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Head-to-head

Four In A Row vs Four in a Row.

Four In A Row 4.6★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 70
Winner Four In A Row
Four in a Row. 4.4★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 55

Four In A Row (App A) is better for casual play despite its ad issues, while Four in a Row. (App B) offers a more challenging AI experience but suffers from significant bugs.

Full reviews: Four In A Row · Four in a Row.

Four In A Row (App A) is a popular, free Connect Four game with many positive reviews for its fun and challenging AI, but it is heavily criticized for excessive and long ads. Four in a Row. (App B) is also free to download and offers a challenging AI, but it is plagued by network play issues, slow loading, and some users still report ads.

Head to head

Features edge: Four In A RowR2R9R11R12
Four In A Row Users appreciate the ability to change settings and difficulty levels, finding the game challenging and fun R2R11R29. Some users also like the online play option . However, there are requests for horizontal view on iPad R12 and better screen flipping for 2-player mode R9.
Four in a Row. App B offers a challenging AI, with users noting it's tough even on easy mode R61. It also has a network play option, but this feature is reported to be buggy and unreliable, with moves not registering or games freezing R79. Users also desire the ability to change usernames .
Ease of Use edge: Four In A RowR8R23R25R38
Four In A Row Many users find App A easy to play and get started, describing it as smooth R8R23R38. However, some report functionality issues R25 and difficulty with ad pop-ups that cannot be closed .
Four in a Row. App B is described as 'bare bones' and easy for fast playing . However, users report slow loading times and issues with the game freezing or glitching . Some users also find the board too small and experience difficulty with accidental presses .
Reliability edge: Four In A RowR1R4R15R58
Four In A Row App A generally functions well for single-player, but some users report issues with online play, such as playing the same 'guy' repeatedly R4 and a lack of other players online R15R58. There are also complaints about the app pestering users to rate the game even after they have R1.
Four in a Row. App B has significant reliability issues, particularly with network mode not working, moves not registering, and games freezing R79. Some users also report the app loading slowly and displaying a 'game in progress' message when none exists .
Price/Value tieR1R6R10R13
Four In A Row App A is free with in-app purchases to remove ads. However, many users feel the value is diminished by the overwhelming number of ads, which are long and frequent, appearing after every game and sometimes unskippable R6R10R13R21. One user who purchased the no-ad version was still pestered to rate the game R1.
Four in a Row. App B is free to download, and one user explicitly states 'NO ADS' . However, other users contradict this, reporting that the app bombards them with ads, some of which are flashing and irritating . Some ads are also reported to be long and hard to get rid of .
Support tieR1R9R27R64
Four In A Row Users express frustration with unaddressed issues like persistent rating requests R1, screen flipping R9, and the sheer volume of ads R27. There's no clear indication of active developer support or responsiveness to these common complaints.
Four in a Row. Users report critical bugs like network mode not working and games freezing, with pleas for fixes R79. The issue with being asked to join Game Center repeatedly R64 also suggests a lack of attention to user experience or bug resolution.
Pick Four In A Row if

You are looking for a generally functional Four In A Row game for casual play, are willing to tolerate or pay to remove numerous ads, and appreciate a challenging AI for single-player mode R2R11R38.

Pick Four in a Row. if

You prioritize a highly challenging AI experience and are willing to overlook significant bugs in network play and potentially intrusive ads R61.

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and both suffer from ad-related complaints, making a direct comparison on price/value difficult. App B has a much smaller review base, so its issues, while severe, are reported by fewer users.

Frequently asked

Do these apps have ads?
Yes, both Four In A Row (App A) and Four in a Row. (App B) have ads, with many users complaining about their frequency, length, and intrusive nature, even for App A users who paid to remove them R1R6R10R21.
How challenging is the AI in these games?
Both apps offer a challenging AI; Four In A Row (App A) is praised for its challenging bots even on hard mode R2R11R29, while Four in a Row. (App B) is noted for its 'smart AI' that is tough even on easy and uses deceptive tactics R61.
Is multiplayer functional in these games?
Multiplayer functionality is problematic in both apps; Four In A Row (App A) users report a lack of online players and issues with 'fake online' opponents R4R15R58, while Four in a Row. (App B) has severe bugs where opponent moves don't register and games freeze during network play R79.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Four In A Row 5/5 · US Fun: It is very challenging
  2. [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
  3. [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
  4. [R12] Four In A Row 3/5 · US The iPad app needs horizontal view: Please allow the iPad application to switch from vertical to horizontal view!!!
  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. [R23] Four In A Row 5/5 · US .: smoove
  7. [R25] Four In A Row 2/5 · US Decline: The app has gotten worse as far as functionality.
  8. [R38] Four In A Row 5/5 · US Great game: Really fun version of a classic game. Clean background and easy to play.
  9. [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.
  10. [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
  11. [R15] Four In A Row 3/5 · US Annoying Ads: Way too many annoying ads and often there are not other players online.
  12. [R58] Four In A Row 1/5 · US Bad multiplayer: it doesnt work. the app is full to the brims of annoying ads too.
  13. [R6] Four In A Row 3/5 · US Review: Too many advertisements but otherwise GREAT
  14. [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.
  15. [R13] Four In A Row 1/5 · US Ads: Too many ads
  16. [R27] Four In A Row 3/5 · US Improve your game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: Just do what the title says!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  17. [R64] Four in a Row. 1/5 · US Stop!!!: Stop asking me to join Game Center
  18. [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).
  19. [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!
  20. [R61] Four in a Row. 1/5 · US Robot: The robot in the 1player mode was too hard even in easy mode
  21. [R79] 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

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