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Head-to-head

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

Four in a Row 4.1★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 45
Winner 4 In A Row Board Game Connect
4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4.5★ · Free + IAP 65

For a more reliable and less frustrating experience, 4 In A Row Board Game Connect is the better choice, despite its ads.

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

Four in a Row struggles with fundamental bugs like non-functional sound controls and frequent crashes, particularly during ties. 4 In A Row Board Game Connect, while ad-heavy in its free version, offers more stable gameplay and a better overall user experience, though its online multiplayer can be unreliable.

Head to head

Features edge: 4 In A Row Board Game ConnectR9R14R32R50
Four in a Row Four in a Row offers basic Connect Four gameplay with adjustable difficulty and color changes, but lacks score tracking and persistent settings R9R32. Some users appreciate the absence of ads R14R50.
4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4 In A Row Board Game Connect provides a range of difficulty levels and supports two-player local games, with online multiplayer as a key feature, though it can be unreliable R64R93. Users desire more customization options like player names and piece colors R61.
Ease of Use edge: 4 In A Row Board Game ConnectR1R4R9R10
Four in a Row Users frequently report that the sound off feature does not work, leading to frustration R1R4R10R13. Settings also do not save between sessions R9R25.
4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4 In A Row Board Game Connect is generally easy to use for gameplay, but some users find the difficulty curve steep even on 'easy' R77. Online multiplayer connection issues are a common complaint R64R93.
Reliability edge: 4 In A Row Board Game ConnectR2R5R12R15
Four in a Row Four in a Row suffers from frequent crashes, especially when a game is about to end in a tie R2R12R20R25. There are also reports of the game not recognizing wins or incorrectly adding points R5R15. Some users note it needs an update for newer iOS versions .
4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4 In A Row Board Game Connect generally functions well for single-player and local two-player modes. However, online multiplayer is often slow to connect or fails entirely R64R69R81R93. Some users report wins not being counted .
AI Difficulty tieR6R7R8R16
Four in a Row Reviews for Four in a Row's AI are highly polarized, with some finding it too easy and predictable R6R7 and others finding it too difficult or unbeatable R8R16.
4 In A Row Board Game Connect The AI in 4 In A Row Board Game Connect is generally considered challenging, even on easy settings R77. Some users feel it's rigged or cheats .
Price/Value edge: Four in a RowR14R50R57R61
Four in a Row Four in a Row is free to download and users appreciate the lack of intrusive ads R14R50R57.
4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4 In A Row Board Game Connect is free with in-app purchases to remove ads R61. However, the free version is plagued by frequent and sometimes unskippable ads, which greatly detract from the experience R77R79R94R100.
Pick Four in a Row if

you prioritize a completely ad-free experience and are willing to tolerate significant bugs like non-functional sound and frequent crashes, especially during ties R14R50R1R2.

Pick 4 In A Row Board Game Connect if

you want a more stable game with working sound controls and are either willing to pay to remove ads or tolerate frequent advertisements in the free version R61R79R94.

Evidence note: Reviews for Four in a Row are heavily skewed towards technical issues and bugs, particularly the sound control and crashing problems. 4 In A Row Board Game Connect's negative reviews are predominantly about the intrusive ads and online multiplayer connectivity.

Frequently asked

Can I turn off the sound in Four in a Row?
No, despite an option in settings, multiple users report that the sound and music in Four in a Row cannot be turned off and continue to play R1R4R10R13.
Does Four in a Row crash frequently?
Yes, Four in a Row frequently crashes, especially when a game is about to end in a tie R2R12R20R25.
Are there many ads in 4 In A Row Board Game Connect?
Yes, the free version of 4 In A Row Board Game Connect has frequent and intrusive ads, with some users reporting an ad after every match and difficulty exiting them R77R79R94R100.
Is online multiplayer reliable in 4 In A Row Board Game Connect?
No, online multiplayer in 4 In A Row Board Game Connect is often reported as unreliable, with users experiencing slow connections, difficulty finding opponents, and frequent timeouts R64R69R81R93.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R9] Four in a Row 3/5 · US badly needs an update: I enjoy playing it. However, it has no ability to track scores. After each game, it says “current scores: 6; total scores 80.” Which makes absolutely no sense, and it says the exact same thing pretty much every time (the numbers don’t change). Also, the option to turn off sound does not work. And, you have to re-input your preferred settings every time you launch t
  2. [R14] Four in a Row 4/5 · US Good game!: I love it the fact that there is no adds is my dream and its pretty peacefull the music is anoyying so pls change it. idea make commands so put points to 100 or 10 ok.
  3. [R32] Four in a Row 4/5 · US Review: It’s a good connect 4 game. I like the difficulties and the ability to change colors. Something that needs to be change is one color is always the default color that starts a connect 4 game. It needs to be the multi-color as the default color that starts a connect 4 game.
  4. [R50] Four in a Row 5/5 · US It’s connect four: Title say it all, connect four with no ads or anything bad.
  5. [R1] Four in a Row 2/5 · US Good but: The “sound off” feature doesn’t work
  6. [R4] 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! 😡
  7. [R10] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Cannot turn sound off.: Go to the setting turn sound off. Sound still plays.
  8. [R2] 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.
  9. [R5] Four in a Row 5/5 · US Hilarious glitch: I would say I’m alright at this classic game but after beating the AI a few times it decided the game was over after getting only 3 in a row! The next move I literally would have won. From pure shock and unexpected laughter I give it 5 stars
  10. [R12] 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.
  11. [R15] Four in a Row 3/5 · US This game is broken: So bassicaly this game is really fun but when I play against the bot when I win it dosent see that I won and it keeps playing.
  12. [R6] Four in a Row 3/5 · US Basic features: This game needs a higher level of difficulty. These bots have noticeable patterns which weaken the gaming experience and/or the immediate challenge.
  13. [R7] Four in a Row 1/5 · US The algorithm is dumber than my 6 year old sister: I’m not an expert at connect four by any means, but I’ve played my 6 year old sister at connect four and she puts up more of a challenge than this computer algorithm. I feel dumber after playing on this app
  14. [R8] Four in a Row 5/5 · US ITS IMPOSIBAL TO BEAT: I love the music! On the home screen by theirs no way u can beat the AI it’s to smart but love the game and giveing a high rateing keep it up develipors!
  15. [R16] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Awful: This game doesn’t let you win
  16. [R57] Four in a Row 3/5 · US Knocks out my music!: Even when I turn the Sound option OFF on the game, my music, podcasts, and audiobooks cease playing. BOO! This mindless game is supposed to be a >secondary< distraction. 📱📲 Other than that incredibly annoying oversight, game plays well and had enough variation. I don't give a whoop about statistics so I can not comment on the accuracy of it or anything. No ads pop up OVER
  17. [R61] 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.
  18. [R13] 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. [R20] 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.
  20. [R25] 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.
  21. [R77] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4/5 · US It’s OK, I guess: It’s great to play, but there’s so many ads and also the difficulty curve is way too strong like I’m uneasy mode and then it’s exactly like it’s on hard mode, but I guess it’s kind of good fun to play. If you have nothing else I recommend you play the real connect for.
  22. [R79] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Ads: Forced Ad after every single match, actually disgusting.
  23. [R94] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Ads: You can’t exit out of the ads....do not recommend this game.
  24. [R100] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Such a shame: This app was perfectly fine the first few adds, but then after a horrible loss in the game I was greeted to smiling fish on a add! I was just so traumatized that I had to actually take a break from electronics and aquariums for a week! I was just disgusted and mortified of playing the game and losing. I recommend you take all these horrid adds off if you really want people to enjoy t
  25. [R64] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Can’t share play: The share play doesn’t work and I can’t invite my friends. Every time it just gets stuck loading for whoever is trying to join.
  26. [R69] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 3/5 · US Multi Player Match Making Needs Work: Game play is standard. CPU is challenging. Finding an online opponent is terrible.
  27. [R81] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 3/5 · US Pretty good: This game is really fun there is only 2 things I don’t like about this game when you mess up one time you restart and number two it didn’t let me get play with real people can anyone help me on that but besides those two it’s pretty good
  28. [R93] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 3/5 · US Play online more: Love the game. Wish I could play online more. Takes a while to allow online guests to join and many times it times out .

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