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Head-to-head

4 in a Row Classic Connect vs Four In A Row Connect

4 in a Row Classic Connect 4.4★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 60
Winner Four In A Row Connect
Four In A Row Connect 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75

For a more challenging AI experience and the option to play with friends and family, Four In A Row Connect (App B) is the better choice, despite its aggressive ad strategy.

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

Both '4 in a Row Classic Connect' (App A) and 'Four In A Row Connect' (App B) are free-to-play Connect Four games with in-app purchases to remove ads. App B generally offers a more engaging AI and better multiplayer features, while App A struggles with a consistently easy AI and frequent ad interruptions.

Head to head

AI Difficulty edge: Four In A Row ConnectR1R3R10R12
4 in a Row Classic Connect Many users find App A's computer opponent too easy and predictable, often winning in just a few moves, even on harder settings R1R3R10R12. Some users, however, find the hard mode challenging .
Four In A Row Connect App B's AI is generally perceived as more challenging, with users specifically mentioning the difficulty of the 'difficult mode' .
Ads Experience tieR4R7R9R13
4 in a Row Classic Connect App A is heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads, appearing after every game, sometimes locking up the game, and even appearing as banner ads R4R7R9R13. The price to remove ads is noted as $10, which some users find too high R41.
Four In A Row Connect App B also receives significant complaints about frequent and intrusive ads, often appearing after every round, being lengthy, difficult to close, and sometimes blocking the game board . The ad-free purchase is also noted as being around $9 or $10, which some consider overpriced R85R112.
Multiplayer/Social Features edge: 4 in a Row Classic ConnectR24R33R37R64
4 in a Row Classic Connect Some users desire an online multiplayer option to play against real people, as bots become boring R24R33. One review mentions playing online with family and friends R37.
Four In A Row Connect Users express frustration with App B's online play, noting issues with inviting friends, games not connecting, and a lack of a timer for online opponents who abandon games R64.
Reliability & Bugs tieR14R16R18R19
4 in a Row Classic Connect App A has issues with age restrictions preventing users from playing, despite the game being advertised for younger ages R14R16R19. There are also reports of the game playing for you or the computer cheating R18.
Four In A Row Connect App B has issues with daily rewards not unlocking and occasional reports of the game incorrectly stating a loss when a win occurred . Sound settings also reportedly do not always work .
Pick 4 in a Row Classic Connect if

You want a very casual Connect Four experience with a less challenging AI and are willing to tolerate frequent ads, or if you prefer a simpler local multiplayer.

Pick Four In A Row Connect if

You are looking for a more challenging AI opponent and appreciate better graphics and sound effects, and are prepared to either pay to remove ads or deal with frequent interruptions.

Evidence note: Both apps suffer from significant ad complaints, making it difficult to differentiate them on this dimension. The AI difficulty is a clearer differentiator, with App A consistently rated as too easy by many users.

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to remove ads in these Connect Four apps?
Both '4 in a Row Classic Connect' (App A) and 'Four In A Row Connect' (App B) offer in-app purchases to remove ads, with users reporting the price to be around $10 R41R85R112.
Which app offers a more challenging computer opponent?
Four In A Row Connect (App B) generally offers a more challenging computer opponent, with users finding its difficult mode to be engaging , whereas many users of 4 in a Row Classic Connect (App A) report the AI is too easy and predictable, even on higher settings R1R3R10R52.
Do these apps support online multiplayer?
Both apps offer some form of multiplayer, but Four In A Row Connect (App B) has significant user complaints about its online play, including difficulties connecting with friends and a lack of timers for opponents R64. 4 in a Row Classic Connect (App A) has users requesting online play, suggesting it may not be robust, though one user mentions playing online R24R33R37.

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. [R1] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US There is no challenge: When playing this there is no challenge. The computer doesn’t make any effort to block you or make the game competitive. You don’t have to think at all, so it makes it boring and uninteresting.
  2. [R3] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 3/5 · US Too easy: The computer is too easy
  3. [R10] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US Same moves all the time: Same moves all the time
  4. [R12] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 3/5 · US Kinda good app: It is a good app but it is kinda boring because the computer lets you win
  5. [R4] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US Too many ads: You spend more time forced into watching ads than you do playing the game.
  6. [R7] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US Adds: The ads are terrible they lock up there game
  7. [R9] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 3/5 · US Good game but …: Ok so I understand that games need ads to make money and I’m fine with that but this game went to far. On the bottom there is a ad at all times witch is small and not that big of a deal but after the game is over there is a BIG square ad that is very in the way right below the play again button which isn’t the best but I can live with it. If it was just that my review would be muc
  8. [R13] 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
  9. [R24] 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.
  10. [R33] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 3/5 · US Simple, but add free isn’t add free: Nice game play, but there isn’t much randomness in the bot’s play, so you have to vary your play if you want to play different sequences. Also, I purchased add free, but still get ads for other games. There should be a multiplayer option.
  11. [R37] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 5/5 · US It’s amazing: I’m Amelia I’m 7 in a haf this is amazing I can play with family and friends plus we can take trns or play online
  12. [R64] Four In A Row Connect 1/5 · US Online play?: There’s no online play on this
  13. [R14] 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
  14. [R16] 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?
  15. [R18] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 3/5 · US Needs improvement.: The game was fun until it started to play for you and the computer won.
  16. [R19] 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.
  17. [R41] 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. [R85] Four In A Row Connect 1/5 · US Four… ADS.. in a row: The game itself isn’t bad (and Mobility is usually good), but OH MY GOD… the ads. Like others have said, the ads ruin the experience. I think they had like a $9/$10 ad-free version, but this is Connect 4. It isn’t a masterpiece. I can play Connect 4 live on the web. $4? Ok. At any rate, do yourself a favor and pass. You’ll end up murdering someone.
  19. [R112] Four In A Row Connect 2/5 · US Add happy and super overpriced: I used this app first and went to pay to remove ads and saw the $10 price tag. Ummmm. Then I found a different one with better graphics and sound and paid $2 to remove ads. I think their strategy is that some people will pay without looking for an alternative. I’d rather support a dev making a great game for a good price.
  20. [R52] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US Review: While I do see how the game can be fun; for me as a person who has played connect 4 for over 5 years- I find the hard mode against the computer to be extremely easy to play against and the moves to be predictable.

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