Table Intelligence
Do you know which shot type to do?
Developed by a Former NASA Engineer
The Bridge Between Amateur and Professional Pocket Billiards
Rack IQ turns every shot you take into real statistics — so you finally see your true strengths and weaknesses, not guesses. Score one-on-one matches, run entire tournaments from your device, host calcutta auctions with a global audience, and stream it all live. For players who want to get better, and for the ones aiming all the way to pro.
- Real Statistics
- Live Scoring
- Tournaments
- Calcuttas & Streaming
Leagues
Tournaments
Key Factors of Pocket Billiards
IACTable Ability
Can you pull the shot off?
Table Consistency
How often do you pull the shot off right?
8-ball
9-ball
10-ball
One Pocket
Straight Pool
Snooker
Get the App
Play it today on PC. Phones are next.
Rack IQ runs right now on any PC — Windows, Mac, or Linux — straight from your browser, and installs like a real app. Native iPhone and Android versions are on the way.
PC / Desktop
Open app.rackiq.app in Chrome or Edge, then click the install icon in the address bar. Rack IQ gets its own window, Start-menu entry, and works at the pool hall even on shaky Wi-Fi.
Launch Rack IQ →iOS — App Store
The native iPhone and iPad app is in the works. Same account, same stats — your Rack IQ profile will be waiting for you the day it lands.
Android — Google Play
The Google Play release is right behind iOS. Everything you build on PC today carries over — memberships live on your account, not your device.
First real app to track your progress using real data.
A player only progresses with perfect practice.
Knowing what to practice to improve your skills is highly important. Taking the information Rack IQ provides along with a great coach is the key to becoming the player you always wanted to be.
01 / IAC
IAC and what is it?
At the heart of everyone’s game even if they know it or not is IAC. Table intelligence, table ability, and table consistency or simple IAC. Do you know what to do, can you do it, and how often do you do it right? Answering this helps improve your overall match performance over time. Rack IQ aims to focus on that and provide you with the information you need to master these three key principles with easy to read and understand stats.
02 / Shot types
Shot types and why each is important
The Break is one of the most important shots in the game. Those who master this will control the flow of the game. Bank shots can certainly get you out of trouble. Position control is key to running a rack out by placing the cueball within the shot line. Also be on the right side of the shot line is critical. Combo shots can help you end a 9-ball rack early or help you break out a cluster of balls on a bar box table. When your opponent plays a monster defense shot, the Kick shot will often get you out of a jam. In fact, it can be used to return with a defense of your own. Another tool is the jump shot. It can short cut your way out of a defensive hook by your opponent. Defense Shots often are the most overlooked shot for most amateur players. The pros exercise this shot type in every match. A way to control an undesired outcome on the table to try and get the control back. This shot type is key to winning high level matches.
03 / The soup you choose
The soup you choose
The most popular game in pocket billiards globally is definitely 8 ball. More people play this game format than any other globally. The most important shot is that first shot after the break. You won the lag or coin toss. You broke and made a ball. Now what do you do? The soup you choose is that age old question since pocket billiards began. Do I shoot stripes or solids? Well, where are my problems at? Is there any cluster of balls? Where are my low percentage shots at? Then what are my strengths in my game? Rack IQ aims to tell you exactly what your strengths are. If you rate high on combo and carrom shots, then a cluster of balls might not concern you as much. If your first shot to open things up with stripes starts with a bank shot and you rate low with those then perhaps you might choose the solids. Knowing which shot to take based on direct factual information about your game is key to running racks and winning matches.
Features
What Rack IQ provides you
01
Real Player Statistics
Every shot you take is recorded and scored — banks, kicks, jumps, safeties, breaks, and more. Your dashboard shows exactly where you are strong and where you are weak, so you and your coach know precisely what to practice next.
02
Tournaments & One-on-One
Score a one-on-one money match or run an entire tournament from your device — brackets, random draws, table assignments, and live results your players follow on their own phones. No laptop, no poster board, no white-out.
03
Calcutta Auctions
Run your calcutta through Rack IQ and open the bidding to a global audience — not just the players standing in the room. Live-streamed matches let outside backers watch and bid with confidence, bringing outside money into your event and growing the pot for everyone.
04
Leaderboards by Skill Tier
See how you compare to players all over the globe — inside your own skill bracket. Know where you stand locally, nationally, and worldwide as your rating climbs.
05
Live Match Scoring
Tap-driven scorekeeping with guided popups for every shot type — safeties, breaks, push-outs, kicks, jumps, and combos. Anyone can play in a scored match for free; the scorekeeper just needs a Premium membership.
06
Determine Pro Status
The question of who a pro in the men’s side in pocket billiards is. In the men’s side this is especially troubling. There isn’t a global men’s pro tour. Nor is there a defined process on how to go pro for men. Rack IQ aims to answer that problem.
Live & On-Demand
Stream live events. Rewatch every match.
Rack IQ streams through the accounts players already have — YouTube and Twitch — so going live costs nothing. Watch featured matches live in the app with real-time scores beside the video, and every streamed match is archived so you can study past matches, scout an opponent, or relive your best win any time.
- ▶ Live matches with real-time scoring overlay
- ⏪ Past match replays stored on the player's channel
- 🎥 Stream from your own YouTube or Twitch account
- 🔨 Live streaming is required for every calcutta — so remote backers always see the action
Membership
Three tiers. Cancel anytime.
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready to score matches or run events. Your membership lives on your account — it works on every device, today and when the phone apps arrive.
Basic
Free
For players getting started
- Your player profile — name, photo, nation flag
- Your own Rack IQ score & percentage
- Play in matches scored by Premium members
- Edit your account details anytime
Premium
$9.99/month
The full Rack IQ experience
- Everything in Basic
- Full dashboards, skill profile & leaderboards
- Score one-on-one matches & be a scorekeeper
- Create & run tournaments as a director
- Watch live streams & replays in the app
Top Tier
$19.99/month
The calcutta tier — bid and run auctions
- Everything in Premium
- Bid in calcutta auctions
- Run calcutta auctions at your events
- Pull in outside backers worldwide via live streams
- Auctioneer tools — lots, timers, bid tracking
Change or cancel your membership anytime in the app — service continues through the end of the paid period. Calcutta bid amounts are tracked in-app for operations only; all money changes hands off-app between players and tournament directors. See the Refund Policy and Terms & Conditions.
How it works
Simple User Interface. Premium Results.
Capture the situation
Just press the appropriate buttons to annotate what happened during the match and get instant results.
View Stats
Share your stats with your coach to help work on what you need to improve most in your game.
Carry it into play
Bring better habits through perfect practice and Rack IQ data to sharpen your table awareness during matches.
Built for players by a player
For competitors, league teams, coaches, and early supporters.
Rack IQ is data driven to help all to improve in any pocket billiard game format. Helping promote the growth of pocket billiards and those who aspire to go professional.
Tournament Promotion
Promote your events by using Rack IQ which can pull participants from all over. This includes participation in Calcutta.
Coaches & captains
Use Rack IQ to help you build your players up to the next level. In a highly competitive environment, you need all the best tools you can get.
Early adopters
Rack IQ is a very polished app, easy to use, and provides instant feedback. Over time Rack IQ gets better and helps quantify who is a pro and who is an aspiring player.
FAQ
Common questions
Is Rack IQ already live?
Yes — Rack IQ is live today on PC at app.rackiq.app. The native iOS and Android apps are coming soon, and your account and stats will carry straight over.
Is Rack IQ for US players only?
No Rack IQ is for all pocket billiard players globally.
How does calcutta money work?
Rack IQ tracks bid amounts for operations only. All actual money changes hands off-app between players and the tournament director. Every calcutta must be live streamed so backers anywhere can watch the matches they bid on.
Does Rack IQ run any tournaments of their own?
Yes, 10% of the app revenue will be used to setup and operate Pro, Amateur, and JR tournament events that can be held in any welcoming nation in the world.
Rack IQ intends to add to the positive experience of pocket billiards globally.
Get the app, start scoring, and tell your fellow players — let’s start the revolution. This is our sport.
PC / Desktop — Available Now
Launch it at app.rackiq.app and install it right from your browser.
iOS & Android — Coming Soon
The mobile apps are on the way. Your account and stats will be waiting.
Community
Looking for a pocket billiards community?
Rack IQ players are part of a bigger family. The Syndicate Guild hosts a welcoming pocket billiards community — conversation, events, and players who love this sport as much as you do.