Comparison

Team Builder vs TeamUp

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

Head to head
About

Team Builder

Easily create fair teams for casual games. Offers both random and skill-based team generation to settle disputes and get your pick-up games started quickly.

Highlights
  • Random team selection
  • Skill-based team selection
  • Pick-up game team sorting
  • Dispute resolution for teams
Features
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Build teams fast from any roster. Switch between random and skill-based modes, set the team count, and regenerate until the balance feels right.

About

TeamUp

Features
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TeamUp is the easiest way to find and organise local football (soccer) matches — whether you're new in town, short a player, or just want a game this evening. FIND A GAME NEAR YOU Discover open matches around you on the map or in a list. Filter by format (5v5 to 11v11), skill level, and travel distance so you always find the right game. CREATE A MATCH IN SECONDS Host your own game with a title, date, time, and pitch. Pick a formation shape (2-3-1, 3-2-1 and more) and watch it come to life on a live pitch preview. Make it public or share a private invite code with friends. QUICK FIND — FILL EMPTY SLOTS FAST Short a player before kickoff? Quick Find surfaces available players nearby and lets you invite them instantly, so your match never falls through. SEE THE LINE-UP ON A REAL PITCH Every match shows a football pitch with players in their positions and open slots you can tap to join. Know exactly where you'll play before you arrive. CHAT WITH YOUR TEAM Coordinate lifts, kit colours, and last-minute changes in the built-in match chat. Get notified the moment there's a new message or a spot opens up. BUILT FOR REAL PLAYERS • Skill-level matching so games stay fun and fair • Weekly availability + "always available" for last-minute call-ups • Waitlist with automatic call-up when a spot frees up • Reliability tracking and player ratings • Light & dark mode • Available in 7 languages (English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian) • Safety first: report and block controls Whether it's a casual kickabout or your weekly 11-a-side, TeamUp gets you on the pitch. Grab your boots and play.

Screenshots

Team Builder4 screens
TeamUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TeamUp at every 11 days against Team Builder's every 7 months. TeamUp also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Team Builder ships an update every 7 months, TeamUp every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Team Builder versus TeamUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeam BuilderTeamUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonah WitcigMichael Quigley

In-app purchases

None

Team Builder

No in-app purchases

None

TeamUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Team Builder free?
Team Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TeamUp free?
TeamUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Team Builder or TeamUp have ads?
Neither Team Builder nor TeamUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Team Builder or TeamUp?
Team Builder ships an update every 7 months, and TeamUp every 11 days. Most recently, Team Builder was updated on September 26, 2026 and TeamUp on October 5, 2026.

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