Goodminton vs String Tension Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Goodminton
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Track every restring. Predict every break. Goodminton Stringly is the string log built for serious BADminton players, drawing on 42 years of playing and 12 years of stringing experience. Log every restring, every break, every tension you tried — and watch the patterns emerge. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Log restrings in seconds — string, tension, date, who strung it • Track break locations and reasons (mid-rally? smash? frame contact?) • See string-life across every racket in your bag • Compare what lasts — by string, tension, racket, or play hours • Restring reminders before your strings die mid-match BUILT FOR Players who restring at least once a month. Stringers who want to give clients a record. Anyone tired of guessing when the string is about to go. Real data that bridges the conversation between players and stringers — so every restring is closer to what you actually want. PRIVACY-FIRST No ads. No tracking across other apps. Your data stays on your device unless you choose to export it. Anonymous usage analytics only — easy to turn off in Settings. ROADMAP Cloud backup, break prediction, shareable racket cards, used-racket exchange, BADminton forum, and a stringer mode — all coming. Tell us what you want at kevinliu217@gmail.com. Made by a 40+ year BADminton player and 12+ year stringer, for every player and stringer. ——— Terms of Use (EULA): https://goodminton.club/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://goodminton.club/privacy/
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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Goodminton at none against String Tension Meter's shown. String Tension Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). 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
Both are free to download. Goodminton sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.
| Parameter | Goodminton | String Tension Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 274 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Liu | Tzu Yu Chou |
In-app purchases
Goodminton
- Goodminton Membership (monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Goodminton Membership (Annual)7 Days trial$16.991 Year
- Lifetime Membership$20.99
String Tension Meter
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$5.991 Year
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