Comparison

RackUp vs Pool Scorekeeper

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

Pool Scorekeeper

Track your pool game history and rivalries with detailed statistics. Effortlessly record matches in four simple steps and gain insights into player performance, including break impact analysis. All your data is stored locally, ensuring privacy and no ongoing costs.

Highlights
  • Effortless 4-step match recording
  • Player roster management
  • All-time leaderboard and win percentages
  • Head-to-head player records
  • Break impact analysis
  • Filter stats by date
  • Complete match history log
Features
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Pool Scorekeeper Family, friends, rivals or club Pool Stats Tracker Never lose track of your pool game history again. Pool Scorekeeper is the ultimate companion for anyone who plays pool with family and friends, turning every game into meaningful stats and rivalries that build over time. Record Games in Seconds Our simple 4-step match entry makes recording a game effortless. Select Player 1, Player 2, who broke, and who won — then hit Record. No complicated scoring, no distractions. Just tap and play. Track What Matters Pool Scorekeeper goes beyond simple win/loss tracking. Record who breaks each game and discover whether breaking gives a real advantage at your table. Our break impact analysis shows each player's win rate when breaking versus when they don't — revealing the true dynamics of your games. Rich Statistics All-time leaderboard with win/loss records and win percentages Head-to-head records between every player combination Break impact analysis showing who benefits most from the break Filter stats by date to see how any session played out Built for the Way You Play Set up your player roster once, then simply toggle who's playing each session. Perfect for regular game nights where the lineup changes. Players are saved permanently so your history grows with every session. Complete Match History Every game is logged with the date, players, winner, and who broke. Browse your complete history grouped by session date, and delete any incorrectly entered matches with a single tap. Works Across All Your Devices Pool Scorekeeper runs natively on both iPhone and iPad, giving you a beautiful experience on any screen size. Your data stays on your device — no account required, no subscription, no ads. Perfect For Family game nights Regular playing groups Anyone who wants to settle the "who's really the best" debate once and for all Players who want to understand whether breaking first is actually an advantage Download Pool Scorekeeper and start building your pool legacy today.

Screenshots

RackUp4 screens
Pool Scorekeeper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool Scorekeeper at none against RackUp's 2. RackUp's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. RackUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pool Scorekeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Pool Scorekeeper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RackUp has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RackUp ships an update weekly, Pool Scorekeeper every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RackUp versus Pool Scorekeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRackUpPool Scorekeeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael ChittickMARAIS MEYER

Customer experience

RackUp

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

Pool Scorekeeper

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RackUp

Subscriptions2
  • English US$3.991 Month
  • RackUp Pro - Annual$39.991 Year
None

Pool Scorekeeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RackUp free?
RackUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pool Scorekeeper free?
Pool Scorekeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RackUp or Pool Scorekeeper?
RackUp and Pool Scorekeeper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do RackUp or Pool Scorekeeper have ads?
Neither RackUp nor Pool Scorekeeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RackUp or Pool Scorekeeper?
RackUp ships an update weekly, and Pool Scorekeeper every 6 days. Most recently, RackUp was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pool Scorekeeper on October 22, 2026.

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