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Four in a Row alternatives

Users often seek alternatives to Four in a Row due to pervasive ads, perceived cheating, and technical issues. While some enjoy its online play, others find themselves looking for a more stable and fair gaming experience.

Why users look for alternatives to Four in a Row

The alternatives

Four In A Row
4.6★ · 113,918 ratings · Free

This alternative offers a challenging AI, with users noting the 'hard bot' is difficult to beat. It allows for quick gameplay and has customizable settings for difficulty.

Better for: This app suits players who enjoy a challenging single-player experience against a strong AI and want quick, engaging games. It's also good for those who appreciate customizable difficulty settings R43R46.

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4 in a Row Classic Connect
4.4★ · 36,036 ratings · Free

This app provides a straightforward Connect 4 experience, which some users find fun. It is described as a good game for kids.

Better for: This alternative is better for casual players or children, as the computer AI is often described as too easy and not challenging enough R56R58.

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Four In A Row Connect
4.8★ · 12,259 ratings · Free

This version is praised for its sound effects and gameplay, with some users reporting fewer ads compared to other apps. It also offers daily rewards.

Better for: This app is suitable for players who prioritize smooth gameplay and sound effects, and who might be looking for a game with daily rewards. However, be aware that some users still report significant ad issues R71R72R74R77.

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4 In A Row Board Game Connect
4.5★ · 4,491 ratings · Free

This app aims to simulate the real-life Connect 4 experience with a good range of difficulty for its CPU. It offers a one-time fee to remove ads.

Better for: This alternative is ideal for players who want a close simulation of the physical board game and appreciate a challenging CPU. It's also good for those willing to pay a nominal one-time fee to remove ads R84R88R89R97.

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Stick with Four in a Row if

You should stick with the main 'Four in a Row' app if you prioritize online multiplayer with a busy community and enjoy a challenging experience, despite the reported issues with ads and potential cheating R35R36.

Evidence note: The alternative 'Four in a Row' (the last one in the list) has limited unique reviews, making it harder to distinguish its specific strengths beyond general gameplay.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in Four in a Row?
Yes, many users report that the main 'Four in a Row' app has a significant number of ads, often unskippable and appearing after every game, which can severely disrupt the experience R1R4R7R19.
Can you play online in Four in a Row?
Yes, the main 'Four in a Row' app offers online multiplayer, and some users praise it as the best app for online play with a busy community, though there are also reports of connection issues and limited opponents R24R30R35R36.
Do any of these apps allow turning off sound?
For the main 'Four in a Row' app, users report that the 'sound off' feature often does not work, with game sounds continuing to play despite settings R98R101R107R110.
Is cheating a problem in Four in a Row?
Yes, several users of the main 'Four in a Row' app report issues with cheating, both from bots and other players, which they say is 'flooding and ruining the game' R3R13R15R17.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 111 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Horrible ads: Cannot close their horrible ads
  2. [R4] Four in a Row 1/5 · US So many adds: No matter if u play the computer or a person online you’ll have to deal with a unskipable add after EVERY GAME
  3. [R7] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Ads: The pop-up ads are so bad
  4. [R19] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Too many commercials: Too many commercials, garbage app.
  5. [R3] Four in a Row 3/5 · US Cheating: Hi, I was at one point rated the highest player in America and number 1 in the world. Later on I lost my Rank due to cheating. I have compared games I've played and games I've played against bots and they're identical. Not saying everyone cheats, but its flooding and ruining the game. One bot most cheaters use is connect four solver.
  6. [R13] Four in a Row 2/5 · US Too many cheaters: It’s not everyone but I will see people that are like 4,000 take 17 seconds to respond and then they will just do that everytime a guy even admitted to me that he was cheating
  7. [R15] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Will kick you out when winning against robot computer system: This has happened several times already. When you play one on one with the computer on hard mode and see that the computer is losing and your winning, it will take a moment to think about its “next move” then automatically kick you out and say you lost for no reason when clearly you weren’t going to lose and it NEVER shows you how it “w
  8. [R17] Four in a Row 1/5 · US User: This app cheats! It will randomly end the game and say “you lost the game” and won’t even allow you to finish! I absolutely despise this app! I am very competitive and I hate cheaters!
  9. [R11] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Block: If I block someone I know is playing unfairly or cheating if you will, why are they still allowed to challenge me? Block should mean more than just limiting the chat feature…if I block you that means I don’t want to play against you ever again in any capacity
  10. [R12] Four in a Row 5/5 · US B: Kinda buggy but also really fun miller is weird
  11. [R23] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Cannot connect anymore: Paid for no ads and can’t even play
  12. [R30] Four in a Row 5/5 · US Needs update: Periodically throughout the day there will be moments where no player can approve match challenges from anyone. This last for a few minutes each time. Other then that the is the absolute best 4 in a row game online by far. I love this app. Please fix
  13. [R9] Four in a Row 1/5 · US It’s spying on us: Every time I open it it goes to the camara app on my files and asks for a picture. I’ve tried deleting it and reinstalling but it keeps doing it
  14. [R21] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Read the terms and conditions: I can’t imagine why in the Indemnification would be needed in the terms and conditions for a basic game app. Kind of blows my mind. I uninstalled without accepting the terms.
  15. [R43] Four In A Row 5/5 · US Fun: It is very challenging
  16. [R44] Four In A Row 3/5 · US This game is ok: 4inarow is a good game the only thing I don’t like is that when I’m playing by myself and with the robot I always win like I don’t get it, the robot never wins like its trained to be stupid or something. And the game is on hard mode so it’s not like it’s on easy mode. I’m being generous giving this game a three out of five starz.
  17. [R46] Four In A Row 5/5 · US The hard bot is sooo fine: She’s so fine bru… #HEARMEOUT
  18. [R49] Four In A Row 5/5 · US Connect Four for quick fun: This game is very easy to play Once you get started it hard to stop. Don’t leave home without it. Get it now!
  19. [R56] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US There is no challenge: When playing this there is no challenge. The computer doesn’t make any effort to block you or make the game competitive. You don’t have to think at all, so it makes it boring and uninteresting.
  20. [R57] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 5/5 · US Great game: This game so fun I love it ngl everyone should try this game 💯💯
  21. [R58] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 3/5 · US Too easy: The computer is too easy
  22. [R60] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 5/5 · US My girlfriend beats me: She got her first win against me so she wanted me to give 5 stars
  23. [R71] Four In A Row Connect 5/5 · US Five stars: Is great game and I love it so much five stars
  24. [R72] Four In A Row Connect 3/5 · US Daily Rewards: My daily reward don’t always unlock. I play a few days in a row and it randomly seems to not come up. My nephew loves this game but he wants to unlock those daily rewards chips but can’t.
  25. [R74] Four In A Row Connect 5/5 · US Very good: Not that many adds nice sound effects and perfect gameplay
  26. [R77] Four In A Row Connect 5/5 · US Love game: Love this game so so much For me
  27. [R84] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 2/5 · US Not customizable enough: Pro: Charges a nominal one-time fee to remove ads. Cons: Won’t let you personalize the player names in two-person mode (forces you to use the generic “Player One, Player Two”). Won’t allow you to change the piece’s colors. I expected the paid version to have more flexibility; a little disappointing.
  28. [R88] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 5/5 · US Great game because it’s like real life Connect 4!: I love this game! It has a great range of difficulty and has great gameplay, but either the starting CPU is a bit hard, or it’s just a skill issue. But it’s a great simulation of the real thing! *****
  29. [R89] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 3/5 · US Nhận xét cho trò chơi này: Trò chơi này là một trò chơi rất trí tuệ và rất vui.😃 Tuy nhiên trò chơi này cần phải có Internet mới có thể sử dụng được. Nếu không có Internet thì sẽ không chơi được, như đi máy bay.😡 Trò chơi này phải rất thông minh mới thắng được khi chơi một người.
  30. [R97] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 5/5 · US Work!: Only thing I may suggest is the change of color with the different levels
  31. [R24] Four in a Row 5/5 · US A little wish: Hi, i am Ali from lebanon i feel happy to reach u and say that this game is very nice but there is a little problem that i wish it would be solved which is there is a very limited number of people to play with in online section. regards, best luck.
  32. [R35] Four in a Row 5/5 · GB Best connect 4 app !: I am from the UK, this app is the best app hands down if you want online play! It’s a busy app! This is not a fake review either. Feel free to dm my insta and I’ll tell you this myself ( blackoutbarbers ) 136. Download it !
  33. [R36] Four in a Row 5/5 · GB Just what I needed.: So I was looking for four in a row games and I stumbled upon this one. Basically, all you have to do is go on the online player button and then press new game. After that you should be playing a match of four in a row after some waiting. Or if you want to play with robots just go to no-online games. I think this game has just the right amount of difficulty and definitely can i
  34. [R98] Four in a Row 2/5 · US Good but: The “sound off” feature doesn’t work
  35. [R101] Four in a Row 1/5 · US You can’t turn the sound off!!: If you’re at work, in a meeting and board out of your mind, the very last thing you want is for the boss to hear you playing games on your phone. That’s why I turn the sound off on all my games. But this game now has the sound on no matter what you have it set on!! Let me turn the sound off if I want to or I’m deleting the game! 😡
  36. [R107] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Cannot turn sound off.: Go to the setting turn sound off. Sound still plays.
  37. [R110] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Sounds don’t go off: Every time you start, you have to reset the music and sounds to off, but the sounds don’t really go off. So the pieces click, and there’s applause when you win and this creepy sigh sound when you lose.

Synthesized from 111 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store