Comparison

Tentacle Setup Legacy vs LucidLink

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

Head to head
About

Tentacle Setup Legacy

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
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This is the old (legacy) version of the Tentacle Setup app. It is intended to be used by existing customers who do not want to upgrade to the new version of the app. --- Control, Set & Sync. This app is for controlling and setting your Tentacle Timecode Box and the new Sync E with your iOS device. For connection with your First Gen Tentacle you will need a 4-pin minijack cable which is included in your Tentacle Set you purchased. For connection with the successor Tentacle Sync E you don't need a cable. Just turn on Bluetooth and follow the instructions. Key Features: ・Setting frame rate: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 29.97DF, 30 ・Setting the internal RTC to phone time (timezone change) ・Setting output level mic/line ・Setting device name ・Setting User Bits (RTC date or manual value) ・Auto Power Off Time (if no cable attached) ・Auto Mic Level (PlugIn Power detection) Status Check: ・Charging Indicator ・Firmware ・Serial Number ・Calibration Date ・RTC Status ・RTC Time Questions? Please visit: www.tentaclesync.com

About

LucidLink

This platform enables seamless global file collaboration by reducing latency and traffic to remote storage. It allows teams to work from anywhere on large files and projects in real-time, with enterprise-grade security and a simple setup.

Highlights
  • Real-time global file collaboration
  • High-performance access to large files
  • Enterprise-grade zero-knowledge encryption
  • Flexible workflow adaptation
  • In-app media file preview
  • Direct file sharing to third-party apps
Features
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LucidLink’s cloud-native file streaming platform gives teams and tools instant access to large files, anywhere. LucidLink Mobile extends your team’s shared filespace to iOS and Android. Upload footage from the field, preview project files on the go and keep work moving, all in the same filespace your desktop team works from. • Upload from anywhere: get files from your device into your shared filespace instantly. Your team has access the moment you upload. No more transfers, waiting or separate handoffs. • Preview without downloading: browse, stream and preview files directly in the app. Check shots, review assets and share direct links without pulling files to your device. • Stay organized on the go: create folders, move, rename and delete files directly from your phone. Your filespace stays tidy wherever you're working. • Reliable in the field: never lose progress or need to start over. If your connection drops, LucidLink automatically pauses and resumes your upload when connectivity returns. • Secure by design: keep your data protected with zero-knowledge encryption, SSO (SAML) and permission-aware direct links. The same security model as your desktop filespace, everywhere you work. Sign in with your existing credentials or SSO to get started.

Screenshots

Tentacle Setup Legacy4 screens
LucidLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LucidLink at 67% against Tentacle Setup Legacy's 0%. LucidLink also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.0). Tentacle Setup Legacy's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LucidLink holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tentacle Setup Legacy's written reviews are positive against 67% of LucidLink's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tentacle Setup Legacy versus LucidLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTentacle Setup LegacyLucidLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)3.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTentacle Sync GmbHLucidLink Corp.

Customer experience

Tentacle Setup Legacy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

LucidLink

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Tentacle Setup Legacy

No in-app purchases

None

LucidLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tentacle Setup Legacy free?
Tentacle Setup Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LucidLink free?
LucidLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tentacle Setup Legacy or LucidLink?
LucidLink is rated higher. Tentacle Setup Legacy averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LucidLink averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Tentacle Setup Legacy or LucidLink have ads?
Neither Tentacle Setup Legacy nor LucidLink shows ads.

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