BronControl vs Tentacle Setup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BronControl
This app allows users to remotely control various broncolor lighting devices, including Siros, Scoro, and LED F160 models. It offers features for grouping devices, synchronizing flashes, and creating masks for image editing. The app supports both private and enterprise network configurations for flexible equipment management.
- Remote control for Siros, Scoro, LED F160
- Device grouping and synchronization
- Private and Enterprise network modes
- FreeMask function for image cropping
- Individual control of lighting functions
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The bronControl app enables you to conveniently control several broncolor Siros WiFi, Scoro WiFi and LED F160 devices. All the basic functions of broncolor’s Siros, Siros L, LED F160 and most functions of Scoro can be operated using the free bronControl app. By using the Private mode or the Enterprise mode, equipment that is difficult to access, or far away, can be conveniently and easily set and controlled. In Private mode, the Siros S, Siros L, Scoro and LED F160 can actually set up their own network. In that configuration, the LEDF160 accepts a maximum of four clients. The application controls the functions with clarity and full individual control, e.g. several units can be united into groups, and flash sequences synchronised. In order to reduce the already short charging and waiting times even further, several devices can be alternately triggered. The FreeMask function makes it possible to establish perfect masks for cropping motifs in a simple and fast way. To operate the upgraded version of the bronControl App, the newest Firmware version is required: - Siros 400 / 800: 11 - Siros 400 S / 800 S: 11 - Siros 400 L / 800 L: 6 - LEDF160 : LD 1.5 / UI 1.5 - Scoro : 13 Upgrade software can be downloaded from the broncolor website: https://broncolor.swiss/software
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: Tentacle Setup at 3.9 against BronControl's 1.0. Tentacle Setup also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 31%) and device support (5 vs 3). BronControl's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
Tentacle Setup holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of BronControl's written reviews are positive against 53% of Tentacle Setup's.
BronControl ships an update every 6 weeks, Tentacle Setup every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BronControl | Tentacle Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (4 ratings) | 3.9 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | 52.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | 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 | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bron Elektronik AG | Tentacle Sync GmbH |
Customer experience
BronControl
Tentacle Setup
In-app purchases
BronControl
No in-app purchases
Tentacle Setup
No in-app purchases
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