# RacquetTune vs Briffidi SW1

The clearest difference is price: Briffidi SW1 at Free against RacquetTune's $2.99. Briffidi SW1 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). RacquetTune's advantage is ratings volume (482 vs 7) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Briffidi SW1 is free to download; RacquetTune costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Briffidi SW1 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RacquetTune has 482 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RacquetTune | Briffidi SW1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racquettune-string-tension/id365729342/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/briffidi-sw1/id1569982821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **482** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sten Kaiser](https://appshunter.io/developer/309325742) | [Briffidi, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538371632) |

## What reviewers say

### RacquetTune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racquettune-string-tension/id365729342)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

This app uses sound to accurately measure racquet string tension and analyze racquet performance. It offers tools to customize racquets, simulate different configurations, and track stringing consistency for various racket sports.

**Highlights:** String tension measurement, Swingweight calculator, Stiffness calculator, Racquet configuration simulation, Tension history tracking, Export test data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Consistent and precise measurements
- 📊 Useful for tracking tension loss over time
- 🔧 Helpful for customizing rackets
- 📋 Good for logging string usage and tension
- 🔍 Accurate enough for most stringing needs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate readings
- 🔍 Not precise enough for some users
- 🤔 Complicated setup/calibration process
- 🔇 Requires a quiet environment to work properly
- 🔌 Stops working after some time

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to delete rackets
- String factor database not working properly
- Inconsistent readings on the same racket
- Struggles with rackets with built-in dampers

**Requested features**

- Add more strings to the database
- Allow logging of playing hours
- Improve history/graphing features
- Support for hybrid string setups
- Add racket database for easier setup


### Briffidi SW1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/briffidi-sw1/id1569982821)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RacquetTune free?

RacquetTune costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Briffidi SW1 free?

Briffidi SW1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RacquetTune or Briffidi SW1?

Briffidi SW1 is rated higher. RacquetTune averages 4.6 out of 5 from 482 ratings, while Briffidi SW1 averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do RacquetTune or Briffidi SW1 have ads?

Neither RacquetTune nor Briffidi SW1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RacquetTune or Briffidi SW1?

RacquetTune ships an update every 3 months, and Briffidi SW1 every 3 months. Most recently, RacquetTune was updated on November 1, 2026 and Briffidi SW1 on November 3, 2026.

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