# Timecode+ vs Tentacle Timebar

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timecode+ | Tentacle Timebar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-plus/id590534084/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tentacle-timebar/id1318315303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Ricciotti](https://appshunter.io/developer/327181167) | [Tentacle Sync GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133987689) |

## What reviewers say

### Timecode+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-plus/id590534084)

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.

**Highlights:** One-tap time-stamped markers, Customizable Quick Labels, On-device voice transcription, Full-screen slate display, Direct export to editing software, No internet required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and learn
- 🚀 Quick logging and note-taking
- ⏱️ Accurate timecode tracking
- ✅ Reliable for field work
- 💡 Customizable quick buttons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Exported timecode out of order
- 🐛 Timecode slips over time
- 🐛 App timecode falls behind camera
- 🐛 Cannot pause time code
- 🐛 No way to recover deleted notes

**Reported bugs**

- Exported timecode out of order
- Timecode slips over time
- App timecode falls behind camera
- Cannot pause time code
- No way to recover deleted notes

**Requested features**

- Delete older files
- Recover deleted notes
- Jam timecode into the app
- Partnership with VUER for sync
- Desktop version


### Tentacle Timebar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tentacle-timebar/id1318315303)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timecode+ free?

Timecode+ costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tentacle Timebar free?

Tentacle Timebar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timecode+ or Tentacle Timebar?

Tentacle Timebar is rated higher. Timecode+ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Tentacle Timebar averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Timecode+ or Tentacle Timebar have ads?

Neither Timecode+ nor Tentacle Timebar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timecode+ or Tentacle Timebar?

Timecode+ ships an update every 3 months, and Tentacle Timebar every 6 months. Most recently, Timecode+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tentacle Timebar on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*