Comparison

Matchday Squad vs GatherXI

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

Head to head
About

Matchday Squad

Design and share your perfect soccer team lineups with this intuitive tool. Plan tactics, manage player profiles, track fixtures, and even create custom kits for your squad. Ideal for coaches, players, and fans looking to visualize their game strategy.

Highlights
  • Create flexible lineups for any match format
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for tactical adjustments
  • Detailed player profiles with stats and roles
  • Fixture and results tracker with calendar integration
  • Custom kit designer with multiple kit options
  • Personalize squad appearance and display modes
Features
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Matchday Squad is a powerful soccer lineup designer that takes team management to the next level. Whether you're a coach, player, or passionate fan, effortlessly create, customize, and share your perfect team lineup. Plan tactics, manage players, track fixtures, and design custom kits — all in one beautifully crafted app. Start by adding your players, and setting their positions. Pick your starting XI, and effortlessly drag-and-drop positions for precise tactical refinements. Make quick last-minute changes, and finalize your strategy before matchday. Easily share your lineup with your players, teammates, fans, family, and friends. Build Your Ultimate Lineup • Design flexible lineups for any match format from 5-a-side to traditional 11v11 • Pick your starting XI and make tactical refinements with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface • Rename lineups and choose from classic or custom formations tailored to your game plan Manage Your Squad Like a Pro • Add detailed player profiles, including name, position, jersey number, and dominant foot • Assign players to specific roles based on their strengths • Swap players seamlessly and test different setups with ease Track Fixtures & Results • Plan ahead with a built-in fixture and results tracker • Log match outcomes and performance to monitor your squad’s progress • Add matches to your device's Calendar app to stay organized Visualize & Customize Your Strategy • Enhanced pitch view with original high-quality field art • Real-time tactical adjustments with smooth performance • Share your lineup with teammates, players, fans, or friends Create Stunning Kits • Kit Designer with unique patterns and multiple layers to style your team's look • Save separate home, away, and alternate kits • Personalize player appearance with updated visuals and custom styles Make It Personal • Style your squad with custom colors, display modes (jersey or circle), and player profile pictures • Tailor every detail to match your team’s identity

About

GatherXI

Features
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GatherXI is a completely free, competitive matchmaking platform for Pro Clubs players. Find a team, play 11-vs-11 matches, and climb the tiers based on your performance on the pitch. What you get with GatherXI - Skill-based matchmaking: players matched by competitive skill tier and performance. - Live 11-vs-11 lobby: real-time rosters, positions and substitutes. - Competitive tier system: stats, win/loss ratio and skill tiers. - A fair, clean environment: automated and manual enforcement against rage-quitting, AFK and toxic behavior. - Completely free: no entry fees, no gambling, no paid tournaments. How it works Sign in with Apple or Google, enter your game identifier (EA ID / PSN ID), and join a lobby. The system matches you by skill tier, you play, and you get rated. Privacy and security Your data is used strictly to run the matchmaking engine, calculate tiers and enforce fair play. It is never sold to commercial third parties. You can delete your account at any time from the settings. Legal notice GatherXI is an independent, community-driven platform. It is NOT affiliated with EA / EA SPORTS FC, and is not endorsed, sponsored or managed by Electronic Arts Inc. All trademarks and names (including EA SPORTS FC) are the property of their respective owners. Support: supportgatherxi@gmail.com

Screenshots

Matchday Squad4 screens
GatherXI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GatherXI at 15.0 against Matchday Squad's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Matchday Squad versus GatherXI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatchday SquadGatherXI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBarak ShechterSagi Buzaglo

In-app purchases

None

Matchday Squad

No in-app purchases

None

GatherXI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matchday Squad free?
Matchday Squad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GatherXI free?
GatherXI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Matchday Squad or GatherXI have ads?
Neither Matchday Squad nor GatherXI shows ads.

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