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Head-to-head

4 In A Row Board Game Connect vs Tic Tac Toe

4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4.5★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner 4 In A Row Board Game Connect
Tic Tac Toe 4.4★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 45

For a more engaging and challenging board game experience, 4 In A Row Board Game Connect is generally preferred, despite its online play issues, while Tic Tac Toe is a simpler, more casual option but suffers from significant ad complaints and technical problems.

Full reviews: 4 In A Row Board Game Connect · Tic Tac Toe

4 In A Row Board Game Connect offers a challenging AI and a good simulation of the physical game, but struggles with online multiplayer connectivity and frequent ads. Tic Tac Toe, while simple and relaxing for some, is plagued by an overwhelming number of ads, technical glitches, and a less engaging AI.

Head to head

Gameplay & Challenge edge: 4 In A Row Board Game ConnectR5R6R9R13
4 In A Row Board Game Connect Users find 4 In A Row challenging, with a good range of difficulty and a strong CPU, making it a good simulation of the real game R5R6R9. Some even feel the AI is too hard or 'rigged' R13.
Tic Tac Toe Many users find Tic Tac Toe's AI too easy and boring, even on harder settings, leading to repetitive wins . Some also report the AI freezing or making non-logical moves .
Multiplayer & Social Features edge: 4 In A Row Board Game ConnectR4R9R21R26
4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4 In A Row is praised for its two-player local mode R26 but widely criticized for its online multiplayer, with users reporting issues connecting, friends getting stuck loading, and frequent disconnections R4R9R21.
Tic Tac Toe Tic Tac Toe users express a desire for a two-player mode R81R92 and the ability to play with actual people rather than just AI .
Customization & Features tieR1R3R12R14
4 In A Row Board Game Connect Users of 4 In A Row desire more customization options, such as changing player names or piece colors, even after paying to remove ads R1R14. Some also note the game doesn't count scores R3 or that wins aren't registered R12.
Tic Tac Toe Tic Tac Toe is described as plain and lacking features, with users wishing for more to do . Some reviews mention other games within the app are fun R72.
Ads & Monetization edge: 4 In A Row Board Game ConnectR1R17R19R34
4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4 In A Row is heavily criticized for frequent and intrusive ads, often appearing after every match, with some being unskippable or inappropriate for children R17R19R34. A one-time fee can remove ads R1.
Tic Tac Toe Tic Tac Toe is overwhelmingly criticized for an excessive number of long, unskippable, and sometimes malicious ads that ruin the game experience R63R67R70R72.
Reliability & Performance edge: 4 In A Row Board Game ConnectR4R6R10R31
4 In A Row Board Game Connect Some users report 4 In A Row not working, getting stuck loading, or being slow R4R10R31. It also requires an internet connection to play R6.
Tic Tac Toe Tic Tac Toe has significant reliability issues, with reports of the app crashing, not opening, or freezing during gameplay . Some users also report malicious pop-ups about viruses R67R70.
Pick 4 In A Row Board Game Connect if

You want a challenging Connect 4-style game with a strong AI and local multiplayer, and are willing to pay a one-time fee to remove ads R1R5R9R26.

Pick Tic Tac Toe if

You are looking for a very simple, casual Tic Tac Toe game to pass time, and don't mind a high volume of ads and potential technical issues .

Evidence note: Reviews for both apps are heavily skewed towards complaints about ads and technical issues, which is common for free apps. Tic Tac Toe has a much larger volume of reviews, but also a higher proportion of severe complaints regarding ads and app functionality.

Frequently asked

Can I play 4 In A Row Board Game Connect without ads?
Yes, 4 In A Row Board Game Connect offers a nominal one-time in-app purchase to remove ads R1.
Does Tic Tac Toe have a two-player mode?
Based on user reviews, Tic Tac Toe primarily focuses on single-player against an AI, and many users wish for a two-player mode R81R92R97.
Are the ads in Tic Tac Toe problematic?
Yes, many users report that Tic Tac Toe has an excessive number of long, unskippable, and sometimes malicious ads that significantly detract from the gameplay experience R63R67R70R72.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [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! *****
  2. [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.
  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. [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 .
  5. [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.
  6. [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
  7. [R26] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 5/5 · US good: it was good for 2 player and if your bored
  8. [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.
  9. [R3] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 3/5 · US fun but: Counts checkers? but not the score!
  10. [R12] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 3/5 · US Good But rigged: when you win the 1st round it doesnt count the win.
  11. [R14] 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
  12. [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.
  13. [R19] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Ads: Forced Ad after every single match, actually disgusting.
  14. [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.
  15. [R10] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Stupid game: Doesn’t work
  16. [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
  17. [R81] Tic Tac Toe 3/5 · US Fun and entertaining but I would also add a 2 player mode on it 🕹👍🏼: Fun
  18. [R92] Tic Tac Toe 4/5 · US Good but could be better: Fun and simple game. Would be better if I could play against my friends on my phone instead of just a boy.
  19. [R97] Tic Tac Toe 1/5 · US Tic tax toe: Too many adds and can’t find settings to make two player games
  20. [R63] Tic Tac Toe 3/5 · US Good but…..: Too much ads!!!! I just want to play but there are soooo many ads it ruins the game!
  21. [R67] Tic Tac Toe 1/5 · US N: Popping up malicious adds lately, about viruses, don’t click anything inside the box
  22. [R70] Tic Tac Toe 1/5 · US Don’t download: While you’re playing a message will pop up and tell you your phone is being attacked by viruses. Then it wants to to go to the App Store and download an app to fight the virus. This message popped up twice , then I just deleted. DO NOT DOWNLOAD.
  23. [R72] Tic Tac Toe 3/5 · US It’s okay… I guess: I kind of like it but there are so many adds that it’s annoying. They’re also very long. But the other games on this app are very fun!!!!🤩 I think it’s worth not paying any money 4 it. Byeeeeee ✌️

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