Comparison

Tentacle Timebar vs Teleprompter Studio

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

Teleprompter Studio

Features
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Teleprompter – Smooth, Mirrorable, Voice-Aware Script Scrolling Turn your iPhone or iPad into a professional teleprompter. Teleprompter delivers smooth, customizable scrolling with clear, readable text and studio‑ready controls — perfect for presenters, creators, educators, and anyone recording polished video with confidence. Why you’ll love it • Crystal‑clear readability: Choose font, size, spacing, alignment, margins, and theme (Light or Dark) for maximum comfort on any setup. • Effortless control: Tap to play/pause, adjust speed on the fly, or minimize controls to keep your screen clean while recording. • Mirror mode: Flip text horizontally for use with beam-splitter teleprompter rigs. • Vertical or horizontal scroll: Match your preference or rig orientation. • Looping or one‑shot: Auto-reset to start when finished, or loop continuously for practice sessions. • Smart voice input: Optional voice‑energy tracking dynamically adapts scroll speed to your speaking pace. • Cues and highlights: Add [CUE: …] markers to emphasize important moments with automatic highlighting. • Save your place: Your last position is saved so you can pick up exactly where you left off. • Organize your scripts: Tag, favorite, and group into folders for a tidy library. • Fast import: Bring in scripts from plain text, PDF, or .docx files. • A lightweight native app that runs quickly. Key features • Adjustable speed (fine-grained control with buttons and slider) • Font families: Sans, Serif, Mono • Line spacing and margins • Text alignment: Left or Center • Light/Dark themes with high contrast text • Mirror mode for teleprompter glass • Vertical or horizontal scrolling • Looping toggle • Full-screen teleprompter with optional control overlay • Voice‑aware scrolling (uses microphone and on‑device speech recognition permissions) • Cues: Write [CUE: Smile], [CUE: Pause], etc. to auto-highlight moments • Library with favorites, folders, and tags • In‑app editor for quick script updates • Import .txt, .pdf, and .docx Designed for creators • Record with confidence: Clean, distraction‑free reading experience • Practice your delivery: Loop and voice‑responsive speed help you rehearse naturally • Production‑ready: Mirror mode and horizontal scroll support your teleprompter rig Privacy‑minded • Voice input is optional and used only to adjust scrolling speed in real time. You can turn it off at any time. Get started in seconds 1. Import or paste your script 2. Adjust speed and appearance 3. Hit Play — and deliver your message with confidence Teleprompter makes every take smoother, faster, and more professional. Download now and elevate your on‑camera presence. Thanks for your support and visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

Screenshots

Tentacle Timebar2 screens
Teleprompter Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tentacle Timebar at Free against Teleprompter Studio's $3.99. Tentacle Timebar also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tentacle Timebar is free to download; Teleprompter Studio costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tentacle Timebar versus Teleprompter Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTentacle TimebarTeleprompter Studio
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTentacle Sync GmbHNitrio

In-app purchases

None

Tentacle Timebar

No in-app purchases

None

Teleprompter Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tentacle Timebar free?
Tentacle Timebar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teleprompter Studio free?
Teleprompter Studio costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tentacle Timebar or Teleprompter Studio have ads?
Neither Tentacle Timebar nor Teleprompter Studio shows ads.

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