Comparison

String Master vs StringTension

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

Head to head
About

String Master

Optimize your tennis game by precisely tracking string tension and durability. Record every restring, analyze string performance, and discover the best setups for your playstyle. Never guess about your strings again.

Highlights
  • Smart Restring logging
  • Custom string input
  • Smart String Finder
  • Restring reminders
  • Detailed logs and history
  • Hybrid setup support
Features
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Stop guessing, start tracking. String Master is the ultimate performance-tracking companion for tennis players who demand the best from their equipment. Whether you are a casual player or a competitive athlete, your string setup dictates your game. String Master helps you record, analyze, and discover the perfect string configurations tailored to your unique playing style. [Major New Updates & Premium Features] • Smart Recommendation Wizard & Normalized Engine Finding your next string is now effortless. Our 3-step recommendation wizard uses lab-tested data (stiffness, spin potential, tension loss, energy return) and scales them using min-max normalization to prescribe the perfect setup matching your game. • Dynamic Activity Calendar & Backdating Visualize your active string health on a color-coded calendar. Log past sessions, backfill older stringing jobs, and edit durations with instant, automatic health percentage recalculations. • Playability & Environmental Logging Go beyond time tracking. Log how your strings feel (Soft, Crisp, Stiff, or Dead Poly), track weather conditions (Sunny, Humid, Cloudy), and record temperatures to understand how environment impacts your tension. • Community Insights & Lifespan Rankings Access real-time community statistics and trends. View the top average string lifespan rankings based on thousands of hours of real player data. (Access is granted to active members with a minimum of 4 hours of logged play over the past 14 days.) • Advanced Racket Specifications Track customized parameters for every racket in your bag. Log weight (g), stiffness (ra), swing weight (kg/cm²), balance point (mm), serial numbers, and custom tuning notes (lead tape, grip details). • Smart Restring & Terminology Polish Log a new job in 3 seconds! Tap "Restring" to clone your previous setup (racket, string, tension). Terminology has been audited and standardized to "History" across 10 languages. • Social Authentication & Data Migration Log in instantly with Google or Apple Sign-In. Seamlessly migrate your entire guest mode racket and stringing history to your permanent account in one click. [Core Features] • Restring Reminders: Set custom notifications (90 days or health below 20%) to prevent arm strain and maintain peak playability. • Hybrid Setup Support: Independently log mains and crosses (different brands, gauges, and tensions). • 10-Language Expert Guides: Tap the info (i) icons to read explanations of string materials and metrics, fully localized in 10 languages (EN, KO, ES, JA, ZH, ZH_Hant, DE, FR, IT, PT).

About

StringTension

Features
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StringTension is a professional racket string tension measurement tool. It analyzes the sound frequency produced by tapping the string bed to estimate string tension. Supports both badminton and tennis, helping you track tension changes and find the optimal time to restring. CORE FEATURES - Tension Measurement — Tap the strings, get tension data in seconds - Tension Tracking — Record every measurement, observe tension decay over time - String Status — Visual indicators show string condition (Good / Monitor / Restring) - Restring Reminder — Smart reminders based on your detection history STRINGER TOOLBOX (Member Exclusive) - Stringing Verification — Compare "machine setting vs actual tension" right after stringing - Report Cards — Generate stringing reports to share with your clients - Client Management — Keep local records of client stringing history RACKET DATABASE - 100+ popular racket models (YONEX, Li-Ning, Victor, Wilson, HEAD, Babolat, etc.) - 50+ popular string models - Continuously updated SMART RECOMMENDATIONS - Personalized tension recommendations based on sport, play style, and racket specs - Tension guide for beginners to find their ideal string tension MULTILINGUAL Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, German, French NOTE Measurement results are algorithmic estimates for reference only and cannot replace professional stringing machine readings. Use in a quiet environment for best results. Terms of Use: https://hk.hkhdtp.com/legal/stringtension-terms.html Privacy Policy: https://hk.hkhdtp.com/legal/stringtension-privacy.html

Screenshots

String Master4 screens
StringTension4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: String Master at none against StringTension's 3. String Master also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. StringTension sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. String Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
String Master versus StringTension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterString MasterStringTension
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperORYONG KIMShenzhen Huopu Software Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

String Master

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

StringTension

Subscriptions2
  • StringTension Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • StringTension Pro (Yearly)$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • StringTension Pro (Lifetime)$11.99

Questions

Is String Master free?
String Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StringTension free?
StringTension is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do String Master or StringTension have ads?
Neither String Master nor StringTension shows ads.

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