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4 In A Row Board Game Connect vs Four In A Row Connect

4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4.5★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Four In A Row Connect
Four In A Row Connect 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75

For a more reliable and less frustrating experience, Four In A Row Connect (App B) is the better choice, despite its own ad issues, as it generally offers more consistent gameplay and fewer critical bugs than 4 In A Row Board Game Connect (App A).

Full reviews: 4 In A Row Board Game Connect · Four In A Row Connect

Both '4 In A Row Board Game Connect' (App A) and 'Four In A Row Connect' (App B) are free-to-play Connect 4 clones with in-app purchases to remove ads. App B has a higher lifetime rating and more reviews, suggesting a generally more polished experience, though both suffer from significant ad complaints. App A struggles with online play, customization, and perceived cheating, while App B's main drawbacks are intrusive ads and some online play frustrations.

Head to head

Gameplay Experience (Single Player) edge: Four In A Row ConnectR5R13R17R24
4 In A Row Board Game Connect Users find App A's CPU challenging, sometimes to the point of frustration or perceived cheating, with some noting a steep difficulty curve even on 'easy' mode R5R13R17R24. Some appreciate the range of difficulty and simulation of the real game R5.
Four In A Row Connect App B offers a challenging computer opponent, especially on difficult modes, which some users enjoy . It provides a classic Connect 4 experience that many find fun and relaxing .
Multiplayer (Online & Local) tieR1R4R9R21
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A has significant issues with online multiplayer, with users reporting difficulty connecting to opponents, games getting stuck loading, and frequent disconnections R4R9R21. Local two-player mode lacks customization options like player names and piece colors R1.
Four In A Row Connect App B's online play is also problematic, with users unable to connect with friends or find invited games . There are complaints about opponents taking too long to move, leading to unfinished games . Some users explicitly state there is no online play R64.
Ads and Monetization tieR1R17R19R34
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A is heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads, with many appearing after every match, some being unskippable, and others containing inappropriate content for children R17R19R34. There is an IAP to remove ads R1.
Four In A Row Connect App B also receives widespread complaints about too many ads, often appearing after every round, being lengthy, and sometimes blocking the game board . The ad-free version is considered overpriced by some .
Reliability and Bugs edge: Four In A Row ConnectR6R10R12R13
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A users report various bugs, including wins not counting R12, the game cheating R13, the screen cutting off , and the game requiring internet to play R6. Some reviews simply state the game 'doesn't work' R10.
Four In A Row Connect App B has some reported issues, such as daily rewards not unlocking , sound settings not saving , and occasional incorrect loss declarations despite winning . Ads sometimes block the game board .
Customization and Features tieR1R14R15R36
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A offers limited customization, with users wishing they could personalize player names and change piece colors, even in the paid version R1R14R36. Some desire more features beyond basic gameplay R15.
Four In A Row Connect App B offers different views and music, which some users appreciate R105. There's no specific mention of player name or piece color customization in the reviews.
Pick 4 In A Row Board Game Connect if

You are looking for a simple, offline Connect 4 experience and are willing to tolerate bugs and a lack of customization R5.

Pick Four In A Row Connect if

You prioritize a generally more stable single-player experience with challenging AI and are prepared to either pay to remove ads or endure frequent advertising .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with IAP to remove ads, which heavily skews negative reviews towards ad complaints. App B has significantly more reviews and a higher lifetime rating, suggesting a broader user base and generally better satisfaction despite ad issues. Evidence for multiplayer functionality is thin and largely negative for both apps.

Frequently asked

How do the ads compare between the two apps?
Both '4 In A Row Board Game Connect' (App A) and 'Four In A Row Connect' (App B) are heavily criticized for intrusive and frequent ads, often appearing after every game, with some users reporting unskippable ads or ads that block the game board (R19, R34, R49, R55 for App A; , , , for App B).
Can you play online multiplayer in these games?
Online multiplayer is a significant pain point for both apps; '4 In A Row Board Game Connect' (App A) users report frequent connection issues and difficulty inviting friends R4R9R37, while 'Four In A Row Connect' (App B) users also struggle to connect with friends and report issues with opponents abandoning games . Some users of App B explicitly state there is no online play R64.
Are there customization options in either game?
'4 In A Row Board Game Connect' (App A) offers limited customization, with users expressing disappointment that they cannot personalize player names or change piece colors, even after paying to remove ads R1R36. Reviews for 'Four In A Row Connect' (App B) do not specifically mention player name or piece color customization, though one user notes different views and music R105.

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. [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. [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 .
  3. [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.
  4. [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
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [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.
  8. [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
  9. [R19] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Ads: Forced Ad after every single match, actually disgusting.
  10. [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.
  11. [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.
  12. [R10] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Stupid game: Doesn’t work
  13. [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.
  14. [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
  15. [R15] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 3/5 · US It’s fun but.........: This I a great game. I just wish there was more to it. It is great to play with family and friends but can’t there be more?
  16. [R36] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 3/5 · GB By aleasha hallowchagwa: I think the is a okay game I mean after u play it for a while it get a little boring I would recommend this game to 6+ maybe a new update could be different colours for the counters or you could earn money every game and you could buy different colour counters that would make it more interesting.
  17. [R49] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US I hate this app: This game will never stop showing ads and I just want to play but I can’t if it keeps showing me ads. If someone does not fix it I am never playing this game again. I hope someone will fix it.
  18. [R55] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Adds: Advertising adds are horrible you can’t even play the game. Just try turning the game on.
  19. [R37] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 2/5 · US Disappointed: Love playing connect four but it actually never connects to an opponent which takes away the true competition and excitement of the game Why can’t I ever finish a game with an online player?? It’s like 2 moves a piece and everyone is always logged off-line
  20. [R64] Four In A Row Connect 1/5 · US Online play?: There’s no online play on this
  21. [R105] Four In A Row Connect 5/5 · US 💯: Not bad for a free game with ads the different views at a vibe plus the music. Haven’t signed up for premium but just might be worth it.

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