Photometrics vs Tentacle Setup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photometrics
Access photometric data for ARRI light fixtures, including discontinued models and electronics ballasts. Features include illuminance, beam angle, luminous distribution graphs, and light properties. Tools for comparison, DMX calculations, and product catalogs are also available.
- Photometric data (illuminance, beam angle)
- Luminous distribution graphs
- Light properties (CRI, TM30, TLCI)
- Metric and Imperial units
- Camera exposure information
- Project creation and preset saving
- Lamphead comparison tool
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The ARRI Photometric App gives you the ability to quickly reference the photometric characteristics of all of the ARRI light fixtures. It includes data for discontinued lampheads and our portfolio of Electronics Ballasts (EB). In the Tool section you find more useful resources. Data - Photometrics incl illuminance and beam angle and diameter - Luminous Distribution Graph - Light Properties like technical specification and color metrics (CRI, TM30, TLCI) - Metric and Imperial Units - Camera Exposure and Aperture Information - Create projects and save preset fixtures - Bulb Selection Tools - Compare Lampheads - DMX Implementation Tables - DMX Conversion Calculator - CCL Calculator - Product Catalogue
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: Photometrics at 4.3 against Tentacle Setup's 3.9. Photometrics also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 53%). Tentacle Setup's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (5 vs 3). 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.
Photometrics holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Photometrics's written reviews are positive against 53% of Tentacle Setup's.
Photometrics ships an update every 5 months, Tentacle Setup every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Photometrics | Tentacle Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better | 3.9 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 52.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 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 | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARRI Group | Tentacle Sync GmbH |
Customer experience
Photometrics
Tentacle Setup
In-app purchases
Photometrics
No in-app purchases
Tentacle Setup
No in-app purchases
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