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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 60
Winner Four In A Row
Four In A Row 4.6★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 70

For a more reliable online multiplayer experience and fewer unskippable ads, App B (Four In A Row) is the better choice, despite both apps struggling with ad frequency.

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

Both '4 In A Row Board Game Connect' (App A) and 'Four In A Row' (App B) offer a classic Connect 4 experience, but are heavily criticized for excessive ads. App B has a slight edge in overall ratings and a more functional online multiplayer, while App A struggles with connection issues and basic customization.

Head to head

Features tieR1R5R9R12
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A offers a range of difficulty for its CPU opponent, which some users find challenging R5R9. However, customization options are limited, with users unable to personalize player names or change piece colors even in the paid version R1. Some users also report issues with win counting R12 and the CPU cheating .
Four In A Row App B allows users to change settings and difficulty, with many finding the hard bot challenging R71. Some users, however, find the bot too easy even on hard mode . The game is praised for its clean background and easy gameplay .
Ease of Use edge: Four In A RowR5R17R28R29
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A is generally considered easy to play R5R29. However, some users find the difficulty curve too strong, even on easy mode R17R28. There are also reports of the screen being cut off and the game being slow .
Four In A Row App B is described as very easy to play and hard to stop once started . Users appreciate the simple interface . However, some users report issues with screen flipping settings, especially for two-player mode .
Reliability edge: Four In A RowR4R6R9R33
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A suffers from significant reliability issues, particularly with its online multiplayer. Users report that share play doesn't work, getting stuck loading R4, and difficulty inviting friends R4. Finding online opponents is described as terrible R9, with games often timing out or players logging off R33. The app also requires an internet connection to play R6.
Four In A Row App B also has issues with its online multiplayer, with users reporting that there are often no other players online and that players quit when losing . Some users suspect the 'online' play is fake and just a difficult bot R64. Functionality has reportedly declined for some users .
Price/Value tieR1R17R19R34
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App A is free with in-app purchases. It charges a nominal one-time fee to remove ads R1. However, even the paid version is criticized for lacking customization R1. The free version is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, with some being unskippable or inappropriate R17R19R34.
Four In A Row App B is also free with in-app purchases to remove ads. However, many users complain about an excessive number of long, unskippable ads after every game, making the free experience frustrating . Some ads are also reported to be inappropriate . Users who purchased the no-ad version still report being pestered to rate the game .
Support tieR4R9R21R33
4 In A Row Board Game Connect There is no specific feedback on customer support for App A. However, users express frustration with persistent issues like non-functional share play R4R21, online connection problems R9R33, and unskippable/inappropriate ads R34R49, suggesting these issues are not being adequately addressed.
Four In A Row There is no specific feedback on customer support for App B. Users frequently complain about the overwhelming number of ads and issues with the online multiplayer R64, indicating a lack of resolution for common user pain points.
Pick 4 In A Row Board Game Connect if

You are looking for a basic Connect 4 game to play offline against a challenging CPU and are willing to pay to remove ads, or tolerate frequent ads R5R9R17R19.

Pick Four In A Row if

You want a straightforward Connect 4 game with a generally smoother experience, especially for online play, and are prepared to either tolerate many ads or pay to remove them R71.

Evidence note: Both apps suffer from significant complaints about ads, which heavily skew recent reviews negatively. App B has a much larger volume of reviews, giving a broader perspective, but both struggle with similar issues. Evidence for support is thin for both apps, as users primarily report problems rather than interactions with support.

Frequently asked

Do these apps have a lot of ads?
Yes, both '4 In A Row Board Game Connect' (App A) and 'Four In A Row' (App B) are heavily criticized for having a large number of ads, often appearing after every game and sometimes being unskippable or very long R19R34R49R55.
Can I play online with friends?
While both apps offer online multiplayer, '4 In A Row Board Game Connect' (App A) has significant issues with share play not working, getting stuck loading, and difficulty inviting friends R4R9R33. 'Four In A Row' (App B) also has reported problems with finding online opponents and players quitting, with some users suspecting the 'online' play is actually against a bot R64.
Are there customization options?
'4 In A Row Board Game Connect' (App A) has limited customization, not allowing users to personalize player names or change piece colors, even after paying to remove ads R1. 'Four In A Row' (App B) allows changing settings and difficulty, but user reviews do not mention extensive visual customization R71.

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. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [R28] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 2/5 · US I hate this app: When it says easy it’s expert + that’s why 🙁
  7. [R29] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 5/5 · US This game is so much fun: You can and stack of blocks you can play two player games it has millions of features you should just say let’s play
  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. [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.
  10. [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 .
  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. [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
  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. [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.
  16. [R64] Four In A Row 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
  17. [R71] Four In A Row 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

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