Tentacle Timebar vs Teradek Launchpad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tentacle Timebar
Monitor the timecode, frame rate, battery status, and signal strength of your Bluetooth Tentacle Sync E and Track E devices. This read-only app prevents accidental misconfiguration, offering a safe way to view device information. Copy the current timecode to your clipboard with a simple press.
- Monitor timecode
- View frame rate
- Check battery status
- See signal strength
- Read-only configuration
- Copy timecode to clipboard
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Use this app to monitor the timecode of your Bluetooth Tentacle Sync E and Tentacle Track E. For each device, the following information is available: ・timecode ・frame rate ・battery status ・signal strength In contrast to the regular "Tentacle Setup" app, this app does not allow for changing the configuration of your Tentacle devices on purpose. The app provides a "read-only" view of your setup, reducing the possibility of accidental misconfiguration. Pressing the timecode copies the current timecode to the clipboard. Tentacle Sync E and Tentacle Track E are available at https://shop.tentaclesync.com or from one of our resellers. Questions? Please visit: www.tentaclesync.com
Teradek Launchpad
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Manage every parameter of your Orbit PTZ system from the convenience of your smartphone. Pairing - Pair transmitters and receivers right from your iPhone or iPad. PTZ Camera Control - Configure your PTZ camera settings, such as pan, tilt, zoom, focus, etc... with your phone. No camera control unit is needed to enable this function in the app. Spectrum Analyzer - Scan local wireless spectrum and configure the optimal 5GHz channel for your Orbit PTZ. Channel Selection - Manually select a 5GHz (40 MHz) channel. Orbit PTZ can also be set to operate over 20 MHz channels for better wireless performance. Quality/Range Analyzer - Monitor the quality and range of your wireless link. 3D LUT Selection - Achieve the look you’re after with Orbit PTZ’s integrated 3D LUT technology. Select from LUT presets or upload your own into the app. Quality Selection - Choose between several modes of operation: Maximum Quality, Maximum Range and Balanced. Output Format - Select the output resolution and framerate. Test Pattern - Output a test pattern. Audio Settings - Enable a tone to ring when camera recording is triggered, or mute sounds on the device. Display Settings - Adjust display light output. System Info - Check the current firmware version and apply updates when available. Also performs factory resets directly from the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Teradek Launchpad at 13.2 against Tentacle Timebar's 15.0. 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 Timebar ships an update every 6 months, Teradek Launchpad every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tentacle Timebar | Teradek Launchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tentacle Sync GmbH | Teradek |
In-app purchases
Tentacle Timebar
No in-app purchases
Teradek Launchpad
No in-app purchases
Questions
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