Comparison

Cogs vs 11Start

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

Head to head
About

Cogs

A remastered 3D puzzle game where you construct intricate machines using sliding tiles. Explore various game modes, from building step-by-step to timed challenges and move-limited puzzles.

Highlights
  • Build complex machines with sliding tiles
  • 3D puzzle gameplay
  • Inventor Mode for learning
  • Time Challenge Mode
  • Move Challenge Mode
  • Remastered for modern devices
Features
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Cogs is a multi-award-winning puzzle game where players build increasingly complex machines using sliding tiles 3D. Originally launched in 2009, we completely remastered Cogs from the ground up in 2025 to look beautiful on modern phones and tablets. "One of the highest quality puzzle games we've seen." – PocketGamer "The visual design and imagination of the game are stunning, with great attention to detail, and the sound effects are downright enticing." – Adrenaline Vault "A masterpiece visually, as well with the actual gameplay." – AppAdvice INVENTOR MODE Starting with simple puzzles, players are introduced to the widgets that are used to build machines — gears, pipes, balloons, chimes, hammers, wheels, props, and more. TIME CHALLENGE MODE If you finish a puzzle in Inventor Mode, it will be unlocked here. This time, it will take fewer moves to reach a solution, but you only have 30 seconds to find it. MOVE CHALLENGE MODE Take your time and plan ahead. Every tap counts when you only get ten moves to find a solution.

About

11Start

A digital card game for 1-4 players, based on the "eleven out" variant. The goal is to be the first to discard all your cards by strategically passing them to opponents. Enjoy easy-to-learn gameplay suitable for ages 7 and up.

Highlights
  • Card game for 1-4 players
  • Variant of "eleven out"
  • Easy to learn gameplay
  • Suitable for ages 7+
  • Goal: be first to discard cards
Features
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11Start is a card game for 1 to 4 players. It is a variant of the famous "eleven out" card game. The gameplay is very easy and suitable for age 7 and older. Be the first to get rid of your cards and hand over as much of them to your fellow players. Play with your friends or family. Don't get frustrated and enjoy! Online play is not possible yet.

Screenshots

Cogs4 screens
11Start2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 11Start at none against Cogs's 4. 11Start also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99). Cogs's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (55% vs 33%). On ads, monetization model, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cogs costs $4.99 and 11Start $0.99 up front. Cogs sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 11Start asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cogs ships an update every 2 months, 11Start every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cogs versus 11Start: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCogs11Start
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.6 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.2
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLazy 8 StudiosWilhelmus Vrienten

Customer experience

Cogs

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative34.0%

11Start

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Cogs

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes on some devices
  • Levels don't load properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add a reset option
  • Provide more free levels
  • Improve restore purchase functionality

11Start

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cogs

One-time4
  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 2$0.99
  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 3$0.99
  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 4$0.99
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  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 5$0.99
None

11Start

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cogs free?
Cogs costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is 11Start free?
11Start costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cogs or 11Start have ads?
Neither Cogs nor 11Start shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cogs or 11Start?
Cogs ships an update every 2 months, and 11Start every 12 months. Most recently, Cogs was updated on October 8, 2026 and 11Start on October 8, 2026.

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