Comparison

RacketTune vs String Tension Meter

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

Head to head
About

RacketTune

Manage and analyze your tennis rackets with this tool. Track specs, strings, and tension to find your ideal setup. Calculate weight adjustments for precise tuning.

Highlights
  • Racket management and documentation
  • Spec tracking (weight, balance, swing weight)
  • String experimentation and comments
  • Automated weight calculation for tuning
  • Dynamic stringbed tension estimation
  • Racket identifier for duplicates
Features
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Designed for tennis enthusiasts, Racket Tune is the ultimate app for tracking, measuring, and analyzing rackets to find the perfect setup for your game. Having a hard time keeping track of all the rackets that you own? Racket Tune stores all your rackets in one place, with all the information you need, including specs, strings, tension, and many more. Like to tinker and experiment with different strings? Racket Tune can store and document strings used and add personal comments so you never forget the feel of each string. Trying to find the spec that you like or like to match the specs across all rackets? Our tuning software helps you find the amount of weight needed to meet the desired specs with a simple interface to fine-tune the racket weight, balance point, and swing weight. Racket Tune also has a tension measuring feature that estimates the dynamic tension of the racket stringbed, to check the quality of string job ensuring consistency across all identical rackets and monitor tension drop-off after each session. Some features includes: Racket management - Store and document all your rackets in one place - Racket identifier helps distinguish between identical rackets - Includes details such as string pattern, length, RA, date strung, tension, … - Includes racket specs(weight, balance, swing weight) - Document strings experimented, and comment on it Specs Tuning - Enter current and desired specs - Our tuning software will calculate the amount of weight needed - Offers one and two position solution for different setups Tension measurement - Determine stringbed tension within seconds - Estimates tension based on parameters including sound, racket head size, stringbed pattern - Update and document tension measured to racket management screen - Indicates when tension has significantly dropped and needed restringing Note, that the tension measurement is only an estimation, and should be used as a reference baseline between each string job, comparison between identical rackets with identical strings, and tension drop-off as time passes.

About

String Tension Meter

Features
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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

RacketTune4 screens
String Tension Meter1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RacketTune at none against String Tension Meter's 2. RacketTune also leads on ads (none vs shown). String Tension Meter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. RacketTune asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
RacketTune versus String Tension Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRacketTuneString Tension Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiu GuanchenTzu Yu Chou

In-app purchases

None

RacketTune

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

String Tension Meter

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

Questions

Is RacketTune free?
RacketTune 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 RacketTune or String Tension Meter have ads?
String Tension Meter shows ads; RacketTune does not.

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