# The IFC vs Lineup builder

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The IFC | Lineup builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ifc/id1528775843/reviews) | **[4.7 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lineup-builder/id6458739529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **65.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 53 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE IFC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546617893) | [John Chambers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701411811) |

## What reviewers say

### The IFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ifc/id1528775843)

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.

**Highlights:** Squad building, Team management, Tournament participation, Instant ranking updates, Live leaderboard tracking, Invite teammates

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IFC+ | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Community subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Community subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Player pack | $3.29 | per month |
| Federation subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Expert pack | $10.90 | per month |
| Community subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Federation subscription 2 | $24.99 | per year |
| Player pack | $32.49 | per year |
| Expert pack | $109.99 | per year |
| Team creation | $3.99 | one-time |
| IFC Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 credits | $5.29 | one-time |
| 10 credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 credits | $47.90 | one-time |
| 100 credit | $89.99 | one-time |


### Lineup builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lineup-builder/id6458739529)

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.

**Highlights:** Customizable squad builder, Post-match analysis tools, Extensive player database, Add custom player images, Share formations and tactics, Professional and amateur support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The IFC free?

The IFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lineup builder free?

Lineup builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The IFC or Lineup builder?

Lineup builder is rated higher. The IFC averages 3.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Lineup builder averages 4.7 from 52 ratings.

### Do The IFC or Lineup builder have ads?

Lineup builder shows ads; The IFC does not.

### Which is updated more often, The IFC or Lineup builder?

The IFC ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lineup builder every 2 months. Most recently, The IFC was updated on October 29, 2026 and Lineup builder on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*