Tentacle Timebar vs Lockit Remote
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
Lockit Remote
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LockitRemote - the all-in-one remote control app for the LockitBT* Connect to your LockitBT via Bluetooth and adjust all settings directly from your smartphone. Key Features: - Remote control all settings in the LockitBT menu - Set up and start C-Jam Master - ACN Radar: monitor and control all ACN-compatible Lockit devices (backwards compatibility with discontinued Lockit models) For a tutorial please visit: https://faq.ambient.de/ *The LockitBT is a wireless timecode and sync generator from Ambient.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lockit Remote at every 2 months against Tentacle Timebar's every 6 months. Lockit Remote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, Lockit Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tentacle Timebar | Lockit Remote |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 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 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tentacle Sync GmbH | Lockit Network GmbH |
In-app purchases
Tentacle Timebar
No in-app purchases
Lockit Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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