Comparison

Racket Buddy vs RacketLog

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

Head to head
About

Racket Buddy

Features
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Racket Buddy app is a score counter and tournament creator for padel, tennis, badminton, pickleball, squash and table tennis. You can view the score on the iOS display or use the optional Racket Buddy score counter. The app also handles firmware updates for Racket Buddy score counter.

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RacketLog

Features
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RacketLog takes the guesswork out of restringing. Track how long your strings have been in, how many hours you've played on them, and get notified when it's time for a fresh set. Whether you play twice a week or every day, RacketLog keeps your setup dialled in so your strings never hold you back. HOW IT WORKS RacketLog tracks string wear using two factors: play time and string age. Strings lose tension and feel over time, even when you're not playing. RacketLog monitors both and warns you when either limit is reached — whichever comes first. You set the targets. RacketLog does the rest. QUICK SESSION LOGGING Log play time in one tap from the home screen. Choose from preset durations or enter a custom session with date, duration, type (practice or match), court surface, and notes. Set your preferred defaults so every quick log matches how you actually play. STRING JOB TRACKING Record every restring with full details — brand, model, gauge, material, tension, stringer, colour, and cost. Set up a full bed or hybrid with separate mains and crosses. When you restring, copy your previous setup with one tap. Rate each string job across seven categories: durability, control, power, spin, comfort, feel, and appearance. Over time, your ratings help you find the string that suits your game. SMART WEAR TRACKING A visual gauge on every racket card shows remaining string life at a glance. Four status levels keep you informed: • Healthy — strings are fresh • Heads-up — approaching your target • Replace soon — time to book a restring • Overdue — past your recommended limit Targets are fully customisable by string material. Poly, multifilament, synthetic gut, and natural gut each have their own defaults, and you can adjust them to match your feel. BUILT-IN CATALOGS Choose from preset lists of major racket and string brands. String selection automatically detects the material type. Searchable pickers make setup fast, and manual entry is always available. RACKET MANAGEMENT Store your racket details — brand, model, grip size, string pattern, purchase date, price, and notes. Add a photo from your camera or library. Archive rackets you're no longer using to keep a clean home screen without losing any history. STATISTICS & INSIGHTS View stats across all rackets or drill into one. See total play time, session counts, match and practice splits, your most active day, longest weekly streak, and a month-by-month activity breakdown. Track total spending, average cost per restring, and cost per hour of play. NOTIFICATIONS Get push notifications when your strings reach heads-up, replace soon, or overdue status. Never get caught with dead strings before a match. BACKUP & EXPORT Export all your data as a readable JSON file. Save it to Files, iCloud Drive, or any cloud service for safekeeping. FREE & PREMIUM Track one racket with every feature — completely free. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited rackets. Download RacketLog and take control of your string setup. Legal: • Privacy Policy: https://www.frearbroslabsusa.com/racketlog-privacy.html • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Racket Buddy4 screens
RacketLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Racket Buddy at none against RacketLog's 1. Racket Buddy also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.5). RacketLog's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 12 months). On price 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. RacketLog sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Racket Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Racket Buddy ships an update every 12 months, RacketLog daily. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Racket Buddy versus RacketLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRacket BuddyRacketLog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlay & Track ABFrearBros Labs USA Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Racket Buddy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RacketLog

Subscriptions1
  • RacketLog Premium$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Racket Buddy free?
Racket Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RacketLog free?
RacketLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Racket Buddy or RacketLog have ads?
Neither Racket Buddy nor RacketLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Racket Buddy or RacketLog?
Racket Buddy ships an update every 12 months, and RacketLog daily. Most recently, Racket Buddy was updated on May 15, 2026 and RacketLog on September 15, 2026.

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