Comparison

11Start vs Word Express

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

Head to head
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.

About

Word Express

Features
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All aboard the Word Express! The train spins and brings you a fresh set of letters every round. Mix them, match them, and discover as many words as you can! Each spin is a new surprise that keeps the game fun and exciting. Collect Booster Cards to power up your play, unlock bigger rewards at every station, and enjoy endless word combinations. Take on the Daily Challenge to test your skills, or jump into multiplayer matches to compete with friends and players around the world. Who will climb the leaderboard and become the true word master? With its spinning train, exciting boosters, and fun rewards, Word Express brings a whole new twist to word games. Ready to hop on? - Unique spinning train board โ€“ new letters every round. - Fresh letter sets โ€“ endless word combinations to discover. - Booster Cards โ€“ extra letters, extra time & more surprises. - Daily Challenge โ€“ a new puzzle to play every day. - Multiplayer mode โ€“ compete live with friends or worldwide. - Station rewards โ€“ unlock bigger prizes as you travel. Easy to play, hard to put down โ€“ a fresh take on word games.

Screenshots

11Start2 screens
Word Express4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Word Express at Free against 11Start's $0.99. Word Express also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 12 months). 11Start's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Word Express is free to download; 11Start costs $0.99 up front. Word Express sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 11Start asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

11Start ships an update every 12 months, Word Express every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences ยท 3 level
11Start versus Word Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter11StartWord Express
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilhelmus VrientenUpcasual Games

In-app purchases

None

11Start

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Word Express

One-time10
  • No Ads$4.99
  • MoneyPack1$4.99
  • Engineer$9.99
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  • MoneyPack2$9.99
  • TeamPack1$19.99
  • MoneyPack3$29.99
  • MoneyPack4$39.99
  • TeamPack3$39.99
  • TeamPack2$39.99
  • MoneyPack5$49.99

Questions

Is 11Start free?
11Start costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Express free?
Word Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 11Start or Word Express have ads?
Word Express shows ads; 11Start does not.
Which is updated more often, 11Start or Word Express?
11Start ships an update every 12 months, and Word Express every 2 days. Most recently, 11Start was updated on November 6, 2026 and Word Express on October 31, 2026.

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