Four Aligned vs Classic 4
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Four Aligned
A classic Four in a Row puzzle game playable on Apple Watch, iPad, and iPhone. The objective is to strategically connect four pieces in a line, either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, to win.
- Four in a Row gameplay
- Horizontal, vertical, and diagonal wins
- Playable on Apple Watch
- Supports iPhone and iPad
- Classic puzzle experience
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Four Aligned is a traditional Four in Row game for your Apple Watch, iPad or iPhone. To win the game, connect 4 pieces in a row in any direction, horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
Classic 4
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The goal of the game is very simple: line up 4 checkers vertically, horizontally, or diagonally to win. It's a fun and strategic game, which you can play for free and without advertising!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Classic 4 at Free against Four Aligned's $0.99. Classic 4 also leads on update cadence (every 9 months vs every 20 months). Four Aligned's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Classic 4 is free to download; Four Aligned costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Four Aligned ships an update every 20 months, Classic 4 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Four Aligned | Classic 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Place | Julien Eyriès |
In-app purchases
Four Aligned
No in-app purchases
Classic 4
No in-app purchases
