Comparison

RackUp vs PoolHub.live

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

Head to head
About

RackUp

This app helps you run fair and competitive billiards matches by automatically calculating handicaps based on player skill levels. It supports various game formats and tracks detailed match statistics for practice or casual play.

Highlights
  • Automatic handicap calculation
  • Supports 9-Ball, 8-Ball, 10-Ball, Straight Pool, One-Pocket
  • APA handicap tables integrated
  • Tracks innings, defensive shots, and dead balls
  • Player profiles and match history (Pro)
  • Live match tracking
Features
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Get your RackUp Rating now. RackUp is the pool app for real matches—whether you’re practicing APA/BCA-style play or competing in a rated RackUp Match with friends. A REAL POOL RATING. NO LEAGUE REQUIRED. Earn a RackUp Rating in rated matches. Invite someone at the table—your friend can try free for 30 days. Climb toward Get Certified and compete with confidence. RATED RACKUP MATCHES • 8-ball, 9-ball, and 10-ball • Dynamic RISE-1 rating that updates after every match • Certified progress toward tournaments & contests • Share & invite so anyone can join you PRACTICE ANYTIME • Score 8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball, Straight Pool, and One-Pocket • Handicapped races and league-style formats • Built for bar tables, pool halls, and home tables CERTIFIED MATCHES & MATCH POINTS Both players confirm the score to make a match official. Earn Match Points and track performance. Player IDs and QR sharing make it easy to find opponents and share your profile. RACKUP PRO Unlock the full rated experience and progress tracking. Start with a free trial—cancel anytime. Core scoring stays available so you can always practice. RackUp is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by APA or BCA. Download RackUp—score better matches, invite your friends, and get rated.

About

PoolHub.live

Connect with fellow pool enthusiasts, share your skills, and discover live matches. This platform allows players of all levels to interact, compete in tournaments, and follow the pool community. Features include creating profiles, direct messaging, and live streaming.

Highlights
  • Create player profiles
  • Connect and message other players
  • Watch live streams and matches
  • Enter and manage tournaments
  • Follow pool rooms and players
  • Create and post content (Shots)
  • Live Map with status updates (Pro)
Features
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Free. Always. Join the POOLHUB Network PoolHub is open to every pool player, all enthusiasts and friends. Interact with our social network designed for the pool world Create your POOLHUB profile. Connect with players. Message Players directly Watch live streams & matches (FREE). Enter tournaments. Follow pool rooms. Accept challenges. Be part of the conversation. Poolhub/Shots-check this feature out. Create and post for free! Whether you’re a league player, bar box, junior, road player, or just a fan or friend — this is where pool lives. Join. Watch. Compete. WE WANT EVERYONE HERE! COME SEE WHAT WE'VE CREATED! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRO $9.99 / Month Go Live. Get Found. Build Your Name. Step into the spotlight and take control of Poolhub's Live Map & Live Streaming. Pro members get priority placement on the Live Map and the ability to set your status so others can see what kind of action you're looking for and where you are (Free members cannot). Let players near and far instantly know you’re available and looking for action right now. Everything free members get, PLUS. Pro Perks: Set your custom status & get priority on the Live Map Unlimited Livestreaming with pro tools! Create highlight clips from your streams Members can click on your profile and message you directly in real time Create & promote upcoming matches and events Tag opponents and schedule confirmed showdowns Accept tips, digital gifts, and fan support Track your stream performance and growth Build a real reputation and following Whether it’s a casual $200 set or a big featured match — Pro gives serious players the visibility and tools to find action fast and turn games into moments and grow their name in the pool world. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR $29.99 / Month Let PoolHub Power Your Event. Take full control with professional tournament tools built specifically for the pool world. Tournament Director Features: Complete control over brackets, scheduling, and table assignments Add multiple co-hosts to assist in managing bigger tournaments Populate brackets manually or automatically Real-time score updates visible to anyone following the tournament Push notifications sent directly through the PoolHub app to notify and coordinate with all players Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RackUp4 screens
PoolHub.live4 screens

Verdict

The call

RackUp and PoolHub.live are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. RackUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PoolHub.live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RackUp against 5.0 for PoolHub.live. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RackUp ships an update weekly, PoolHub.live every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RackUp versus PoolHub.live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRackUpPoolHub.live
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1111
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB81 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMichael ChittickPoolHub

Customer experience

RackUp

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PoolHub.live

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RackUp

Subscriptions2
  • English US$3.991 Month
  • RackUp Pro - Annual$39.991 Year
2 purchases

PoolHub.live

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Player$9.991 Month
  • Tournament Director$29.991 Month

Questions

Is RackUp free?
RackUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PoolHub.live free?
PoolHub.live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RackUp or PoolHub.live?
RackUp and PoolHub.live are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 11 ratings respectively.
Do RackUp or PoolHub.live have ads?
Neither RackUp nor PoolHub.live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RackUp or PoolHub.live?
RackUp ships an update weekly, and PoolHub.live every 6 days. Most recently, RackUp was updated on October 2, 2026 and PoolHub.live on October 1, 2026.

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