# Scriptation vs Tentacle Setup Legacy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scriptation at 76% against Tentacle Setup Legacy's 0%. Scriptation also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 2). Tentacle Setup Legacy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scriptation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Tentacle Setup Legacy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scriptation holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scriptation has 3.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Scriptation's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tentacle Setup Legacy's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptation | Tentacle Setup Legacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-annotate-scripts/id1094587086/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tentacle-setup-legacy/id1534700048/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 247 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scriptation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/970111950) | [Tentacle Sync GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133987689) |

## What reviewers say

### Scriptation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-annotate-scripts/id1094587086)

This app streamlines script preparation and production for film and television professionals. It allows for digital annotation, automatic transfer of notes to new revisions, and generation of detailed reports. Features include script breakdowns, actor line highlighting, and audio playback for table reads.

**Highlights:** Automatic note transfer to new script revisions, Digital annotation with highlights, drawings, and audio, Script breakdown and report generation, Actor line highlighting and rehearsal tools, Audio playback for script reading, Layered notes for different purposes

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scriptation Industry Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Scriptation AI | $19.99 | per month |
| Scriptation AI | $39.99 | per month |
| Scriptation Industry Pro | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Scriptation AI | $59.99 | per month |
| Scriptation Industry Pro | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| Scriptation AI | $79.99 | per month |
| Scriptation AI | $99.99 | per month |
| Scriptation Industry Pro | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for script prep and organization
- 🚀 Seamless transfer of notes between script versions
- 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
- 👍 Helpful for various departments (directors, actors, etc.)
- 👍 Reduces paper usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Issues with iCloud/Dropbox sync
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔧 Some features could be more intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Annotations disappearing or shifting when transferring to new script versions
- Inability to open password-protected scripts
- Unreliable performance on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create new scripts
- Improved text editing and formatting tools
- Better integration with other production apps
- Handwriting recognition for notes
- More customization options for the toolbar and layout


### Tentacle Setup Legacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tentacle-setup-legacy/id1534700048)

This legacy application allows users to control, set, and sync their Tentacle Timecode Box and Sync E devices using an iOS device. It offers features for setting frame rates, device names, and checking device status.

**Highlights:** Control Tentacle Timecode Box and Sync E, Set frame rate and device name, Sync device time with phone, Check charging status and firmware, Set User Bits and Auto Power Off

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptation free?

Scriptation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tentacle Setup Legacy free?

Tentacle Setup Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scriptation or Tentacle Setup Legacy?

Scriptation is rated higher. Scriptation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Tentacle Setup Legacy averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Scriptation or Tentacle Setup Legacy have ads?

Neither Scriptation nor Tentacle Setup Legacy shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*