PoolHub.live vs RackerTracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
RackerTracker
Easily manage and participate in pool tournaments, from local leagues to larger events. Organizers can create brackets and track scores automatically, while players can build profiles and monitor their progress.
- Create single/double-elimination brackets
- Supports 8-ball and 9-ball
- Live scoring and automatic progression
- Player profiles with FargoRate integration
- Track results and history
- Manage multiple tournaments
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RackerTracker is the easiest way to run and play in pool tournaments — from your weekly bar league to a full 8-ball or 9-ball bracket. Built for tournament directors and players alike, RackerTracker takes the paper, whiteboards, and guesswork out of running an event. Create a bracket in seconds, add players, and let the app handle the matchups, scoring, and standings automatically. FOR ORGANIZERS • Create single or double-elimination brackets for 8-ball, 9-ball, and more • Add players fast, seed by skill, and start your event in minutes • Live scoring and automatic bracket progression — no more redrawing by hand • Run and manage multiple tournaments, all in one place FOR PLAYERS • Build your player profile and link your official FargoRate rating • See your upcoming matches, table assignments, and live bracket position • Track your results and history across every event you play • Find and connect with other players WHY RACKERTRACKER • Purpose-built for pool — 8-ball, 9-ball, and beyond • Clean, fast, and designed to be used tableside on your phone • FargoRate integration for accurate, up-to-date skill ratings • Free to download and play; organizers can run unlimited events with an Organizer subscription Whether you're running a Tuesday-night league or a weekend shootout, RackerTracker keeps your tournament moving so you can focus on the game. Rack 'em up. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Organizer Monthly — $19.99/month. Organizer Annual — $199.99/year. Both start with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the period. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. A Single Tournament Credit ($4.99) is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ RackerTracker Terms: https://pool-tournament-dashboard.web.app/terms-and-conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://pool-tournament-dashboard.web.app/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: PoolHub.live at 11 against RackerTracker's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. PoolHub.live sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and RackerTracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 PoolHub.live against 5.0 for RackerTracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PoolHub.live has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PoolHub.live | RackerTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PoolHub | THE HEARTH & HOLLOW LLC |
Customer experience
PoolHub.live
RackerTracker
In-app purchases
PoolHub.live
- Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
- Plus Annually$119.001 Year
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- Pro Annually$359.001 Year
RackerTracker
- Premium Player$4.991 Month
- Organizer — Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Organizer — Annual7 Days trial$199.991 Year
- Single Tournament Credit$4.99
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