Comparison

RackUp vs Rackmate

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

Rackmate

Features
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The billiards scoreboard that actually knows billiards. Rackmate keeps score the way pool players play: race-to-N matches, winner or alternate breaks, handicap races, and tap-to-pot 9-ball scoring that knows the 9 wins the rack. BUILT FOR THE TABLE • Tap balls as they drop — Miss and Foul pass the turn automatically • Turn your phone sideways for a table-side scoreboard you can read from the far rail • The screen stays awake while you play NOTHING GETS LOST • Every shot autosaves — take a call, lock the screen, pick up where you left off • Undo anything, across racks. Fix any earlier rack with two taps • Match history is free, forever 8-BALL & 9-BALL • Race to any number, with per-player handicap targets • Winner breaks or alternate breaks • One-tap Break & Run and 8 on the Break RACKMATE PRO (one-time purchase — no subscription) • Player stats: win rate, streaks, racks, fouls, form, head-to-head • Rack-by-rack match replay • Shareable result cards No ads. Ever. No account. Works completely offline. Your data stays on your device. Made for the table, priced once, yours forever.

Screenshots

RackUp4 screens
Rackmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RackUp at weekly against Rackmate's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. RackUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Rackmate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RackUp ships an update weekly, Rackmate monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RackUp versus Rackmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRackUpRackmate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Chittick宇昂 朱

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RackUp

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

Rackmate

One-time1
  • Rackmate Pro$4.99

Questions

Is RackUp free?
RackUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rackmate free?
Rackmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RackUp or Rackmate have ads?
Neither RackUp nor Rackmate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RackUp or Rackmate?
RackUp ships an update weekly, and Rackmate monthly. Most recently, RackUp was updated on October 31, 2026 and Rackmate on November 10, 2026.

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