# Starting 11 vs BLD11

The clearest difference is rating: BLD11 at 5.0 against Starting 11's 4.0. Starting 11's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (37 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starting 11 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BLD11 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BLD11 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starting 11 has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Starting 11's written reviews are positive against 88% of BLD11's.

Starting 11 ships an update every 4 months, BLD11 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starting 11 | BLD11 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starting-11/id378971656/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bld11/id1524198191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kim Ahlberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545434417) | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) |

## What reviewers say

### Starting 11

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starting-11/id378971656)

Create and share your dream soccer lineups. Select your favorite players, arrange them on the field, and showcase your coaching prowess. Easily share your formations with friends on social media or via email.

**Highlights:** Create custom soccer lineups, Select favorite players, Position players on the pitch, Share lineups via social media, Share lineups via email

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kit pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### BLD11

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bld11/id1524198191)

Easily create and customize football lineups with your favorite players and formations. Share your team data with friends for collaborative editing.

**Highlights:** Create custom football formations, Use favorite players, Unlimited team creation, Share team data with nearby devices, Collaborative team editing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Japan League '20 Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| English league '20-21 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starting 11 free?

Starting 11 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BLD11 free?

BLD11 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Starting 11 or BLD11?

BLD11 is rated higher. Starting 11 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while BLD11 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Starting 11 or BLD11 have ads?

BLD11 shows ads; Starting 11 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Starting 11 or BLD11?

Starting 11 ships an update every 4 months, and BLD11 every 6 months. Most recently, Starting 11 was updated on August 11, 2026 and BLD11 on September 21, 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.*