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Four In A Row

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Four In A Row is a classic Connect Four game that many users find fun and challenging, but it is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of long, unskippable ads and issues with its online multiplayer mode.

⚠ Not updated in 19 months, this app may be abandoned
4.6★ lifetime (113,918) Free + in-app purchases since 2013 by OutOfTheBit Ltd recent negative 23% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Ads Multiplayer AI Difficulty Rating Prompts
5★548
4★86
3★64
2★50
1★161
recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

Four In A Row by OutOfTheBit Ltd offers a digital version of the classic Connect Four game, featuring single-player modes against AI and online multiplayer. While praised for its engaging gameplay and adjustable difficulty, recent user reviews highlight significant frustration with excessive advertisements and non-functional online features.

What users like

  • Engaging and fun gameplay, providing a good way to pass time.R2R5R22R28
  • Offers challenging AI opponents with adjustable difficulty settings.R1R3R6R20
  • Simple, user-friendly interface.R24R63

What users complain about

  • Excessive, long, and often unskippable ads frequently interrupt gameplay.R12R13R17R62
  • Online multiplayer is frequently reported as non-functional or problematic.R7R78R123R59
  • Persistent requests to rate the game, even after purchasing the no-ad version or already rating.R4R480R491
  • AI can sometimes feel too easy or predictable, even on harder settings.R1R43R44
  • Lack of horizontal view for iPad users.R31

Latest update · v7.37

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Bug fixes.

Recurring themes

Ads negative
Many users report an overwhelming number of ads, often appearing after every game, upon opening the app, or even mid-game. These ads are frequently described as long, unskippable, and highly disruptive to the user experience, leading to frustration and app uninstallation. Some users who paid for a 'no ad' version still experienced rating pop-ups, which felt like a rip-off.R4R12R13R15
Multiplayer negative
Several users report that the online multiplayer feature does not work, with issues like inability to find games, endless loading loops, or playing against what feels like a bot disguised as another player. There are also complaints about players quitting when losing and a lack of clarity on age restrictions for playing with others.R7R33R46R59
AI Difficulty mixed
Opinions are split on the AI difficulty. Some find the hard bot challenging and fun, while others feel the AI is too easy or 'stupid' even on hard mode, wishing for a more extreme difficulty.R1R2R3R6
Rating Prompts negative
Users are annoyed by frequent and intrusive requests to rate the game, often appearing too soon after starting play or even after they have already rated the app.R4R480R491

Who it's for

This game is for casual players looking for a simple, classic Four In A Row experience against an AI, especially if they are willing to pay to remove ads R62. It is not for users who expect a robust, functional online multiplayer experience R7R123 or those who are easily frustrated by frequent, long advertisements R12.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, primarily due to the ad experience and multiplayer issues, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. The developer's notes mention only 'Bug fixes,' which does not address the core complaints about ads or multiplayer functionality.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in Four In A Row?
Yes, many users report an excessive number of long, unskippable ads that appear frequently, often after every game, when opening the app, or even during gameplay R12R62.
Does the online multiplayer work?
Many recent reviews indicate that the online multiplayer feature is often non-functional, with users unable to find games, experiencing endless loading, or suspecting they are playing against bots rather than real players R7R59R78R123.
Can you play against AI in Four In A Row?
Yes, the game offers a single-player mode against an AI opponent with adjustable difficulty settings, which some users find challenging and others find too easy R1R3R6R20.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 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. [R2] 5/5 · US Fun: It is very challenging
  2. [R5] 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!
  3. [R22] 5/5 · US Love this game: This game is actually cool. It reduces time actually I love it in the future real connect board games I can win.
  4. [R28] 5/5 · US ABSOLUTLY PERFECT!: Love playing a few games during the day, for a couple of minutes of challenging while still relaxing play.
  5. [R1] 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.
  6. [R3] 5/5 · US The hard bot is sooo fine: She’s so fine bru… #HEARMEOUT
  7. [R6] 5/5 · US Good game: I like it it’s fun and you can change the settings and the difficulty it’s so fun I do recommend that you start with easy because I’ve only beaten hard twice lol Very relaxing game just don’t crash out when you play hard lol
  8. [R20] 5/5 · US Four in a row: I gave it a five but the bots are just so smart I can’t beat them but this is such a fun game!
  9. [R24] 5/5 · US Great game: Really fun version of a classic game. Clean background and easy to play.
  10. [R63] 5/5 · US Great user friendly app: Simple no gimmicks or intrusive ads
  11. [R12] 2/5 · US Too many ads in the way: Pure telling me I have to wait 30 seconds to a minute after each time a game ends.. rather irritating.
  12. [R13] 1/5 · US Ads: Too many ads
  13. [R17] 1/5 · US Ads Central: Horrible
  14. [R62] 3/5 · US Ads: Good game, but just too many ads and the ads last just way too long. There’s a ad after every game. They ain’t no calm 30 sec either. They 1-2 minutes+. If you willing to pay to have the ads be taken away. Great game, if not. Prepare to watch a ton of commercials (ADS).
  15. [R7] 1/5 · US Fake online: Played the same guy for 3 days in a row in online play. Never won a single game, was definitely just the difficulty cranked up to the hardest setting. A shame
  16. [R78] 1/5 · US Bad multiplayer: it doesnt work. the app is full to the brims of annoying ads too.
  17. [R123] 1/5 · US Online doesn’t work: Can’t play online against other players. You click new game online and nothing ever happens, no loading screen, no searching indication. All my other online games work fine
  18. [R59] 4/5 · US Multiplayer does not work: Can’t get into a game for multiplayer. Instructions say tap the screen to start, and it just creates an endless loop. No feedback to tell you it’s searching or anything. Unable to find a game
  19. [R4] 1/5 · US Stop pestering me to rate the game.: Initially rated it four stars and even purchased the no ad version…but every other game it keeps pestering me to rate the game…so now you get one star. Feels like a rip off to buy no ads if you’re going to continue to interrupt the flow of my game with your pop up rating request AFTER I already rated you…fix this, and I’ll fix my rating back.
  20. [R480] 3/5 · GB IAMTJE: THREE ✨ STAR RATING BECAUSE; Only played one game and in the space of these 7 seconds a review is asked for. 7 seconds isn’t enough time to know if you like it or not. If we play 6 times then it’s likely we enjoy it then ask for reviews. 5 and under we probably won’t come back that often and your response to review will be negative. Fact as people just want to play not feel like a tool fo
  21. [R491] 3/5 · GB Games: Hardly got into the game four in a row and had to write a review! Give us a chance to get into the game please!
  22. [R43] 4/5 · US Great game: Great game but way too easy!
  23. [R44] 4/5 · US Pure nostalgia: I wish there were professional tournaments for this game. I am extreme with it, and I find it the hardest difficulty not to be difficult. Enough perhaps an extreme mode is needed
  24. [R31] 3/5 · US The iPad app needs horizontal view: Please allow the iPad application to switch from vertical to horizontal view!!!
  25. [R15] 3/5 · US Review: Too many advertisements but otherwise GREAT
  26. [R33] 3/5 · US Annoying Ads: Way too many annoying ads and often there are not other players online.
  27. [R46] 5/5 · US AMAZING CONNECT 4 GAME: I like this one it’s better than all the rest IT HAS ONLINE LIKE CHESS.com

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store