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Head-to-head

Four in a Row vs 4 in a Row Classic Connect

Four in a Row 4.1★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 65
Winner Four in a Row
4 in a Row Classic Connect 4.4★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 40

Four in a Row is a better choice for a basic, ad-free Connect Four experience, despite its bugs, while 4 in a Row Classic Connect is plagued by excessive ads and inconsistent AI.

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

Four in a Row offers a simple, ad-free Connect Four game, but users frequently report issues with sound controls and app crashes, especially during ties. 4 in a Row Classic Connect suffers from an overwhelming number of ads and an AI that is either too easy or too difficult, leading to a frustrating user experience.

Head to head

Features tieR9R25R32R42
Four in a Row Four in a Row offers basic Connect Four gameplay with adjustable difficulty and the ability to change colors, but lacks score tracking and consistently fails to save settings R9R25R32. Some users appreciate the undo feature R42.
4 in a Row Classic Connect 4 in a Row Classic Connect also offers adjustable difficulty and a two-player mode . Some users desire online multiplayer capabilities .
Ease of Use tieR1R4R9R10
Four in a Row Users of Four in a Row consistently report that the sound off feature does not work, leading to annoying background sounds and music R1R4R10R13. Settings also often reset upon relaunch R9R25.
4 in a Row Classic Connect 4 in a Row Classic Connect has issues with age restrictions preventing some users from playing . The interface is generally simple, but ads frequently interrupt gameplay R64R69R73.
Reliability edge: Four in a RowR2R12R15R20
Four in a Row Four in a Row frequently crashes, especially when a game is about to end in a tie R2R12R20R25. Some users also report the game not recognizing a win R15. The app also needs updates for newer iOS versions .
4 in a Row Classic Connect 4 in a Row Classic Connect users complain about ads locking up the game R67. Some also report the game playing for them or the computer winning unfairly .
AI Difficulty tieR6R7R8R16
Four in a Row Reviews for Four in a Row are highly polarized regarding AI difficulty; some find it too easy and predictable, even on hard R6R7, while others find it too difficult or even impossible to beat R8R16.
4 in a Row Classic Connect 4 in a Row Classic Connect also has mixed reviews on AI difficulty. Many users find the AI too easy and predictable, not blocking or challenging them . However, some find the hard mode challenging or even impossible .
Price/Value edge: Four in a RowR11R14R50R57
Four in a Row Four in a Row is free to download and users appreciate the lack of intrusive ads R11R14R50R57.
4 in a Row Classic Connect 4 in a Row Classic Connect is free with in-app purchases, but users are highly critical of the excessive and intrusive ads, which appear after every game and sometimes lock up the app R64R67R69R73. The price to remove ads is considered too high by some R73.
Pick Four in a Row if

Pick Four in a Row if you want a free Connect Four game with minimal ads, and you can tolerate occasional crashes and non-functional sound controls R11R14R50. It's suitable for a quick, basic game without constant interruptions .

Pick 4 in a Row Classic Connect if

Pick 4 in a Row Classic Connect if you are looking for a game with a two-player option and are willing to pay a premium to remove ads, or if you don't mind frequent ad interruptions .

Evidence note: Reviews for both apps show a significant split in opinion regarding AI difficulty, making it difficult to definitively state which has a better AI. The free vs. paid asymmetry is notable for App B, where many negative reviews stem from ad frequency, a common issue for free-to-play games with IAPs.

Frequently asked

Can I turn off the sound in Four in a Row?
No, users consistently report that the sound off feature in Four in a Row does not work, with sounds and music continuing to play even when settings are toggled off R1R4R10R13.
Does 4 in a Row Classic Connect have many ads?
Yes, 4 in a Row Classic Connect is heavily criticized for having too many ads, with users reporting ads appearing after every game, large square ads, and ads that lock up the game R64R67R69R73.
Do these apps crash frequently?
Four in a Row frequently crashes, especially when a game is about to end in a tie R2R12R20R25. 4 in a Row Classic Connect has reports of ads locking up the game R67.

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. [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.
  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. [R42] Four in a Row 3/5 · US Tie causes app shutdown: Fine app..the undo feature is nice for accidental moves..but app glitches and shuts down immediately when it's apparent match will end in a tie
  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. [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.
  10. [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.
  11. [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.
  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. [R11] Four in a Row 5/5 · US Good AI, Good Game: Sometimes I win, sometimes the AI wins; seems just right. Gotta play smart. Ad bar at the bottom, but I hardly notice it; doesn’t impede game. Good job.
  17. [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.
  18. [R50] Four in a Row 5/5 · US It’s connect four: Title say it all, connect four with no ads or anything bad.
  19. [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
  20. [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.
  21. [R64] 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.
  22. [R67] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US Adds: The ads are terrible they lock up there game
  23. [R69] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 3/5 · US Good game but …: Ok so I understand that games need ads to make money and I’m fine with that but this game went to far. On the bottom there is a ad at all times witch is small and not that big of a deal but after the game is over there is a BIG square ad that is very in the way right below the play again button which isn’t the best but I can live with it. If it was just that my review would be muc
  24. [R73] 4 in a Row Classic Connect 1/5 · US Too many ads: Will literally open settings and close it then an ads comes up. No why I’m paying teen dollars

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