ClapperPod vs Tentacle Timebar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClapperPod
This app functions as a digital clapperboard and recording sheet for film production. It allows users to manage production details, track takes, and log shots, aiding in efficient image creation. Recommended for DSLR movie projects.
- Digital clapperboard functionality
- Editable production information (TITLE, SCENE, CAM, DIRECTOR)
- Clapper sound animation
- Recording sheet with timecode and distinction tracking
- Shot log viewing
- Support for various frame rates (GLOBAL TIME, 29.97, PAL, 24p)
- TC-Mode support (FREERUN, RECRUN)
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*For All Image Producer* ClapperPod is clapperboard + recording sheet application. Please use it in order to record in an image workshop place. Take control of your movie production. Editable Item,Recording Takes Dist. Recording files saves to list. Recommend for DSLR Movie Supported GLOBAL TIME.Also Professional 29.97,PAL,24p. TC-Mode Supported FREERUN and RECRUN. -Clapperboard- DigitalState for movie production. Information such as TITLE,SCENE,CAM,DIRECTOR. Clapper sound animation. -RecordingSheet- Recording Timecode,Distinction. An item can be edited. Shot Log can be seen. Please perform better work. Have a nice life!!
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 rating: Tentacle Timebar at 4.3 against ClapperPod's 1.6. Tentacle Timebar also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 30%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). ClapperPod's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. ClapperPod sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tentacle Timebar asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tentacle Timebar holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of ClapperPod's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tentacle Timebar's.
ClapperPod ships an update every 2 months, Tentacle Timebar every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClapperPod | Tentacle Timebar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (10 ratings) | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Airwire products. | Tentacle Sync GmbH |
Customer experience
ClapperPod
Tentacle Timebar
In-app purchases
ClapperPod
- Remove Ads$1.99
Tentacle Timebar
No in-app purchases
