MediaLab vs Tentacle Timebar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MediaLab
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Hello, we are MediaLab: we love what we do and we like to share! Since 2007 we provide a SaaS solution to share large media files on any device. With our professional tool you can upload, store and share large data files like video, photo and audio without any transfer limit and it’s cost effective. And with this app we enable you to do the exact same from the palm of your hand. MediaLab is the best professional tool for controlled sharing, transferring and storage of media files. Safe and easy! With that said, let’s get started.
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 update cadence: MediaLab at every 6 weeks against Tentacle Timebar's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
MediaLab ships an update every 6 weeks, Tentacle Timebar every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MediaLab | Tentacle Timebar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MediaLab Online | Tentacle Sync GmbH |
In-app purchases
MediaLab
No in-app purchases
Tentacle Timebar
No in-app purchases
