Unity Intercom vs Tentacle Setup Legacy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unity Intercom
This app provides a powerful, full-duplex intercom system over any IP network. It offers clear, low-latency audio and supports features like tally lights for production environments. Ideal for various professional communication needs.
- Full-duplex communication
- Low-latency audio
- Tally light functionality
- External audio integration
- Supports up to 128 channels
- Works over Wi-Fi or Cellular data
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Unity Intercom is a next generation network-based full-duplex intercom system that is incredibly simple to use, yet is as powerful as traditional systems costing many times more! The Unity Intercom app works in conjunction with Unity Intercom Server Unity Intercom can be used for a variety of applications • Multi-camera live video production (including Tally!) • Fleet/delivery management • Hotel staff • Hospitality personnel • Construction/installation crews • And many, many more Works over any IP based network • Unity Intercom works using either Wi-Fi or Cellular data. Users can be within the same network as the Unity server, or travelling around the world communicating over the internet. Amazingly clear, low-latency audio • Unity audio is significantly higher quality than regular cell phone communications, with no additional latency External program feed • Unity server comes with a built-in, sample program feed, but can be upgraded for a custom Program Feed. Supports up to 128 channels in groups of 6, with a standard limit of 63 users • Users can be restricted to access any or all of the 128 channels for talk/listen, listen only, or no access. • Additional users can be purchased, up to a total of 63 simultaneous users on the Unity system. Unlimited user counts are also available through server upgrades. Integrates with external audio I/O • Upgrade Unity to allow audio to be routed to and from an external Com system, effectively creating wireless com stations that work with a traditional hard-wired intercom over any existing network. External tally support • The Unity server can be upgraded to accept tally information from a variety of video switching systems, and can send this information to remote Unity app users. Unity iOS devices become actual tally lights, showing both preview and on-air talent tally functionality. • Great for production environments!
Tentacle Setup Legacy
This legacy application allows users to control, set, and sync their Tentacle Timecode Box and Sync E devices using an iOS device. It offers features for setting frame rates, device names, and checking device status.
- Control Tentacle Timecode Box and Sync E
- Set frame rate and device name
- Sync device time with phone
- Check charging status and firmware
- Set User Bits and Auto Power Off
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This is the old (legacy) version of the Tentacle Setup app. It is intended to be used by existing customers who do not want to upgrade to the new version of the app. --- Control, Set & Sync. This app is for controlling and setting your Tentacle Timecode Box and the new Sync E with your iOS device. For connection with your First Gen Tentacle you will need a 4-pin minijack cable which is included in your Tentacle Set you purchased. For connection with the successor Tentacle Sync E you don't need a cable. Just turn on Bluetooth and follow the instructions. Key Features: ・Setting frame rate: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 29.97DF, 30 ・Setting the internal RTC to phone time (timezone change) ・Setting output level mic/line ・Setting device name ・Setting User Bits (RTC date or manual value) ・Auto Power Off Time (if no cable attached) ・Auto Mic Level (PlugIn Power detection) Status Check: ・Charging Indicator ・Firmware ・Serial Number ・Calibration Date ・RTC Status ・RTC Time Questions? Please visit: www.tentaclesync.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Unity Intercom at 57% against Tentacle Setup Legacy's 0%. Unity Intercom also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (51 vs 2). Tentacle Setup Legacy's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Unity Intercom holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unity Intercom has 51 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Unity Intercom's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tentacle Setup Legacy's.
| Parameter | Unity Intercom | Tentacle Setup Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (51 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Audivero LLC | Tentacle Sync GmbH |
Customer experience
Unity Intercom
Tentacle Setup Legacy
In-app purchases
Unity Intercom
No in-app purchases
Tentacle Setup Legacy
No in-app purchases
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