# CameraKit vs Tentacle Timebar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tentacle Timebar at none against CameraKit's 3. CameraKit's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (319 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tentacle Timebar asks for nothing beyond the download.

CameraKit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 319 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, Tentacle Timebar every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | Tentacle Timebar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tentacle-timebar/id1318315303/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **319** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [Tentacle Sync GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133987689) |

## What reviewers say

### CameraKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993)

This app provides comprehensive technical specifications and calculations for a wide range of cameras and video formats. It helps filmmakers and videographers estimate storage needs, battery life, transfer times, and compare camera performance.

**Highlights:** Detailed camera specifications, Storage space calculation, Battery life estimation, File transfer time prediction, Sensor size comparison, Format compatibility checks, Notes and favorites

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Indispensable for professionals
- 💎 Treasure trove of information
- ✨ Constantly updated
- 🚀 Intuitive design, easy to use
- 💡 Lifesaver for filmmakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked content, pay again
- 💸 Wants $60 for full access
- ❓ What did I pay for?
- 🔒 Lost pro purchases
- ❌ Scam, cannot restore

**Reported bugs**

- Lost all pro purchases
- Cannot restore purchases
- Monthly subscription broken
- Subscription cycle error
- Crashes when restoring purchase on iPad Mini

**Requested features**

- Pro-rate for early adopters
- Direct link to working manual
- Develop something for framing
- Add support for Sony a7 IV
- Add support for Nikon


### 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 CameraKit free?

CameraKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tentacle Timebar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CameraKit or Tentacle Timebar?

CameraKit is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while Tentacle Timebar averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do CameraKit or Tentacle Timebar have ads?

Neither CameraKit nor Tentacle Timebar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CameraKit or Tentacle Timebar?

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and Tentacle Timebar every 6 months. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on September 20, 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.*