Comparison

Tennis Strings 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

Tennis Strings

Optimize your tennis gear with this app. Discover string types, pro player setups, and get personalized recommendations based on your playing style. Track string wear and get alerts for replacement to improve performance.

Highlights
  • String Encyclopedia
  • Pro Player Setups
  • Smart String Advisor
  • Racket Tracker
  • Maintenance Guide
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Level up your game with the perfect string! Not sure which tennis strings to choose? Want to know what tension Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal uses? Tennis Strings is the ultimate tool for tennis players of all levels who want to optimize their gear, track wear and tear, and improve their performance on the court. Key Features: String Encyclopedia: Discover all types of strings (Natural Gut, Polyester, Multifilament) and learn how they affect your game (power, control, spin). Pro Player Setups: Discover the secrets of tennis legends. Check out which rackets and strings elite players use and adapt your own setup. Smart String Advisor: Answer a few quick questions about your playing style (defensive, aggressive, net, baseline) and get personalized professional recommendations. Racket Tracker & Management: Don't play with dead strings! Add your rackets, log the stringing date and tension. Our app tracks your hours played and alerts you when it's the ideal time to replace your strings. Maintenance Guide: Learn how to care for your strings, understand tension loss, and keep your gear in top condition. Whether you are a beginner looking for control, or an advanced player seeking maximum spin and power, Tennis Strings is your pocket stringer. Download it now and find the perfect string for your playing style!

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

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tennis Strings at none against String Tension Meter's 2. String Tension Meter's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). 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. Tennis Strings asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Tennis Strings versus String Tension Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTennis StringsString Tension Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan Jimenez ReinaTzu Yu Chou

In-app purchases

None

Tennis Strings

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

String Tension Meter

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

Questions

Is Tennis Strings free?
Tennis Strings 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.

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