Setellite vs Tentacle Setup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Setellite
This platform streamlines on-set VFX data organization for film and episodic productions. It allows for real-time collaboration and efficient collection of critical shot data, even without an active internet connection.
- On-set VFX data organization
- Real-time collaborative project sharing
- Digital form creation
- Offline data collection
- Compatibility with global slate and take systems
- Easy modification and sharing of shot data
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Since 2012, Setellite has set the standard as the most widely used platform for on-set VFX data organization. Setellite offers VFX data wranglers, VFX supervisors and production crews extensive productivity and real-time collaborative project sharing solutions to quickly and efficiently collect critical on-set (VFX) shot data that can be easily modified and shared with key stakeholders before, during, and after production. Setellite is built around the concept of creating digital forms and is fully compatible with the system of slates and takes used on any film set throughout the world, whether you shoot for features or episodic. Setellite does not require an active (data) connection to collect on-set data. However, certain functionalities such as initial project syncing (downloading data to the device) and security measures (f.i. 2FA, depending on your preferences) might need temporary connectivity. When offline, syncing between your project and the website (or with other users) is suspended, but will resume as soon as a connection is available.
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 review sentiment: Tentacle Setup at 53% against Setellite's 17%. Tentacle Setup also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). Setellite's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Setellite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per month. Tentacle Setup asks for nothing beyond the download.
Setellite holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Setellite's written reviews are positive against 53% of Tentacle Setup's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Setellite ships an update monthly, Tentacle Setup every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Setellite | Tentacle Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | 3.9 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 52.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PLX Technologies B.V. | Tentacle Sync GmbH |
Customer experience
Setellite
Tentacle Setup
In-app purchases
Setellite
- Setellite Pro User Monthly$35.001 Month
- Setellite Team User Monthly$70.001 Month
- Setellite Studio User Monthly$129.991 Month
Tentacle Setup
No in-app purchases
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