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Head-to-head

Four in a Row. vs Four in a Row

Four in a Row. 4.4★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 70
Winner Four in a Row.
Four in a Row 4.1★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 45

Four in a Row. (App A) is a better choice for those seeking a basic, ad-free experience, while Four in a Row (App B) struggles with persistent bugs and an inability to control sound.

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App A, 'Four in a Row.', is generally praised for being a bare-bones, ad-free game, though some find the AI too challenging. App B, 'Four in a Row', faces significant criticism for numerous bugs, including crashing, sound control issues, and network play problems, despite some users enjoying its challenging AI.

Head to head

Features edge: Four in a Row.R1R2R3R10
Four in a Row. Users appreciate App A for its simplicity and lack of ads, making it good for quick play and solo practice R2. Some find the AI challenging across difficulty levels R1R3R10R11, while others desire more advanced features like username changes or find the AI too predictable .
Four in a Row App B offers a challenging AI that some users enjoy and find makes them better at the game . However, many users report issues with basic features like score tracking, which doesn't work correctly , and an inability to save preferred settings between sessions R85.
Ease of Use edge: Four in a Row.R4R30R39R51
Four in a Row. App A is described as easy to play R51. However, some users report issues with the app asking them to join Game Center R4 and find the interface too small on iPads .
Four in a Row App B's interface is described as user-friendly and nice-looking . Despite this, many users struggle with the AI being too difficult even on easy settings and report issues with accidental moves due to 'fat fingers' R30 or the game registering touches in the wrong place R39.
Reliability edge: Four in a Row.R2R13R19R22
Four in a Row. App A is praised for being stable and not having ads R2. However, some users report slow loading times R13, freezing and glitches R22, and crashes, particularly when winning R62 or when a game is about to end in a draw . Network mode is also reported as not working R19.
Four in a Row App B suffers from significant reliability issues. Numerous users report the app crashing frequently, especially when a game is about to end in a tie R72R80R85R100. There are also reports of the game not recognizing a win and general bugs .
Price/Value edge: Four in a Row.R2R13R28R40
Four in a Row. App A is free to download and users appreciate the lack of ads R2. Some negative reviews mention intrusive ads, but these seem to contradict other users' experiences R13R28R40.
Four in a Row App B is also free to download. Users acknowledge the presence of an ad bar at the bottom, but some find it unobtrusive . However, the numerous bugs and lack of working features detract from its overall value R72R73.
Support tieR19R61R62R64
Four in a Row. Users have requested fixes for network mode issues R19 and crashes R62. There are also requests for updates to support newer iOS versions .
Four in a Row Many users have reported issues that require developer attention, such as the inability to turn off sound R61R64R70R73, crashing bugs R72R80R100, and non-functional score tracking . Users explicitly ask for these issues to be fixed R72.
Pick Four in a Row. if

You want a straightforward, ad-free Four in a Row game for quick solo play or practice R2. You are looking for a challenging AI, even on easier settings R1R3R10R11.

Pick Four in a Row if

You are looking for a very challenging AI that will make you feel like a 'god in connect four' after extensive play .

Evidence note: Both apps are free, so negative reviews often stem from friction with free-tier limitations or bugs. App B has a higher volume of recent negative reviews related to critical bugs, especially sound control and crashing.

Frequently asked

Can I turn off the sound in Four in a Row (App B)?
No, many users report that the sound and music options in App B do not work, and the game's sounds persist even when toggled off R61R64R70R73.
Does Four in a Row (App B) crash frequently?
Yes, many users report that App B crashes frequently, especially when a game is about to end in a tie, which can be frustrating R72R80R85R100.
Is the AI in Four in a Row (App A) too hard?
Many users find the AI in App A to be quite challenging, even on easy mode, making it difficult to win R1R3R10R11.
Does Four in a Row. (App A) have ads?
Some users praise App A for being 'bare bones and NO ADS' R2, while a few others mention irritating or flashing ads R13R28R40.

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] Four in a Row. 1/5 · US Robot: The robot in the 1player mode was too hard even in easy mode
  2. [R2] Four in a Row. 5/5 · US This is the one: Bare bones and NO ADS. Perfect for fast playing and solo practice
  3. [R3] Four in a Row. 3/5 · US 4 in a row: Tough game to win!
  4. [R10] Four in a Row. 1/5 · US Briley: It kinda is hard when you're on easy level it still is hard
  5. [R4] Four in a Row. 1/5 · US Stop!!!: Stop asking me to join Game Center
  6. [R30] Four in a Row. 3/5 · GB Decent to good: Let down by my fat fingers
  7. [R39] Four in a Row. 3/5 · GB 4 in a row: Some times it makes you press on the wrong place
  8. [R51] Four in a Row. 5/5 · US Takes you back: This game brings back so many great memories of connect four! So easy to play and fun!
  9. [R13] Four in a Row. 2/5 · US APP: This app loads slow. The advertisements are too long and Hard to get rid.
  10. [R19] Four in a Row. 1/5 · US Network mode not working: Opponent move does not register unless you exit game play and return to board. This used to work but now unplayable. Please fix. I have iPhone 6. Same issue still exist
  11. [R22] Four in a Row. 1/5 · US Fun but 1 problem: The game is fun in all but you play rounds and it freezes ❄️ then glitches 👾 that’s why I’m getting rid of this app. 👎🏻👾😢👎🏻👾😥👎🏻
  12. [R28] Four in a Row. 1/5 · US Good game, bad scam.: The game isn't self isn't bad, it's the fact it bombards you with ads. I understand fully that it's free but it also sends you out of the ap countless times and gives messages like "free phone" to the player that could cause a virus. So I you want to play this cute game while waiting. Get it somewhere else. Don't risk your phone.
  13. [R40] Four in a Row. 1/5 · US X: It WAS a fun game until they added a FLASHING AD at the bottom. You can't make it go away -VERY IRRITATING! I'll never play it again, or any other game with flashing ads.
  14. [R61] Four in a Row 2/5 · US Good but: The “sound off” feature doesn’t work
  15. [R62] Four in a Row 4/5 · US Crashes: When I’m winning the game seems to crash a lot. I like the game. But that has to be fixed.
  16. [R64] Four in a Row 1/5 · US You can’t turn the sound off!!: If you’re at work, in a meeting and board out of your mind, the very last thing you want is for the boss to hear you playing games on your phone. That’s why I turn the sound off on all my games. But this game now has the sound on no matter what you have it set on!! Let me turn the sound off if I want to or I’m deleting the game! 😡
  17. [R70] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Cannot turn sound off.: Go to the setting turn sound off. Sound still plays.
  18. [R73] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Sounds don’t go off: Every time you start, you have to reset the music and sounds to off, but the sounds don’t really go off. So the pieces click, and there’s applause when you win and this creepy sigh sound when you lose.
  19. [R72] Four in a Row 3/5 · US Crashes: I like to keep track of my wins n the cpu wins during my lil tournaments in my head but can’t do that if it crashes when it’s a tie… FIX YALL APP!!! Been like this too long… I’m uninstalling now for a diff one.
  20. [R80] Four in a Row 4/5 · US App Crashing: Great app but, this app keeps crashing for me. Still great for free time when you want to exercise your brain.
  21. [R85] Four in a Row 2/5 · US Not too bad for a freebie: Turning off sound does not turn off sound. Hard isn't that hard but it is more competitive than others I've played. App sometimes crashes at the time of a draw and sometimes the move prior to a draw. When you leave the app it doesn't maintain your settings or game count.
  22. [R100] Four in a Row 2/5 · US Fun, but crashes, a lot: I forgot I used to have this app and started playing again. It’s really fun playing against the computer but about every 3-5 plays it crashes and it’s becoming more frequent. Besides that it’s fun
  23. [R11] Four in a Row. 5/5 · US Crazy Fun: I thought I would breeze through this, but I’m so wrong!

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