Kinefinity vs Tentacle Setup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kinefinity
This app allows for real-time monitoring and wireless control of compatible cinema cameras. It enables instant adjustment of camera parameters and input of project information, enhancing field production efficiency.
- Real-time video monitoring
- Wireless camera parameter adjustment
- Camera setup and configuration
- Input slate and project information
- Improved field production efficiency
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The new Kinefinity Connect App is capable of real time monitoring, setting camera parameters instantly and wirelessly when paired with MAVO Edge 8K/MAVO LF/MAVO/TERRA 4K (firmware KineOS6.5), and an external wireless AP. Naturally, it brings more involvement in field production and improves efficiency a lot. The cinema camera works as WIFI Client mode, so it needs an external wireless AP (access point), which could be smartphone hotspot (do not recommend iPhone 11 or below as hotspot/AP, but iPhone12 series or above are good for hotspot/AP) or wireless router, dual band preferred. The Kinefinity Connect App has three mode/pages: 1. Video mode: real-time video and key parameters; 2. Panel mode: key parameters only; 3. Setup mode: or menu/configuration mode. Input slate information and project information very easily. Note: the performance of camera may be affected if number of active links is over six at the same time.
Tentacle Setup
This app allows you to control Tentacle SYNC E, TRACK E, and TIMEBAR devices via Bluetooth. It facilitates setting, syncing, and recording timecode for professional audio and video workflows. Simply turn on Bluetooth and follow the on-screen instructions to manage your devices.
- Device control via Bluetooth
- Set, sync, and record timecode
- Manage SYNC E, TRACK E, and TIMEBAR
- Intuitive on-screen instructions
- Streamlined workflow management
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Set. Sync. Record. Manage your Tentacle SYNC E timecode generator, TRACK E timecode audio recorder and TIMEBAR timecode display. Just turn on Bluetooth and follow the instructions. Have fun working with your Tentacles! Questions or suggestions? Contact us via support@tentaclesync.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tentacle Setup at 3.7 against Kinefinity's 2.9. Tentacle Setup also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). Kinefinity's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tentacle Setup holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Kinefinity's written reviews are positive against 53% of Tentacle Setup's.
Kinefinity ships an update every 4 months, Tentacle Setup every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kinefinity | Tentacle Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (7 ratings) | 3.7 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 52.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kinefinity Inc. | Tentacle Sync GmbH |
Customer experience
Kinefinity
Tentacle Setup
In-app purchases
Kinefinity
No in-app purchases
Tentacle Setup
No in-app purchases
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