Comparison

String Tension Meter vs Tension Lab

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

Head to head
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/

About

Tension Lab

Features
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Your strings change every time you play. Tennis Tension Lab helps you see that change before it surprises you on court. Place your phone beside the racquet and tap the center of the string bed three to five times. The app analyzes the sound on your device and gives you a repeatable tension estimate in seconds. KEEP YOUR SETUP CLEAR • Check current string tension • Compare each reading with the baseline from a fresh string job • Follow tension loss on a simple timeline • See when it may be time to restring • Keep every racquet, string job, hybrid setup and note together • Find models quickly in a catalog of 1,347 racquets and 216 strings • Compare string characteristics before choosing your next setup MADE FOR THE COURT No account is required to start. Tap audio is analyzed in memory and discarded; only measurement results are saved. Choose lb or kg and keep your history organized by racquet. For the most consistent results, measure the same racquet in a quiet place with the same tapping method. Readings are estimates based on sound and equipment information, not certified measurements from a stringing machine.

Screenshots

String Tension Meter1 screens
Tension Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tension Lab at none against String Tension Meter's 2. Tension Lab also leads on ads (none vs shown). String Tension Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price 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. String Tension Meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tension Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
String Tension Meter versus Tension Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterString Tension MeterTension Lab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTzu Yu ChouSEOKWON KONG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

String Tension Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$5.991 Year
None

Tension Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is String Tension Meter free?
String Tension Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tension Lab free?
Tension Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do String Tension Meter or Tension Lab have ads?
String Tension Meter shows ads; Tension Lab does not.

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