Comparison

Tentacle Setup Legacy vs SoundSheet

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

SoundSheet

This app streamlines film and TV sound department operations. It helps manage shooting days, equipment, inventory, and invoicing. Features include SFX organization, scout notes, and insurance reports, with optional website integration for clients.

Highlights
  • Shooting day management
  • Equipment checklist builder
  • Inventory tracking
  • Invoice creation
  • SFX library organization
  • Workspace sharing
  • Website integration
Features
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One app for the whole job. SoundSheet is the production workflow app for freelance film & TV sound - a shoot-day planner, invoicing tool and gear inventory in one place, on iPhone, iPad and Mac. PLAN YOUR SHOOT DAYS Keep every shoot, prep, travel and rental day in one calendar. Log each day in detail - call times, locations, scenes, notes and status - and turn it into a clean day report. Mirror your schedule to your device calendar so nothing slips. INVOICE & TRACK YOUR MONEY Turn shoot days and gear rentals into professional invoices in seconds. Track earnings, paid and overdue days, day rates and reimbursements, and export a CSV for your accountant. YOUR WHOLE GEAR LIST Catalog every piece of kit with specs, photos, serial numbers and rental prices. Build kit checklists, check gear in and out per day, and never overbook a mic again. Publish a gear age to share your inventory. ALSO INSIDE - Scenes, takes and sound reports (PDF + CSV) - SFX recording notes and library - Reusable day templates - iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac - Shared workspaces for your team Free to start, with an in-app upgrade for full features. Built by a working sound pro, for film & TV sound departments. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tentacle Setup Legacy4 screens
SoundSheet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SoundSheet at 5.0 against Tentacle Setup Legacy's 1.0. Tentacle Setup Legacy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SoundSheet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tentacle Setup Legacy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoundSheet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tentacle Setup Legacy versus SoundSheet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTentacle Setup LegacySoundSheet
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.3 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTentacle Sync GmbHJakub Juchniewicz

Customer experience

Tentacle Setup Legacy

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

SoundSheet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tentacle Setup Legacy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SoundSheet

Subscriptions1
  • Website integration.$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • SoundSheet Pro for Mac$4.99

Questions

Is Tentacle Setup Legacy free?
Tentacle Setup Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundSheet free?
SoundSheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tentacle Setup Legacy or SoundSheet?
SoundSheet is rated higher. Tentacle Setup Legacy averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SoundSheet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tentacle Setup Legacy or SoundSheet have ads?
SoundSheet shows ads; Tentacle Setup Legacy does not.

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