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Head-to-head

Four in a Row vs 4 in a Row Classic Connect

Four in a Row 4.9★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Four in a Row
4 in a Row Classic Connect 4.4★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 45

Four in a Row (App A) is generally preferred for its online multiplayer experience and challenging AI, despite issues with ads and cheating, while 4 in a Row Classic Connect (App B) suffers from overly easy AI and pervasive ads.

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

Four in a Row (App A) offers a more engaging and competitive experience with online play and a challenging AI, though users frequently complain about excessive ads and some suspect cheating. 4 in a Row Classic Connect (App B) is criticized for its unchallenging AI, even on harder modes, and also has significant ad issues, making it less appealing for serious players.

Head to head

Features (Online Play, AI Difficulty) edge: Four in a RowR2R8R24R26
Four in a Row Four in a Row is praised for its online multiplayer, allowing users to play against real people and offering a leaderboard system R2R35R36. The AI is generally considered challenging, with users feeling like they need to improve their skills R8R26. However, some users report issues with connecting to online games and a limited number of opponents R24.
4 in a Row Classic Connect 4 in a Row Classic Connect is widely criticized for its lack of challenge, with many users finding the computer AI too easy and predictable, even on hard mode R42R44R51. While it has a two-player local mode, users express a desire for online multiplayer, which is not available .
Ads and Monetization tieR1R4R7R19
Four in a Row Users of Four in a Row frequently complain about an excessive number of unskippable ads appearing after every game R1R4R7R19. Some users who paid for ad removal still encountered issues or couldn't play . There are also reports of losing in-game credits without explanation .
4 in a Row Classic Connect 4 in a Row Classic Connect also has significant ad issues, with users reporting ads after every game, sometimes locking up the app R45. Some users who purchased ad-free still received ads for other games . The price to remove ads is noted as high ($10) compared to other apps .
Reliability and Stability tieR9R11R12R15
Four in a Row Four in a Row users report various reliability issues, including the app kicking them out when winning against the computer, claiming they lost R15R17. There are also reports of bugs, such as challenges not being approved, and issues with blocking players R11R12. Some users experienced losing access to online play or being kicked out of games . Concerns about privacy, like the app accessing the camera, were also raised R9.
4 in a Row Classic Connect 4 in a Row Classic Connect has fewer specific complaints about bugs or stability, but some users mention ads locking up the game . There are also reports of the game playing for you or the computer winning unexpectedly . Some users also experienced issues with age verification preventing them from playing .
Fairness and Cheating edge: Four in a RowR3R13R15R17
Four in a Row A significant concern for Four in a Row users is the prevalence of cheating in online play, with some high-ranked players losing their rank due to bots and admitted cheaters R3R13. Users also suspect the computer AI of cheating by kicking them out when they are winning R15R17.
4 in a Row Classic Connect 4 in a Row Classic Connect has some users claiming the computer cheats , but the primary complaint regarding fairness is the AI being too easy and predictable, rather than actively cheating R42R51R77.
Pick Four in a Row if

you want to play online against other people and prefer a more challenging AI, and are willing to tolerate frequent ads or potential cheating issues R2R35R36R26.

Pick 4 in a Row Classic Connect if

you are looking for a very casual, simple Connect Four game to play offline against a very easy computer or locally with a friend, and don't mind pervasive ads .

Evidence note: Four in a Row has a much smaller number of reviews compared to 4 in a Row Classic Connect, but its reviews are more recent and detailed, providing clearer insights into user experience. The free-vs-paid asymmetry is present, as both apps are free with in-app purchases, and both receive significant complaints about ads.

Frequently asked

Does Four in a Row have online multiplayer?
Yes, Four in a Row offers online multiplayer, allowing users to play against other people, which is a key feature praised by its users R2R35R36.
Is the AI challenging in 4 in a Row Classic Connect?
No, the AI in 4 in a Row Classic Connect is widely criticized for being too easy and predictable, even on hard mode, with many users finding it unchallenging and boring R42R44R51R77.
Are there many ads in these games?
Yes, both Four in a Row and 4 in a Row Classic Connect are heavily criticized for having an excessive number of unskippable ads, often appearing after every game R1R4R27R45.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 101 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. [R2] Four in a Row 5/5 · US Best one: Tried a bunch of connect four apps, this one takes the cake.
  2. [R8] Four in a Row 5/5 · US The only game that will make you feel like a fool: How could I have lost that connect for I am a genius. There’s no way this green beloved earth that I Bryan should have lost. Who is smarter than me. No, not one.
  3. [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.
  4. [R26] Four in a Row 5/5 · US fun game and i love to get better is really hard you can witch the modes: cool
  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. [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
  10. [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
  11. [R12] Four in a Row 5/5 · US B: Kinda buggy but also really fun miller is weird
  12. [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
  13. [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.
  14. [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
  15. [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!
  16. [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 !
  17. [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
  18. [R42] 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.
  19. [R44] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 3/5 · US Too easy: The computer is too easy
  20. [R51] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US Same moves all the time: Same moves all the time
  21. [R77] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US Lame: Very lame. Not challenging. Plays the same stupid moves repeatedly.
  22. [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
  23. [R45] 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.

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