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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 65
Winner Four In A Row
Four in a Row 4.1★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 45

App A (Four In A Row) is the better choice for most users due to its generally positive gameplay experience, despite significant ad complaints, while App B (Four in a Row) suffers from critical sound and stability issues.

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

App A, 'Four In A Row', offers a challenging and enjoyable game, but is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of long ads and intrusive rating requests. App B, 'Four in a Row', provides a decent game experience but is plagued by persistent sound issues, frequent crashes, and a less consistent AI difficulty.

Head to head

Features & Gameplay edge: Four In A RowR2R3R4R11
Four In A Row Users find App A's gameplay challenging and fun, with options to change settings and difficulty levels R2R11. Some users, however, feel the AI can be too easy or predictable, even on hard mode R3R4. The game offers online play, though some users report it feels fake or that opponents quit frequently R4R58R60.
Four in a Row App B's gameplay is generally considered fun and challenging, with some users finding the AI very smart . However, other users report the AI is too easy, predictable, or has noticeable patterns . There are also reports of glitches where the game doesn't recognize a win or continues playing after a win .
Ease of Use & User Experience tieR1R6R8R9
Four In A Row App A is described as easy to play with a clean background R8. However, the user experience is severely hampered by constant, long, and unskippable ads that appear after every game and even upon opening the app R6R10. Users also complain about persistent rating requests, even after purchasing the no-ad version R1. Some users also wish for horizontal view on iPad and better screen flipping for 2-player mode R9.
Four in a Row App B's interface is described as user-friendly and nice looking . A major recurring issue is the inability to turn off in-game sounds and music, even when settings are toggled off R61R64R70. Users also report that settings are not saved between sessions . Some users note that the app stretches to fit newer iPhone screens, making pieces look like ovals .
Reliability & Performance edge: Four In A RowR25R58R62R72
Four In A Row App A generally performs well, but some users report functionality decline R25. There are also complaints about online multiplayer not working or being unreliable R58.
Four in a Row App B frequently crashes, especially when a game is about to end in a tie R62R72. Users also report crashes when resetting statistics . Some users have received messages that the app will slow down their phone and needs maintenance .
Price & Value tieR1R21R45R46
Four In A Row App A is free to download with in-app purchases (IAP) to remove ads. However, some users who purchased the no-ad version still experienced intrusive rating requests R1. The sheer volume and length of ads make the free experience very frustrating R21R45R46.
Four in a Row App B is free to download. Users appreciate the absence of full-screen ads, noting only a small ad bar at the bottom that doesn't impede gameplay . However, the persistent sound issues and crashes detract from its overall value R61R64R72.
Support & Updates edge: Four In A RowR1R9R60R64
Four In A Row Users have requested fixes for the intrusive rating pop-ups and the excessive ads R1. There are also requests for improvements to screen flipping and online play R9R60.
Four in a Row Users frequently request updates to fix the sound issues, crashing problems, and to improve AI difficulty R64R72. The app appears to have not been updated for newer iOS versions, causing compatibility issues and stretched graphics .
Pick Four In A Row if

You want a classic Four In A Row game with generally challenging AI and are willing to pay to remove ads, or can tolerate frequent, long advertisements R2R11.

Pick Four in a Row if

You prioritize a game with minimal visual ads (only a small bar) and are willing to overlook persistent sound issues and occasional crashes .

Evidence note: App A has a significantly larger number of reviews, providing a more robust dataset for analysis. Both apps are free to download, but App A's negative reviews are heavily skewed by ad complaints, which is common for free apps with monetization through ads. App B's issues are more related to core functionality like sound control and stability.

Frequently asked

Does App A (Four In A Row) have a lot of ads?
Yes, App A is heavily criticized for having an excessive number of long, unskippable ads that appear after every game and even upon opening the app, severely impacting the user experience R10R21R46R49.
Can I turn off the sound in App B (Four in a Row)?
No, despite having a setting to turn off sound and music, many users report that the in-game sounds persist and cannot be muted, which is a major point of frustration R61R64R70R97.
Is the AI challenging in either app?
Both apps receive mixed reviews regarding AI difficulty; some users find App A's AI challenging R2R11, while others find it too easy or predictable R3R4. Similarly, App B's AI is described as both very smart and too predictable or easy to beat with patterns .

What reviewers actually said

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  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. [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
  5. [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.
  6. [R6] Four In A Row 3/5 · US Review: Too many advertisements but otherwise GREAT
  7. [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!
  8. [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
  9. [R25] Four In A Row 2/5 · US Decline: The app has gotten worse as far as functionality.
  10. [R58] Four In A Row 1/5 · US Bad multiplayer: it doesnt work. the app is full to the brims of annoying ads too.
  11. [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.
  12. [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.
  13. [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).
  14. [R45] Four In A Row 3/5 · GB Advert hell: Adverts WAY too long for the actual play time, spend more time watching them than playing the game.
  15. [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.
  16. [R60] Four In A Row 3/5 · GB Online element need fixing: Good interface and like the option of playing online. However, lots of players quit when their next move results in a loss. Players who do this should have a lot of there points removed.
  17. [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! 😡
  18. [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.
  19. [R49] Four In A Row 1/5 · US Ads: The ads are absolutely ATROCIOUS
  20. [R61] Four in a Row 2/5 · US Good but: The “sound off” feature doesn’t work
  21. [R70] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Cannot turn sound off.: Go to the setting turn sound off. Sound still plays.
  22. [R97] Four in a Row 1/5 · US Volume is always on....irritating: Sometimes I just want to play and listen to music but because it never lets you turn the volume or sound off (even though it says it is off, it really isn’t), you can’t do both. The sound is always on and is loud. Very frustrating and irritating.

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