Comparison

Racketeer 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

Racketeer

Features
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Your personal tennis learnings, right on your wrist. Racketeer uses advanced motion detection and machine learning to automatically track every stroke during your tennis sessions. **No phone needed on the court – just wear your Apple Watch on your dominant hand (the one holding racket).** REAL-TIME STROKE TRACKING • Automatic detection of forehands, backhands, and serves • Instant swing speed measurement in km/h • Topspin, flat, and slice classification • Haptic feedback confirms each stroke DETAILED SESSION ANALYTICS • Total stroke count with Forehand/Backhand breakdown • Session duration and heart rate tracking • Speed trends and stroke distribution • Syncs seamlessly to your iPhone DESIGNED FOR PLAYERS • Minimal, glanceable Watch interface • Battery-optimized dimmed display during play • Works in background – focus on your game • Saves workouts to Apple Health RACKET MANAGEMENT • Track multiple rackets and string setups • Associate sessions with specific equipment • Monitor string performance over time Whether you're drilling, rallying, or competing, Racketeer captures every swing so you can analyze and improve your game.

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

Racketeer4 screens
String Tension Meter1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Racketeer at none against String Tension Meter's shown. String Tension Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Racketeer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and String Tension Meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Racketeer versus String Tension Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRacketeerString Tension Meter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdbert Wibowo SumarlinTzu Yu Chou

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Racketeer

One-time1
  • Share Stats$2.99
2 purchases

String Tension Meter

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

Questions

Is Racketeer free?
Racketeer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is String Tension Meter free?
String Tension Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Racketeer or String Tension Meter have ads?
String Tension Meter shows ads; Racketeer does not.

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