Comparison

Racker Tracker vs ChipsPool

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

Head to head
About

Racker Tracker

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

ChipsPool

Manage your tournament experience with this companion app. Discover upcoming events, track your activity, and stay informed about matches and results. Customize notifications and preferences for a personalized tournament hub.

Highlights
  • Player dashboard and tournament activity
  • Discover upcoming tournaments and venues
  • Follow live tournament and match information
  • Receive optional match notifications
  • Manage player account and settings
  • Set preferred tournament region
Features
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ChipsPool - Players is the player companion app for ChipsPool tournaments. Discover upcoming events, follow your tournament activity, and stay connected when it is time to play. The app gives players a focused place to manage their ChipsPool experience without venue or tournament-administration tools. With ChipsPool - Players, you can: • View your player dashboard and tournament activity • Discover upcoming tournaments and venues • Follow live tournament and match information • Receive optional match, table, registration, result, and venue notifications • Set your preferred tournament region and venue alert preferences • Manage your player account and notification settings Notifications are optional and can be adjusted at any time in Preferences. Location access is optional and is used only when you choose to set a preferred tournament region. ChipsPool - Players is built for players participating in ChipsPool events. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Racker Tracker4 screens
ChipsPool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChipsPool at none against Racker Tracker's 4. Racker Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Racker Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ChipsPool 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 Racker Tracker against 5.0 for ChipsPool. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Racker Tracker ships an update every 6 days, ChipsPool monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Racker Tracker versus ChipsPool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRacker TrackerChipsPool
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTHE HEARTH & HOLLOW LLCGriff's Bar & Billiards

Customer experience

Racker Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ChipsPool

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Racker Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Player$4.991 Month
  • Organizer — Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Organizer — Annual7 Days trial$199.991 Year
One-time1
  • Single Tournament Credit$4.99
None

ChipsPool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Racker Tracker free?
Racker Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChipsPool free?
ChipsPool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Racker Tracker or ChipsPool?
Racker Tracker and ChipsPool are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Racker Tracker or ChipsPool have ads?
Neither Racker Tracker nor ChipsPool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Racker Tracker or ChipsPool?
Racker Tracker ships an update every 6 days, and ChipsPool monthly. Most recently, Racker Tracker was updated on October 7, 2026 and ChipsPool on September 23, 2026.

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