RackUp vs PoolHub.live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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)
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
RackUp ships an update weekly, PoolHub.live every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RackUp | PoolHub.live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 11 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Michael Chittick | PoolHub |
Customer experience
RackUp
PoolHub.live
In-app purchases
RackUp
- English US$3.991 Month
- RackUp Pro - Annual$39.991 Year
PoolHub.live
- Pro Player$9.991 Month
- Tournament Director$29.991 Month









