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Head-to-head

4 In A Row Board Game Connect vs 4 in a Row Classic Connect

4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4.5★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner 4 In A Row Board Game Connect
4 in a Row Classic Connect 4.4★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 45

For a more challenging single-player experience and better customization options, App A (4 In A Row Board Game Connect) has a slight edge, despite its online play issues, while App B (4 in a Row Classic Connect) is plagued by overly easy AI and excessive ads.

Full reviews: 4 In A Row Board Game Connect · 4 in a Row Classic Connect

App A offers a more challenging AI and some customization, though its online multiplayer is unreliable and ads are frequent. App B struggles with a very easy AI, making it less engaging for many, and is heavily criticized for its intrusive ads.

Head to head

Features and Customization edge: 4 In A Row Board Game ConnectR1R5R9R84
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A allows for a one-time fee to remove ads and offers a range of difficulty levels, with some users finding the CPU challenging R1R5R9. However, customization is limited, as users cannot personalize player names or change piece colors even in the paid version R1.
4 in a Row Classic Connect App B lacks customization options, with no mention of changing player names or piece colors in reviews. Users express a desire for online multiplayer, which is not a prominent feature R84.
Ease of Use and AI Difficulty edge: 4 In A Row Board Game ConnectR5R13R17R24
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A provides a challenging AI, with many users finding even 'easy' mode difficult R5R17. Some users report the AI cheats or is rigged R13R24.
4 in a Row Classic Connect App B's AI is widely criticized for being too easy and predictable, often making no effort to block or create a competitive game .
Multiplayer Experience tieR4R9R21R26
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A offers a two-player mode R26 and an online multiplayer option, but the online functionality is frequently reported as broken, slow, or unable to connect with friends or opponents R4R9R21R33.
4 in a Row Classic Connect App B has a two-player mode but users frequently request an online multiplayer option, indicating it's either absent or not functional R84.
Ads and Monetization edge: 4 In A Row Board Game ConnectR1R17R19R34
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A is free with in-app purchases and offers a nominal one-time fee to remove ads R1. However, many users complain about frequent, intrusive, and unskippable ads, sometimes appearing after every match R17R19R34. Some ads are also reported as inappropriate for children .
4 in a Row Classic Connect App B is also free with in-app purchases, but users are highly critical of the excessive number of ads, often appearing after every game, being large and intrusive, or even locking up the game R73. The price to remove ads is noted as high ($10) compared to other apps R73R101.
Reliability and Performance tieR4R6R31R33
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A has issues with online connectivity, with users reporting long loading times and inability to join friends R4R33. Some users also report the game being slow R31 or having screen cut-off issues . It also requires an internet connection to play R6.
4 in a Row Classic Connect App B has issues with ads locking up the game . Some users also report age restrictions preventing them from playing R74R76R79R85.
Pick 4 In A Row Board Game Connect if

You want a challenging single-player experience against the AI and don't mind a nominal fee to remove ads R1R5.

Pick 4 in a Row Classic Connect if

You primarily want a simple, casual two-player game to play locally and are willing to tolerate frequent, intrusive ads .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with IAP, and much of the negativity for both stems from the ad experience for non-paying users. App B has significantly more reviews, which contributes to a higher volume of complaints regarding its AI and ads.

Frequently asked

Can I play these games offline?
App A requires an internet connection to play, which can be a drawback for users without constant access R6. App B's reviews do not explicitly state an internet requirement for single-player or local two-player modes, but its ad complaints suggest online connectivity is often active.
How much does it cost to remove ads?
In App A, it costs a nominal one-time fee to remove ads R1. For App B, users report the cost to remove ads is $10, which many consider too expensive R73R101.
Are there age restrictions for these games?
App B has caused frustration for users due to age restrictions, with some teenagers being unable to play despite the game being advertised for ages 4 and up R74R76R79R85. App A does not have similar complaints regarding age restrictions.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] 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.
  2. [R5] 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! *****
  3. [R9] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 3/5 · US Multi Player Match Making Needs Work: Game play is standard. CPU is challenging. Finding an online opponent is terrible.
  4. [R84] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 3/5 · US Online Capability: It would be nice to play against online opponents like Uno allows you to do. Makes it some much more fun to play against real people. Bots get boring.
  5. [R13] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Cheats: the npc needs four to win and I needed 5 . that isn’t fair PLUS it’s not the rules to the game .
  6. [R17] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4/5 · US It’s OK, I guess: It’s great to play, but there’s so many ads and also the difficulty curve is way too strong like I’m uneasy mode and then it’s exactly like it’s on hard mode, but I guess it’s kind of good fun to play. If you have nothing else I recommend you play the real connect for.
  7. [R24] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 3/5 · US Good things bad things: Good thing is cpu is just a hacker playing 4in a row
  8. [R4] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Can’t share play: The share play doesn’t work and I can’t invite my friends. Every time it just gets stuck loading for whoever is trying to join.
  9. [R21] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 3/5 · US Pretty good: This game is really fun there is only 2 things I don’t like about this game when you mess up one time you restart and number two it didn’t let me get play with real people can anyone help me on that but besides those two it’s pretty good
  10. [R26] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 5/5 · US good: it was good for 2 player and if your bored
  11. [R19] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Ads: Forced Ad after every single match, actually disgusting.
  12. [R34] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Ads: You can’t exit out of the ads....do not recommend this game.
  13. [R6] 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.
  14. [R31] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US My opinion: I like this game but it’s slow 1 out of 10
  15. [R33] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 3/5 · US Play online more: Love the game. Wish I could play online more. Takes a while to allow online guests to join and many times it times out .
  16. [R73] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US Too many ads: Will literally open settings and close it then an ads comes up. No why I’m paying teen dollars
  17. [R101] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 5/5 · US Adds are 10 dollars!: I play other games and the adds are 0.99$ to take them away, but this is too much money! Lower the price and i will most certainly remove adds
  18. [R74] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 4/5 · US Why is this game 17+ it’s connect 4 I played when I was like 3: I had to delete and redownload to change my birthday
  19. [R76] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US Age problem: I’m literally older than 4+ The game advertises that the game is for ages 4 and up I’m a whole 11 years older than that and I suddenly just can’t play anymore because im too young I AM A GROWN TEENAGER WHY CAN I NOT PLAY THIS KIDS GAME?
  20. [R79] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US Upsetting: This game is 4+ and it won’t let me play it now so whatever happened to this app I don’t like it was nice at first but now it’s not.
  21. [R85] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US I cant enter because of my age: I dont like it beacuse im too young and my cousin is older than me. thats not fair. delete this game now i hate it and i cant believe i had this

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