# FargoRate vs ChipsPool

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChipsPool at 100% against FargoRate's 14%. ChipsPool also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). FargoRate's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 2) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FargoRate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ChipsPool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChipsPool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FargoRate has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of FargoRate's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChipsPool's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FargoRate | ChipsPool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fargorate/id1260182370/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipspool-players/id6797933089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 133 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FargoRate LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257913352) | [Griff's Bar & Billiards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806208103) |

## What reviewers say

### FargoRate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fargorate/id1260182370)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Track your pool game statistics, including your FargoRate rating and match history. Search for players by various criteria and view upcoming events. Unlock advanced features like detailed opponent history and unlimited favorites with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Personal player stats, FargoRate rating tracking, Player search by location and rating, Match history, Opponent match history, Upcoming events and streams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FargoRate Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Player App Subscription | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for tournaments
- 👍 Great overall program
- 👍 Works great on iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 👍 Handy mobile access to database
- 👍 Valuable tool for serious players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate and fake results
- 🐛 Manual would help
- 🐛 Search feature not working
- 🐛 App not working at all
- 🐛 App never responds

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate and fake results
- Search feature not working
- App not working at all
- Password problems, cannot log in
- Matches and ratings not updated in real time

**Requested features**

- Manual for understanding text & stats
- Real-time updates for matches and ratings
- Better name search functionality
- Ability to see other people's match history
- Ability to see other players' full info


### ChipsPool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipspool-players/id6797933089)

Manage your tournament experience with this companion app. Discover upcoming events, track your activity, and stay informed about matches and results. Customize notifications and preferences for a personalized tournament hub.

**Highlights:** Player dashboard and tournament activity, Discover upcoming tournaments and venues, Follow live tournament and match information, Receive optional match notifications, Manage player account and settings, Set preferred tournament region

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FargoRate free?

FargoRate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ChipsPool free?

ChipsPool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FargoRate or ChipsPool?

ChipsPool is rated higher. FargoRate averages 3.0 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while ChipsPool averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FargoRate or ChipsPool have ads?

Neither FargoRate nor ChipsPool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FargoRate or ChipsPool?

FargoRate ships an update monthly, and ChipsPool monthly. Most recently, FargoRate was updated on October 26, 2026 and ChipsPool on October 9, 2026.

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