Comparison

Tentacle Setup vs Chapp Scheduler

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Chapp Scheduler

Features
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Chapp Scheduler brings your projects, tasks, calendar and time tracking together in one app, built for studios, agencies and freelancers. SMART SCHEDULING Tasks automatically fill the free slots in your day, around your Google Calendar meetings. Urgent work and deadlines come first; everything else reorganises itself. ONE-TAP TIME TRACKING Start a timer on any task and follow it from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Every minute is logged against the right project and client. PROJECTS & TEAMS • Tasks with priorities, due dates, checklists and dependencies • Assign teammates and get notified • Notes, links and attachments on every task • Project templates to get started in seconds ACCURATE BILLING Hourly rate per project, billed vs. unbilled time, per-client overview: you know exactly what to invoice at the end of the month. ALWAYS IN SYNC Web, iPhone and iPad: changes show up in real time on all your devices and for your whole team.

Screenshots

Tentacle Setup4 screens
Chapp Scheduler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chapp Scheduler at every 10 days against Tentacle Setup's every 4 weeks. Tentacle Setup's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, Chapp Scheduler every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tentacle Setup versus Chapp Scheduler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTentacle SetupChapp Scheduler
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTentacle Sync GmbHFloret Chappellier

In-app purchases

None

Tentacle Setup

No in-app purchases

None

Chapp Scheduler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tentacle Setup free?
Tentacle Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chapp Scheduler free?
Chapp Scheduler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tentacle Setup or Chapp Scheduler have ads?
Neither Tentacle Setup nor Chapp Scheduler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tentacle Setup or Chapp Scheduler?
Tentacle Setup ships an update every 4 weeks, and Chapp Scheduler every 10 days. Most recently, Tentacle Setup was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chapp Scheduler on October 24, 2026.

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