Timecode+ vs Tentacle Timebar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timecode+
Record time-stamped markers during video shoots with a single tap. Log important moments like good takes or mistakes, and export detailed notes directly to popular editing software. This app is designed for fast-paced production environments.
- One-tap time-stamped markers
- Customizable Quick Labels
- On-device voice transcription
- Full-screen slate display
- Direct export to editing software
- No internet required
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Drop time-stamped markers while you shoot. Timecode+ is production logging for crews who move fast. One tap creates a marker at the exact timecode, so you never lose track of a good take. Used by camera operators, DITs, producers, and script supervisors on sets worldwide since 2012. WHAT IT DOES Start a session, name your scene, and tap to mark moments as they happen. Each marker stores the precise timecode. Good takes, mistakes, boom in frame, great performances - whatever your crew needs to remember. One note holds dozens of markers. When the scene wraps, export your log directly to Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, or Avid. KEY FEATURES - One-tap markers with custom Quick Labels - Time-of-day or manual timecode source - On-device voice transcription (no internet needed) - Full-screen slate display your whole crew can read - Designed for iOS 26 EXPORT FORMATS - FCPXML for Final Cut Pro - EDL for DaVinci Resolve - Premiere XML for Adobe Premiere Pro - CSV and TSV for spreadsheets - Markdown and plain text for sharing - SRT for subtitles BUILT FOR THE SET No accounts. No cloud. No internet required. Everything stays on your device. Open the app, start logging, export when you wrap. TRUSTED BY PROFESSIONALS 12+ years on the App Store. Used on TV productions, film sets, live events, and corporate shoots around the world. Questions? support@timecodeplus.com More at timecodeplus.com
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tentacle Timebar at Free against Timecode+'s $19.99. Tentacle Timebar also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and device support (4 vs 2). Timecode+'s advantage is ratings volume (88 vs 4). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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
Tentacle Timebar is free to download; Timecode+ costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tentacle Timebar holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timecode+ has 88 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Timecode+'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Tentacle Timebar's.
Timecode+ ships an update every 3 months, Tentacle Timebar every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timecode+ | Tentacle Timebar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (88 ratings) | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 88 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Ricciotti | Tentacle Sync GmbH |
Customer experience
Timecode+
Tentacle Timebar
Bugs and requests
Timecode+
Reported bugs
20 issues- Exported timecode out of order
- Timecode slips over time
- App timecode falls behind camera
- Cannot pause time code
- No way to recover deleted notes
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- Time code resets every scene
- Attachment feature doesn't work
- Feedback button not working
- Cannot export as CSV
- TSV option not selectable
- Cannot contact developer
- Exported numbers out of order
- Log exports bottom to top
- New note and send buttons too close
- Cannot set timecode other than 24p
- Missing Export button
- Does not display TC
- Sometimes unreliable email/CC
- Timecode jam doesn't work
- Cannot send notes as TSV attachment
Requested features
29 requests- Delete older files
- Recover deleted notes
- Jam timecode into the app
- Partnership with VUER for sync
- Desktop version
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- SRT formatted text export
- Record run timecode function
- Shot number auto-increment
- Notes grouped under subject
- Apple Watch integration
- Red numbers on black display option
- Dark mode
- Delete old notes
- Export log as SRT
- Desktop version
- Option to edit logs after writing
- Select all option for deleting/sending
- Desktop version
- Red background option
- Stop time from running when note taking is over
- More preset notes
- Export format: text tab delimited
- Preset timecode option (not just TOD)
- Access quick entry buttons without clicking log entry
- Label quick entry buttons
- 2-4 more quick entry buttons
- Frame rate control
- DF or NDF timecode option
- Customizable quick buttons with preset options
Tentacle Timebar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Timecode+
No in-app purchases
Tentacle Timebar
No in-app purchases
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