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

Four In A Row 4.6★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 70
Winner Four In A Row
4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4.5★ · Free + IAP 55

Four In A Row is the better choice for a classic Four In A Row experience, offering more consistent gameplay and a wider range of difficulty, despite its significant ad issues.

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

Both Four In A Row apps offer a free version of the classic game with in-app purchases to remove ads. Four In A Row (App A) is praised for its challenging AI and smooth gameplay, but heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of long, unskippable ads. 4 In A Row Board Game Connect (App B) also faces ad complaints and significant issues with its online multiplayer functionality and customization.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Four In A RowR2R3R4R5
Four In A Row Users appreciate Four In A Row for its challenging AI, with some finding the 'hard bot' very difficult R2R5R11R29 while others find it too easy or 'stupid' even on hard mode R3R4. The game allows for difficulty settings R11. Some users enjoy the quick, fun nature of the game R8. However, there are complaints about the online play being 'fake' or not working R4R58 and a lack of screen rotation for iPad .
4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4 In A Row Board Game Connect also offers a challenging CPU, with some users finding it very difficult even on easy mode and some even claiming the AI cheats . The game is described as a good simulation of the real thing and fun for two players . However, many users report significant issues with online multiplayer, including difficulty connecting with friends or opponents, frequent disconnections, and long loading times R64R69. Customization options are limited, with no ability to change player names or piece colors even in the paid version .
Ease of Use tieR8R9R38R75
Four In A Row Four In A Row is generally considered easy to play R8R38. However, some users find the screen flipping settings for 2-player mode inconvenient R9.
4 In A Row Board Game Connect Users find 4 In A Row Board Game Connect easy to play with friends R75. Some find the game confusing or slow .
Reliability and Stability tieR25R42R58R64
Four In A Row Some users report issues with the app's functionality declining R25 and ads causing the app to malfunction or become unclosable R42. Online multiplayer is also noted as unreliable R58.
4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4 In A Row Board Game Connect has frequent complaints about its online multiplayer not working, getting stuck loading, or opponents logging off R64R69. Some users also report the game not counting wins or the screen being cut off .
Price and Value (Free + IAP) tieR1R6R10R13
Four In A Row Four In A Row is free with in-app purchases to remove ads. However, the ad experience is overwhelmingly negative, with users reporting 'too many' R6R10R13 and 'insanely long' ads R46 that can last 1-2 minutes after every game R21R31. Some ads are unskippable R46 or cannot be exited R42. One user who purchased the no-ad version was still pestered to rate the game, feeling ripped off R1. There are also reports of inappropriate 'sex ads' .
4 In A Row Board Game Connect 4 In A Row Board Game Connect also offers a free version with ads and a nominal one-time fee to remove them . However, like App A, it suffers from a high volume of ads, described as 'forced after every single match' R79 and unclosable . There are also serious concerns about ads being 'for adults' with 'bad words and sexual cartoons', making it unsuitable for children .
Pick Four In A Row if

You want a straightforward Four In A Row game with a generally challenging AI and don't mind paying to remove ads, or are willing to tolerate a very high volume of ads in the free version R2R5R11R38.

Pick 4 In A Row Board Game Connect if

You are looking for a Four In A Row game primarily for local two-player fun and are less concerned with online multiplayer or customization options .

Evidence note: Both apps have significant complaints regarding ads and online multiplayer functionality, making it difficult to find a clear winner in those areas. App A has a much larger review base, which provides more detailed feedback on its AI and ad experience.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in these Four In A Row games?
Yes, both Four In A Row (App A) and 4 In A Row Board Game Connect (App B) are heavily criticized for having an excessive number of long, unskippable ads that appear after almost every game, with some users reporting ads lasting 1-2 minutes R21R31R46R79.
Can you play online multiplayer in these games?
Both apps offer online multiplayer, but users report significant issues with connectivity and functionality for both. Four In A Row (App A) users describe online play as 'fake' or not working R4R58, while 4 In A Row Board Game Connect (App B) users frequently experience difficulty connecting with opponents, long loading times, and disconnections R64R69.
Is the AI challenging in these games?
The AI in both games is generally considered challenging, with many users finding the 'hard' mode difficult in Four In A Row (App A) R2R5R11R29 and some finding the CPU in 4 In A Row Board Game Connect (App B) challenging even on easy settings, with some claiming it cheats .

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. [R2] Four In A Row 5/5 · US Fun: It is very challenging
  2. [R3] Four In A Row 3/5 · US This game is ok: 4inarow is a good game the only thing I don’t like is that when I’m playing by myself and with the robot I always win like I don’t get it, the robot never wins like its trained to be stupid or something. And the game is on hard mode so it’s not like it’s on easy mode. I’m being generous giving this game a three out of five starz.
  3. [R4] 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
  4. [R5] Four In A Row 5/5 · US The hard bot is sooo fine: She’s so fine bru… #HEARMEOUT
  5. [R8] Four In A Row 5/5 · US Connect Four for quick fun: This game is very easy to play Once you get started it hard to stop. Don’t leave home without it. Get it now!
  6. [R9] Four In A Row 3/5 · US Screen flipping: You can improve the game a lot if you change the screen flipping settings because if you’re playing two V2, you can just go against each other and not have to play on the same side
  7. [R38] Four In A Row 5/5 · US Great game: Really fun version of a classic game. Clean background and easy to play.
  8. [R75] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 3/5 · US It’s fun but.........: This I a great game. I just wish there was more to it. It is great to play with family and friends but can’t there be more?
  9. [R25] Four In A Row 2/5 · US Decline: The app has gotten worse as far as functionality.
  10. [R42] Four In A Row 3/5 · GB App Malfunction: Good game of course, but the app is unbearable. I always have to leave the app when an ad pops up because I can’t cross out of it within the game
  11. [R58] Four In A Row 1/5 · US Bad multiplayer: it doesnt work. the app is full to the brims of annoying ads too.
  12. [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.
  13. [R1] Four In A Row 1/5 · US Stop pestering me to rate the game.: Initially rated it four stars and even purchased the no ad version…but every other game it keeps pestering me to rate the game…so now you get one star. Feels like a rip off to buy no ads if you’re going to continue to interrupt the flow of my game with your pop up rating request AFTER I already rated you…fix this, and I’ll fix my rating back.
  14. [R6] Four In A Row 3/5 · US Review: Too many advertisements but otherwise GREAT
  15. [R10] Four In A Row 2/5 · US Too many ads in the way: Pure telling me I have to wait 30 seconds to a minute after each time a game ends.. rather irritating.
  16. [R13] Four In A Row 1/5 · US Ads: Too many ads
  17. [R21] 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. [R31] Four In A Row 2/5 · US Addddddsssss: Too many long ads. Those things are like documentaries after each game smh.
  19. [R46] Four In A Row 1/5 · US Ads are insanely long: The game itself works but the ads are like 30 seconds long after every single game and even when opening the app. I can’t deal with it. They aren’t skippable either.
  20. [R79] 4 In A Row Board Game Connect 1/5 · US Ads: Forced Ad after every single match, actually disgusting.
  21. [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.
  22. [R11] Four In A Row 5/5 · US Good game: I like it it’s fun and you can change the settings and the difficulty it’s so fun I do recommend that you start with easy because I’ve only beaten hard twice lol Very relaxing game just don’t crash out when you play hard lol
  23. [R29] Four In A Row 5/5 · US Four in a row: I gave it a five but the bots are just so smart I can’t beat them but this is such a fun game!

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