# Tentacle Setup

> Manage your Tentacle devices

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1035157175](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1035157175)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1035157175`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tentacle Sync GmbH
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (15 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-09
- **First published:** 2015-10-16
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tentacle-setup/id1035157175)
- **Website:** [https://tentaclesync.com](https://tentaclesync.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://tentaclesync.com/privacy-policy](https://tentaclesync.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

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

## Rankings

- #304,804 — Overall
- #64 — setup

## Review summary

Users praise Tentacle Setup for ease of use, centralized timecode control across devices, and reliable basic utilities, with solid on-set performance. However, multiple reviews note compatibility issues with newer iPhone hardware and legacy equipment, and some report stability problems after updates (crashes/loops). Overall, it’s a strong timecode solution with room to improve device compatibility and update reliability.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive with a clean UI; reviewers say the app 'just works' across setups.
- Centralized control and reliable timecode synchronization across Sync E and Track E units with remote monitoring.
- Lightweight, unobtrusive workflow that keeps on-set hardware usage minimal.
- Reliable performance over years with minimal problems and strong basic timecode utilities.

### Cons

- Compatibility gaps with newer iPhone hardware (USB-C) and legacy boxes; ongoing app updates are needed.
- Stability issues after updates, including crashes and occasional looping that disrupt workflow.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1035157175)