Comparison

Briffidi SW1 vs String Master

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

Head to head
About

Briffidi SW1

This is the companion application for the Briffidi SW1 Swingweight Machine. It enhances the functionality of the physical device.

Highlights
  • Companion app functionality
  • Enhances SW1 machine
  • Sports training support
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This is the companion app for the Briffidi SW1 Swingweight Machine.

About

String Master

Optimize your tennis game by precisely tracking string tension and durability. Record every restring, analyze string performance, and discover the best setups for your playstyle. Never guess about your strings again.

Highlights
  • Smart Restring logging
  • Custom string input
  • Smart String Finder
  • Restring reminders
  • Detailed logs and history
  • Hybrid setup support
Features
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Stop guessing, start tracking. String Master is the ultimate performance-tracking companion for tennis players who demand the best from their equipment. Whether you are a casual player or a competitive athlete, your string setup dictates your game. String Master helps you record, analyze, and discover the perfect string configurations tailored to your unique playing style. [Major New Updates & Premium Features] • Smart Recommendation Wizard & Normalized Engine Finding your next string is now effortless. Our 3-step recommendation wizard uses lab-tested data (stiffness, spin potential, tension loss, energy return) and scales them using min-max normalization to prescribe the perfect setup matching your game. • Dynamic Activity Calendar & Backdating Visualize your active string health on a color-coded calendar. Log past sessions, backfill older stringing jobs, and edit durations with instant, automatic health percentage recalculations. • Playability & Environmental Logging Go beyond time tracking. Log how your strings feel (Soft, Crisp, Stiff, or Dead Poly), track weather conditions (Sunny, Humid, Cloudy), and record temperatures to understand how environment impacts your tension. • Community Insights & Lifespan Rankings Access real-time community statistics and trends. View the top average string lifespan rankings based on thousands of hours of real player data. (Access is granted to active members with a minimum of 4 hours of logged play over the past 14 days.) • Advanced Racket Specifications Track customized parameters for every racket in your bag. Log weight (g), stiffness (ra), swing weight (kg/cm²), balance point (mm), serial numbers, and custom tuning notes (lead tape, grip details). • Smart Restring & Terminology Polish Log a new job in 3 seconds! Tap "Restring" to clone your previous setup (racket, string, tension). Terminology has been audited and standardized to "History" across 10 languages. • Social Authentication & Data Migration Log in instantly with Google or Apple Sign-In. Seamlessly migrate your entire guest mode racket and stringing history to your permanent account in one click. [Core Features] • Restring Reminders: Set custom notifications (90 days or health below 20%) to prevent arm strain and maintain peak playability. • Hybrid Setup Support: Independently log mains and crosses (different brands, gauges, and tensions). • 10-Language Expert Guides: Tap the info (i) icons to read explanations of string materials and metrics, fully localized in 10 languages (EN, KO, ES, JA, ZH, ZH_Hant, DE, FR, IT, PT).

Screenshots

Briffidi SW14 screens
String Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: String Master at weekly against Briffidi SW1's every 3 months. Briffidi SW1's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Briffidi SW1 against 5.0 for String Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Briffidi SW1 ships an update every 3 months, String Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Briffidi SW1 versus String Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBriffidi SW1String Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Number of ratings78 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBriffidi, LLCORYONG KIM

Customer experience

Briffidi SW1

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

String Master

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Briffidi SW1

No in-app purchases

None

String Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Briffidi SW1 free?
Briffidi SW1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is String Master free?
String Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Briffidi SW1 or String Master?
Briffidi SW1 and String Master are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Briffidi SW1 or String Master have ads?
Neither Briffidi SW1 nor String Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Briffidi SW1 or String Master?
Briffidi SW1 ships an update every 3 months, and String Master weekly. Most recently, Briffidi SW1 was updated on November 3, 2026 and String Master on October 30, 2026.

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