Comparison

Unity Intercom vs Tentacle Setup Legacy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Full-duplex communication
  • Low-latency audio
  • Tally light functionality
  • External audio integration
  • Supports up to 128 channels
  • Works over Wi-Fi or Cellular data
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Unity Intercom3 screens
Tentacle Setup Legacy4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Unity Intercom versus Tentacle Setup Legacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnity IntercomTentacle Setup Legacy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (51 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings51 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudivero LLCTentacle Sync GmbH

Customer experience

Unity Intercom

All ratings51 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral19.6%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral17.9%
Negative25.0%

Tentacle Setup Legacy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Unity Intercom

No in-app purchases

None

Tentacle Setup Legacy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unity Intercom free?
Unity Intercom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tentacle Setup Legacy free?
Tentacle Setup Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Unity Intercom or Tentacle Setup Legacy?
Unity Intercom is rated higher. Unity Intercom averages 3.9 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Tentacle Setup Legacy averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Unity Intercom or Tentacle Setup Legacy have ads?
Neither Unity Intercom nor Tentacle Setup Legacy shows ads.

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