# RacquetTune vs StringPing

The clearest difference is price: StringPing at Free against RacquetTune's $2.99. StringPing also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). RacquetTune's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On ads there is nothing between them.

StringPing is free to download; RacquetTune costs $2.99 up front. StringPing sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. RacquetTune asks for nothing beyond the download.

RacquetTune ships an update every 3 months, StringPing daily. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RacquetTune | StringPing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racquettune-string-tension/id365729342/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **482** | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sten Kaiser](https://appshunter.io/developer/309325742) | [Korhan Pekun](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811897935) |

## What reviewers say

### RacquetTune

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

**Currently charting:** #17 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


### StringPing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringping/id6811897693)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Overgrip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Can of Tennis Balls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Set of Strings | $9.99 | one-time |
| Reel of String | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RacquetTune free?

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

### Is StringPing free?

StringPing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do RacquetTune or StringPing have ads?

Neither RacquetTune nor StringPing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RacquetTune or StringPing?

RacquetTune ships an update every 3 months, and StringPing daily. Most recently, RacquetTune was updated on November 6, 2026 and StringPing on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*