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Four in a Row vs Four In A Row

Four in a Row 4.9★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Four in a Row
Four In A Row 4.6★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 50

Four in a Row (App A) is the better choice for serious online play despite some cheating concerns, while Four In A Row (App B) is plagued by excessive and unskippable ads that severely hinder the free experience.

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Four in a Row (App A) offers a generally positive experience for online play, though users report issues with cheating and occasional bugs. Four In A Row (App B) is criticized heavily for its overwhelming number of long, unskippable ads, making the free version nearly unplayable.

Head to head

Features & Gameplay edge: Four in a RowR2R10R15R17
Four in a Row Users praise App A as the 'best one' for Connect Four, especially for online play, with many finding it challenging and fun R2R10R35. It offers online multiplayer and AI opponents with varying difficulty . However, some users report issues with the AI kicking them out when winning R15R17 and a limited number of online opponents in some regions .
Four In A Row App B is generally considered a good, fun, and challenging game, with options to change settings and difficulty for AI play . However, some users find the AI too easy even on hard mode and question the authenticity of online opponents, suggesting they might be bots with cranked-up difficulty R45. There are also requests for features like horizontal view on iPad and improved screen flipping for local multiplayer .
Ease of Use & Reliability edge: Four in a RowR9R11R12R15
Four in a Row App A is described as having a simple and easy interface . However, users report bugs, such as being kicked out of games R15R17R38, issues with blocking players not working effectively R11, and occasional server problems preventing match challenges R30. One user also noted a creepy issue where the app accessed their camera R9.
Four In A Row App B is noted for being easy to play . However, users report functionality issues, stating the app has 'gotten worse as far as functionality' . There are also complaints about the app pestering users to rate it even after they've done so .
Price & Value (Free vs. Paid) edge: Four in a RowR1R4R7R19
Four in a Row App A is free with in-app purchases. The main complaints for the free tier are frequent and unskippable ads after every game R1R4R7R19. One user who paid for no ads later experienced connection issues, making their purchase feel like a waste . There are also reports of losing in-game credits without explanation .
Four In A Row App B is also free with in-app purchases to remove ads. The free experience is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of long, unskippable ads R56. Some ads are reported to be 30 seconds to 2 minutes long and appear after every game, sometimes even containing inappropriate content R62. Users who paid to remove ads still experienced pop-ups for rating requests .
Community & Fair Play tieR3R11R13R25
Four in a Row App A has a community for online play, but it's significantly marred by widespread reports of cheating R3R11R13. Users, including highly ranked players, claim to have lost rank due to bots and other unfair play, and the blocking feature doesn't prevent re-challenges from cheaters R3R11R13. Some users also report fake online play where they seem to be playing against AI instead of real people R25.
Four In A Row App B has an online component, but users report that there are often 'not other players online' R56 or that the online opponents might be fake, playing the same 'guy' for days R45. There are also complaints about players quitting when losing, which impacts the fairness of the leaderboard system .
Support tieR38
Four in a Row One user reported that their attempts to contact customer care were 'completely ignored' regarding app malfunctions R38.
Four In A Row There is no specific feedback on customer support for App B in the provided reviews.
Pick Four in a Row if

you prioritize online multiplayer and a generally well-regarded gameplay experience, and are willing to contend with some cheating issues and ads in the free version R2R35.

Pick Four In A Row if

you are looking for a very basic, casual Connect Four game for offline play and are prepared to either tolerate an extreme number of long ads or pay to remove them R62.

Evidence note: The evidence for App B's support is thin, with no explicit mentions in the reviews. The comparison on community and fair play is a tie because both apps have significant issues in this area, albeit different ones.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in these games?
Yes, both games have a significant number of ads in their free versions, but App B (Four In A Row) is particularly criticized for having an overwhelming amount of long, unskippable ads R62. App A (Four in a Row) also has ads after every game, which users find 'horrible' and 'unbearable' R1R4R27.
Can you play online multiplayer?
Yes, both apps offer online multiplayer, but App A (Four in a Row) is generally preferred for its online play, despite issues with cheating and occasional server problems R30R35. App B (Four In A Row) users report often not finding other players online or suspecting fake online opponents R45R56.
Do these apps have cheating issues?
App A (Four in a Row) has significant and frequent reports of cheating, with users claiming to encounter bots and unfair play in online matches, and the blocking feature not working effectively against cheaters R3R11R13. App B (Four In A Row) has some users questioning the authenticity of online play, suggesting they might be playing against AI rather than real people R45.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Four in a Row 5/5 · US Best one: Tried a bunch of connect four apps, this one takes the cake.
  2. [R10] Four in a Row 5/5 · US Great game: It’s an awesome game!!!
  3. [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
  4. [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!
  5. [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
  6. [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
  7. [R12] Four in a Row 5/5 · US B: Kinda buggy but also really fun miller is weird
  8. [R1] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Horrible ads: Cannot close their horrible ads
  9. [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
  10. [R7] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Ads: The pop-up ads are so bad
  11. [R19] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Too many commercials: Too many commercials, garbage app.
  12. [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.
  13. [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
  14. [R25] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Creepy, deleted: Creepy AF. My bf and I were “playing” “each other” while talking on a videocall and his avatar lost the game on his 2nd move while I continued to play the game against an AI “him” ???! Is this a psyop?! Time travel?? Neither, - just fake?!?! Send h4lp! One mandatory star for the cute avatars tho.
  15. [R38] Four in a Row 5/5 · GB Middleton: Is anyone else having the same problem as me with this app. For months it’s been brilliant. All of a sudden I’ve only got access to play the computer, I’m getting kicked out of the app halfway through most games, can’t see any opponents anymore, or high scores, can’t play a decent game… And the contact us from customer care is being completely ignored ! It’s a shame ! If anyone else is
  16. [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
  17. [R62] Four In A Row 3/5 · US Ads: Good game, but just too many ads and the ads last just way too long. There’s a ad after every game. They ain’t no calm 30 sec either. They 1-2 minutes+. If you willing to pay to have the ads be taken away. Great game, if not. Prepare to watch a ton of commercials (ADS).
  18. [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
  19. [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 !
  20. [R45] 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. [R56] Four In A Row 3/5 · US Annoying Ads: Way too many annoying ads and often there are not other players online.

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