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Head-to-head

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

Four in a Row 4.9★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Four in a Row
4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4.5★ · Free + IAP 55

Four in a Row (App A) is the better choice for players seeking a more robust online multiplayer experience, despite its issues with ads and alleged cheating, while 4 In A Row Board Game Connect (App B) struggles significantly with online connectivity and customization.

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

Four in a Row (App A) generally offers a more engaging experience with challenging AI and a busy online community, but it is heavily criticized for frequent and intrusive ads and concerns about cheating. 4 In A Row Board Game Connect (App B) provides good gameplay against the CPU but is plagued by severe online connectivity problems, unskippable ads, and a lack of customization options.

Head to head

Online Multiplayer edge: Four in a RowR3R11R13R24
Four in a Row Users praise App A for its active online community and the ability to play against real people, with some calling it the 'best app hands down if you want online play' R35R36. However, some players report issues with blocking cheaters not working effectively and occasional connection problems R3R11R13R30.
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App B's online multiplayer is a significant weakness, with numerous complaints about slow connection times, inability to find opponents, and friends being unable to join games .
Ads and Monetization tieR1R4R7R19
Four in a Row App A is heavily criticized for its 'horrible' and 'unskipable' ads that appear 'after EVERY GAME', making the app 'unbearable' for many users R1R4R7R19. Some users who paid for no ads still experienced issues .
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App B also receives widespread complaints about 'forced Ad after every single match' and 'unskippable' ads, with some users unable to exit them R60. There are also concerns about ads being unsuitable for children .
Fairness and AI Difficulty tieR3R13R15R17
Four in a Row Many users of App A allege cheating, particularly in online play, with some claiming to have lost rank due to bots and others reporting opponents taking long times to respond before making perfect moves R3R13. There are also accusations that the computer system kicks players out when they are winning R15R17.
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App B's AI is described as challenging, with some users finding even 'easy mode' to be like 'expert +' or 'hard mode' . There are also claims that the game cheats, with the NPC needing fewer pieces to win or not counting wins .
Customization and Features edge: Four in a RowR24R39R40R42
Four in a Row App A allows users to change their name and appearance, but some wish for the ability to reset their ranking R39R40. One user noted a limited number of people to play with online R24.
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App B is criticized for not allowing personalization of player names, inability to change piece colors, and a general lack of features beyond basic gameplay R42R77. Some users suggest adding different counter colors R77.
Reliability and Bugs tieR9R12R30R37
Four in a Row App A users report occasional bugs, such as being kicked out of games, issues with approving match challenges, and problems with the app accessing the camera R9R12R30. One user also mentioned losing in-game credits without explanation R37.
4 In A Row Board Game Connect App B has reports of the game not working, getting stuck loading, and screen cut-off issues . Some users also mention the game being slow .
Pick Four in a Row if

Pick Four in a Row if you prioritize online multiplayer and are willing to tolerate frequent ads and potential issues with cheating, as it offers a more active community and challenging gameplay R35R36.

Pick 4 In A Row Board Game Connect if

Pick 4 In A Row Board Game Connect if you primarily want to play against the computer and are not concerned with online multiplayer or customization, and can endure numerous ads .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases to remove ads, and both receive significant complaints about ads and alleged cheating, making direct comparison on these points challenging. App B has a much larger volume of reviews, but a lower lifetime rating, indicating more widespread dissatisfaction despite its user base.

Frequently asked

Do these apps have a free version?
Yes, both Four in a Row and 4 In A Row Board Game Connect are free to download and play, but they include in-app purchases to remove ads R1R42.
Are there many ads in these games?
Yes, both apps are heavily criticized for having frequent, unskippable, and intrusive ads that appear after nearly every game, with some users reporting difficulty closing them R1R4R27R60.
Can I play online with friends?
Four in a Row (App A) offers online play and is noted for its active community, though some users report issues with blocking and occasional connectivity problems R35R36R11R30. 4 In A Row Board Game Connect (App B) has significant problems with its online multiplayer, with many users unable to connect with friends or find opponents .
Do the apps allow customization?
Four in a Row (App A) allows users to change their name and appearance R39R40. 4 In A Row Board Game Connect (App B) is criticized for its lack of customization, not allowing users to personalize player names or change piece colors R42R77.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] Four in a Row 3/5 · US Cheating: Hi, I was at one point rated the highest player in America and number 1 in the world. Later on I lost my Rank due to cheating. I have compared games I've played and games I've played against bots and they're identical. Not saying everyone cheats, but its flooding and ruining the game. One bot most cheaters use is connect four solver.
  2. [R11] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Block: If I block someone I know is playing unfairly or cheating if you will, why are they still allowed to challenge me? Block should mean more than just limiting the chat feature…if I block you that means I don’t want to play against you ever again in any capacity
  3. [R13] Four in a Row 2/5 · US Too many cheaters: It’s not everyone but I will see people that are like 4,000 take 17 seconds to respond and then they will just do that everytime a guy even admitted to me that he was cheating
  4. [R24] Four in a Row 5/5 · US A little wish: Hi, i am Ali from lebanon i feel happy to reach u and say that this game is very nice but there is a little problem that i wish it would be solved which is there is a very limited number of people to play with in online section. regards, best luck.
  5. [R1] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Horrible ads: Cannot close their horrible ads
  6. [R4] Four in a Row 1/5 · US So many adds: No matter if u play the computer or a person online you’ll have to deal with a unskipable add after EVERY GAME
  7. [R7] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Ads: The pop-up ads are so bad
  8. [R19] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Too many commercials: Too many commercials, garbage app.
  9. [R15] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Will kick you out when winning against robot computer system: This has happened several times already. When you play one on one with the computer on hard mode and see that the computer is losing and your winning, it will take a moment to think about its “next move” then automatically kick you out and say you lost for no reason when clearly you weren’t going to lose and it NEVER shows you how it “w
  10. [R17] Four in a Row 1/5 · US User: This app cheats! It will randomly end the game and say “you lost the game” and won’t even allow you to finish! I absolutely despise this app! I am very competitive and I hate cheaters!
  11. [R39] Four in a Row 4/5 · GB Very addictive: I really love this connect 4. It’s one of the best connect 4 app I’ve played. I like the leaderboard system. The only knock is that you can reset your user. It allows you to change your name and also your appearance but I really would like to restart from a fresh ranking.
  12. [R40] Four in a Row 4/5 · GB Good: Hard to find out how to change your region and name
  13. [R42] 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.
  14. [R9] Four in a Row 1/5 · US It’s spying on us: Every time I open it it goes to the camara app on my files and asks for a picture. I’ve tried deleting it and reinstalling but it keeps doing it
  15. [R12] Four in a Row 5/5 · US B: Kinda buggy but also really fun miller is weird
  16. [R30] Four in a Row 5/5 · US Needs update: Periodically throughout the day there will be moments where no player can approve match challenges from anyone. This last for a few minutes each time. Other then that the is the absolute best 4 in a row game online by far. I love this app. Please fix
  17. [R37] Four in a Row 5/5 · GB WARNING:: It's a fun game, but don't buy any credits - I once logged in and I found out that lost 10k (but I'm not sure why).
  18. [R27] Four in a Row 1/5 · GB Ads after every game: Every single game you play, is then followed by a 30+ second add. The gameplay is good, the ads are unbearable
  19. [R60] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Ads: Forced Ad after every single match, actually disgusting.
  20. [R35] Four in a Row 5/5 · GB Best connect 4 app !: I am from the UK, this app is the best app hands down if you want online play! It’s a busy app! This is not a fake review either. Feel free to dm my insta and I’ll tell you this myself ( blackoutbarbers ) 136. Download it !
  21. [R36] Four in a Row 5/5 · GB Just what I needed.: So I was looking for four in a row games and I stumbled upon this one. Basically, all you have to do is go on the online player button and then press new game. After that you should be playing a match of four in a row after some waiting. Or if you want to play with robots just go to no-online games. I think this game has just the right amount of difficulty and definitely can i
  22. [R77] 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.

Synthesized from 101 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store