Comparison

mystrings vs String Tension Meter

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

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About

mystrings

Features
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Take the Guesswork Out of Your Game with MyStrings. Ever wonder if your strings have "gone dead"? Stop guessing and start measuring. MyStrings is the ultimate tool for tennis players, coaches, and professional stringers to track racquet maintenance and analyze performance. Key Features: NEW: Tension Loss Measurement: Use your device to measure string tension and track how it drops over time. Know exactly when it’s time to restring for peak playability. Complete Stringing Log: Record string type, tension, date, and stringer details. Build a historical database of what setups work best for your game. Virtual Racquet Bag: Easily manage your entire collection. Store brand, model, and custom specs for every frame in one secure place. Pro-Level Insights: Filter and search your history to find your "magic" tension setup. Perfect for coaches managing multiple players' gear. Why MyStrings? Whether you’re a club hitter or a high-performance athlete, MyStrings ensures your equipment is never the reason you lose a point. Simple, secure, and built for the court.

About

String Tension Meter

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String Tension Meter helps tennis and badminton players measure racquet string tension quickly and accurately using only an iPhone. By analyzing string vibration through your device's microphone, the app provides instant tension readings in both lbs and kg without requiring any external hardware. It also includes advanced racquet management tools. Whether you're a competitive player, coach, stringer, or recreational athlete, String Tension Meter makes it easy to track racquet performance and know when it's time to restring. FEATURES • Measure string tension in seconds using your iPhone microphone • Instant racquet tension readings in lbs and kg • Supports both tennis and badminton racquets • Works with all common string materials and gauges • No external string meter or hardware required • Save and organize measurements by racquet profile • Track tension changes over time with measurement history • Store and manage multiple racquets and string setups • Archive previous string jobs and restore them anytime • Share tension measurement results with others HOW IT WORKS Select your sport and string information Hold the racquet near your iPhone Tap the string bed a few times The app analyzes vibration frequency Receive an instant string tension measurement RACQUET MANAGEMENT Keep detailed records of every racquet and string setup. Save reference tensions, monitor tension loss, review historical measurements, and compare performance across different string jobs. Everything stays organized in one place so you can make informed restringing decisions. PERFECT FOR • Tennis players • Badminton players • Racquet technicians and stringers • Coaches and academies • Competitive athletes tracking equipment performance String Tension Meter combines acoustic analysis, racquet management, and tension tracking in one easy-to-use app. Download today and take control of your string tension with a smarter way to measure and monitor racquet performance. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

mystrings4 screens
String Tension Meter1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mystrings at none against String Tension Meter's 2. mystrings also leads on ads (none vs shown). String Tension Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price and device support 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. String Tension Meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. mystrings asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
mystrings versus String Tension Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermystringsString Tension Meter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndre AignerTzu Yu Chou

In-app purchases

None

mystrings

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

String Tension Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$5.991 Year

Questions

Is mystrings free?
mystrings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is String Tension Meter free?
String Tension Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do mystrings or String Tension Meter have ads?
String Tension Meter shows ads; mystrings does not.

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