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Head-to-head

4 in a Row Classic Connect vs Four In A Row

4 in a Row Classic Connect 4.4★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 60
Winner Four In A Row
Four In A Row 4.6★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 75

Four In A Row (App B) is generally preferred due to its higher lifetime rating and more challenging AI, despite both apps suffering from excessive ads.

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

Both '4 in a Row Classic Connect' (App A) and 'Four In A Row' (App B) offer the classic Connect 4 experience, but are heavily criticized for intrusive ads. App B has a significantly higher number of ratings and a slightly better lifetime score, with users finding its AI more challenging, while App A's AI is often described as too easy.

Head to head

AI Difficulty & Challenge edge: Four In A RowR1R3R12R31
4 in a Row Classic Connect Many users find App A's computer opponent too easy, stating it makes no effort to block and allows easy wins, leading to a boring experience R1R3R12R31. However, some users on 'hard mode' found it challenging, even 'impossible to win' for non-pros .
Four In A Row App B's AI is generally perceived as more challenging, with users describing it as 'very challenging' and 'so smart' . While some still find the robot 'stupid' even on hard mode , others report beating the hard bot only a few times .
Advertisements tieR4R7R9R13
4 in a Row Classic Connect App A is heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads, with users reporting ads after every game, ads that lock up the game, and ads that are very intrusive R4R7R9R13. The price to remove ads is noted as $10, which some consider too high .
Four In A Row App B also receives significant negative feedback for its numerous and lengthy ads, with users stating there are ads after every game, that they are 30 seconds to 2 minutes long, and often unskippable or difficult to close .
Multiplayer & Online Features tieR5R20R24R33
4 in a Row Classic Connect App A offers a local two-player mode R5R20R37 and some users mention an online mode R37, but there are requests for better online capabilities and playing against real opponents R24R33.
Four In A Row App B also offers online play, but users report issues with 'fake online' opponents who are likely bots with cranked-up difficulty R64. There are also complaints about players quitting online games when losing R120 and general issues with online multiplayer not working R118.
User Interface & Experience tieR8R14R15R16
4 in a Row Classic Connect Users generally find App A to be a simple and functional Connect 4 game R8. However, there are complaints about an age restriction issue preventing some users from playing R14R16 and a lack of cumulative score tracking R15.
Four In A Row App B is praised for being easy to play and having a clean background . However, users report issues with screen flipping settings for 2-player mode , the lack of a horizontal view on iPad , and persistent rating requests even after purchase . Some also note a decline in overall functionality .
Pick 4 in a Row Classic Connect if

You are looking for a very casual Connect 4 game for younger children who might prefer an easier AI, and you are prepared for frequent ads or willing to pay $10 to remove them R1.

Pick Four In A Row if

You want a Connect 4 game with a more challenging AI, even on hard mode, and you are willing to tolerate numerous long ads or pay to remove them .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases (IAP) to remove ads. The significant negative feedback for both apps revolves around the quantity and intrusiveness of these ads, which is typical for free-to-play games. App B has a much larger user base and higher lifetime rating, suggesting a generally more satisfying experience despite the ad complaints.

Frequently asked

Which app has more challenging AI?
Four In A Row (App B) generally offers a more challenging AI, with users describing it as 'very challenging' and 'so smart,' even if some still find it beatable . In contrast, 4 in a Row Classic Connect (App A) is frequently criticized for having an AI that is 'too easy' and 'not competitive' on lower difficulties R1R3R12R31.
Are there many ads in these games?
Yes, both 4 in a Row Classic Connect (App A) and Four In A Row (App B) are heavily criticized for having too many ads, with users reporting ads after every game, long ad durations (30 seconds to 2 minutes), and ads that are intrusive or difficult to close R4R7R40R54.
Can you play online in these apps?
Yes, both apps offer some form of online play; 4 in a Row Classic Connect (App A) mentions online play with family and friends R37, and Four In A Row (App B) has an online option, though users report issues with 'fake online' opponents and players quitting games R64R118R120.

What reviewers actually said

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  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. [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
  4. [R31] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US Lame game: It’s like playing against a 3 year old
  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. [R5] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 5/5 · US My girlfriend beats me: She got her first win against me so she wanted me to give 5 stars
  10. [R20] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 5/5 · US Connect Four Game Review: This game is amazing but has many ads. It is a very good game except for the ads.It is very fun to play with one person or two.
  11. [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.
  12. [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.
  13. [R8] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 5/5 · US 👍: It’s connect 4
  14. [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
  15. [R15] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 3/5 · US Can we fix this please: Why can’t see the cumulative score after we finish a game?? Line cumulative wins???
  16. [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?
  17. [R40] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US Ads: Too many ads
  18. [R54] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US To many ads: Way too many ads
  19. [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
  20. [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
  21. [R118] Four In A Row 1/5 · US Bad multiplayer: it doesnt work. the app is full to the brims of annoying ads too.
  22. [R120] Four In A Row 3/5 · GB Online element need fixing: Good interface and like the option of playing online. However, lots of players quit when their next move results in a loss. Players who do this should have a lot of there points removed.

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