Four Aligned vs Link 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.
Link 4
Engage in a classic 4-in-a-row game with multiple modes. Play solo against AI, challenge friends locally, or compete online with players globally. Customize your experience with various settings and disc sets.
- Single player vs AI
- Local two-player mode
- Online multiplayer
- Customizable settings
- Multiple disc sets
- No ads
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Challenge your friends, test your skills against AI, and enjoy a feature-packed online multiplayer 4 in a row game. Whether you're playing solo, head-to-head with a friend, or online with players worldwide, Link 4 - Online offers a smooth and customizable experience. Game Modes: - Single Player: Play against a smart AI with three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard - Two Player Mode: Challenge a friend in local multiplayer on the same device - Online Multiplayer: Host or Join a game and compete with friends or players around the world Online Play: - Join a Game – Using a six-character code from a friend to instantly connect and play - Host a Game – Unlock hosting with a one-time fee, generate a unique game code, and invite others to join Customization & Settings: - Set custom names for Players - Adjust AI difficulty - Enable or disable AI taunts, haptics, and game sounds - Choose from nine unique disc sets (one free, unlock eight more with a one-time purchase) Key Features: - Smooth gameplay with an intuitive interface - Smart AI for a challenging single-player experience - No ads, no subscriptions – just pure, uninterrupted gameplay with optional in-app purchases Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://justshare.me/link4online/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Link 4 at Free against Four Aligned's $0.99. Four Aligned's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence and ads 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
Link 4 is free to download; Four Aligned costs $0.99 up front. Link 4 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Four Aligned asks for nothing beyond the download.
Four Aligned ships an update every 20 months, Link 4 every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Four Aligned | Link 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 11 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Place | Erfan Reed |
Customer experience
Four Aligned
Link 4
In-app purchases
Four Aligned
No in-app purchases
Link 4
- Disc Pack 1$0.99
- Online Game Play$1.99
