The IFC vs Lineup builder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The IFC
Build and manage your EAFC Clubs squad, then compete in tournaments to climb the global rankings. Invite teammates, earn points with victories, and track your progress on live leaderboards to become the top team.
- Squad building
- Team management
- Tournament participation
- Instant ranking updates
- Live leaderboard tracking
- Invite teammates
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THE IFC brings teams together around their favorite game: competitions, teammates and opponents at your level. THE LEAGUE, EVERY NIGHT Three lobbies per evening. Sign your team up, an opponent at your level is found automatically, you play at the set time, the ranking updates. Every Monday, promotions and relegations. TOURNAMENTS Join the organizers' or create your own: groups, knockout stages, schedule, scores confirmed by both teams, match log. YOUR TEAM Roster, line-up, crest, trophies. Recruit on the transfer market, offer contracts, negotiate transfers. THE COMMUNITY Forum, recruitment, today's competitions, organizations and their rankings. Thousands of teams are waiting. Your next match is tonight.
Lineup builder
Create custom football formations and analyze post-match performance. Build your dream squad with a player database or custom entries, and share tactics with teammates. Suitable for both professional and amateur coaches.
- Customizable squad builder
- Post-match analysis tools
- Extensive player database
- Add custom player images
- Share formations and tactics
- Professional and amateur support
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Unleash your tactical brilliance with Lineup builder! Are you ready to take your football game to the next level? Look no further! Lineup builder is the ultimate football formation creator application that puts the power of tactical genius in your hands! Customise your dream formations With Lineup builder, you're the coach! Craft your very own professional or amateur formations with our user-friendly squad builder functionality. Tailor your team's setup to perfection, ensuring every player is in their ideal position to dominate the field. Post-match analysis made easy After the final whistle, our application keeps the excitement going! Dive into the post-match features, including man of the match, cards received, goals scored, player ratings, substitutions, and more. Get valuable insights to fine-tune your strategy for the next match. Explore a Vast Player Database Looking for professional players to boost your lineup? Our extensive player database lets you search for the perfect additions to your squad. Or, let your creativity flow by adding your own amateur player images or customising kits to make your team stand out on the pitch! Share tactics with your team and friends Lineup builder goes beyond solo play! Collaborate with your team and friends by sharing your formations and tactics seamlessly. Foster teamwork, communication, and coordination like never before, and watch as your victories multiply! Whether you're pro or amateur, we've got you covered! No matter if you're a seasoned pro or an enthusiastic amateur, Lineup builder caters to all levels of football enthusiasts. Step into the shoes of legendary coaches and strategise like a pro! Get started today! Download now to experience the most customisable football formation creator application available. Elevate your game, inspire your team, and embrace the joy of tactical excellence! Lineup builder – Redefining football strategy, one formation at a time! ------------------------------- Please note: Lineup builder does not own any of the team, league or logos depicted. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective teams, ownership groups and/or organisations. All company, product, and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lineup builder at 65% against The IFC's 15%. Lineup builder also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 16). The IFC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. The IFC sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Lineup builder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lineup builder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lineup builder has 52 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of The IFC's written reviews are positive against 65% of Lineup builder's.
The IFC ships an update every 2 weeks, Lineup builder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The IFC | Lineup builder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (10 ratings) | 4.7 (52 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | 65.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 52 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THE IFC | John Chambers |
Customer experience
The IFC
Lineup builder
In-app purchases
The IFC
- IFC+$2.997 Days
- Community subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Community subscription$2.991 Month
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- Player pack$3.291 Month
- Federation subscription$3.991 Month
- Expert pack$10.901 Month
- Community subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Federation subscription 2$24.991 Year
- Player pack$32.491 Year
- Expert pack$109.991 Year
- Team creation$3.99
- IFC Pass$4.99
- 5 credits$5.29
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- 10 credits$9.99
- 50 credits$47.90
- 100 credit$89.99
Lineup builder
No in-app purchases







