
No in-app purchases
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