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Head-to-head

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

4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4.5★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner 4 In A Row Board Game Connect
Four in a Row 4.1★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 55

For a more reliable online multiplayer experience and better customization options, App A (4 In A Row Board Game Connect) is the better choice, despite its ad issues.

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

App A offers a more robust multiplayer experience and some customization, though it is heavily criticized for frequent and intrusive ads. App B struggles with basic functionality like sound control and frequent crashes, especially in tie games, and its AI is often found to be either too easy or too difficult.

Head to head

Features edge: 4 In A Row Board Game ConnectR1R3R5R32
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A provides online multiplayer, a range of difficulty levels for single-player, and some users appreciate the confetti animation for wins R5R32. However, customization options like player names and piece colors are limited even in the paid version R1. There are also reports of score tracking issues R3 and a timer that can lead to losses .
Four in a Row App B offers single-player against AI with adjustable difficulty and the ability to change piece colors . However, it lacks online multiplayer. Users report issues with score tracking, with numbers not changing or making sense R69. Some users found a glitch where the game ends after 3 in a row .
Ease of Use / AI Difficulty tieR5R6R9R13
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A's AI difficulty is a point of contention, with some finding it challenging R5R9 and others finding even 'easy' mode too hard R17. Some users also report the AI cheating R13. The game requires an internet connection to play R6.
Four in a Row App B's AI difficulty is inconsistent; some users find it too easy and predictable, even on hard mode , while others find it unbeatable . The game's interface is generally considered user-friendly .
Reliability edge: 4 In A Row Board Game ConnectR4R9R10R12
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A suffers from significant issues with online multiplayer, with users reporting difficulty connecting, getting stuck loading, and frequent disconnections R4R9R33. Some users also report the game not counting wins R12 or not working at all R10.
Four in a Row App B has frequent crashing issues, especially when a game is about to end in a tie . It also has a persistent bug where sound cannot be turned off, even when settings indicate it should be R61R64R69R70. The app also doesn't maintain settings or game counts when closed R69.
Price/Value edge: Four in a RowR1R17R19R34
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A is free with in-app purchases to remove ads R1. However, the ad frequency is a major complaint, with ads appearing after every match and sometimes being unskippable or inappropriate R17R19R34R40.
Four in a Row App B is free to download and generally praised for having no intrusive ads, with some users noting only a small, unobtrusive ad bar at the bottom .
Support tieR4R49R69R99
4 In A Row Board Game Connect There is no direct feedback on support, but users express frustration with unaddressed issues like online connectivity and ads R4R49.
Four in a Row Users frequently request updates for iOS compatibility and to fix persistent bugs like sound control and crashing R69R99. The lack of updates for long-standing issues suggests limited developer support.
Pick 4 In A Row Board Game Connect if

You want to play online with friends or other players, are willing to pay a nominal fee to remove ads, and prioritize a more 'real life' simulation of the game R1R5.

Pick Four in a Row if

You prefer a free, offline single-player experience with minimal ads and don't mind potential crashes or the inability to turn off game sounds .

Evidence note: App A's negative reviews are heavily skewed towards ad complaints and online multiplayer issues. App B's negative reviews focus on fundamental bugs like sound control and crashing, especially during tie games.

Frequently asked

Can I play online multiplayer in these apps?
App A (4 In A Row Board Game Connect) offers online multiplayer, but many users report significant issues with connecting and staying connected to opponents R4R9R33R37. App B (Four in a Row) does not appear to offer online multiplayer, focusing solely on single-player against AI .
Do these apps have ads?
App A (4 In A Row Board Game Connect) is free but has frequent and intrusive ads, often appearing after every match, with some users reporting them as unskippable or containing inappropriate content R17R19R34R40. App B (Four in a Row) is generally praised for having minimal or no intrusive ads, with some users noting only a small, unobtrusive ad bar at the bottom .
Can I turn off the sound in these games?
In App B (Four in a Row), users consistently report that the sound and music cannot be turned off, even when the settings indicate they are muted, which is a major point of frustration R61R64R69R70. Reviews for App A (4 In A Row Board Game Connect) do not mention issues with sound control.

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. [R3] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 3/5 · US fun but: Counts checkers? but not the score!
  3. [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! *****
  4. [R32] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 5/5 · US good game love it: i’m cooking my friend 6-2 right now i love this game
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [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 .
  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. [R10] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Stupid game: Doesn’t work
  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. [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.
  12. [R19] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Ads: Forced Ad after every single match, actually disgusting.
  13. [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.
  14. [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.
  15. [R69] Four in a Row 3/5 · US badly needs an update: I enjoy playing it. However, it has no ability to track scores. After each game, it says “current scores: 6; total scores 80.” Which makes absolutely no sense, and it says the exact same thing pretty much every time (the numbers don’t change). Also, the option to turn off sound does not work. And, you have to re-input your preferred settings every time you launch t
  16. [R99] Four in a Row 3/5 · US Please update!: Love! however, needs to be updated for iOS 11 please!!
  17. [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 .
  18. [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
  19. [R40] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Such a shame: This app was perfectly fine the first few adds, but then after a horrible loss in the game I was greeted to smiling fish on a add! I was just so traumatized that I had to actually take a break from electronics and aquariums for a week! I was just disgusted and mortified of playing the game and losing. I recommend you take all these horrid adds off if you really want people to enjoy t
  20. [R61] Four in a Row 2/5 · US Good but: The “sound off” feature doesn’t work
  21. [R64] 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! 😡
  22. [R70] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Cannot turn sound off.: Go to the setting turn sound off. Sound still plays.

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