Comparison

Tentacle Timebar vs Slate Sync

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Monitor timecode
  • View frame rate
  • Check battery status
  • See signal strength
  • Read-only configuration
  • Copy timecode to clipboard
Features
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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

About

Slate Sync

Features
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Slate Sync – More Than Just a Film Slate App Any slate app can keep accurate time — Slate Sync goes further. Built for real production workflows, Slate Sync lets you create projects, share them with your crew, and sync slate data across all devices in real time. Whether you’re on set or working remotely, everyone stays in sync. Need to export your data? Email it, Text it, or AirDrop it — your data belongs to you. Productions are hard enough. We don’t believe in locking you out of your own workflow. And yes, we’ve included a built-in chip chart and gray card to keep your images looking consistent too. This is just the beginning — major features are on the way with future updates. More tools, more collaboration, and even tighter integration with your production life. Give it a shot. You might never slate the same way again. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mocorobo.com/policy/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Tentacle Timebar2 screens
Slate Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tentacle Timebar at none against Slate Sync's 2. Tentacle Timebar also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Slate Sync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tentacle Timebar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tentacle Timebar versus Slate Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTentacle TimebarSlate Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTentacle Sync GmbHIndie Film Gear LLC

In-app purchases

None

Tentacle Timebar

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Slate Sync

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Tentacle Timebar free?
Tentacle Timebar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slate Sync free?
Slate Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tentacle Timebar or Slate Sync have ads?
Neither Tentacle Timebar nor Slate Sync shows ads.

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