Comparison

Crates! vs Target Four

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Crates!

A physics-based puzzle game where players must strategically remove crates to safely land a yellow crate on a brown one. New crate types with unique behaviors are introduced every five levels, increasing the challenge. The game features 75 levels and a variety of crate mechanics.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Strategic crate removal
  • Progressive level difficulty
  • Introduction of new crate types
  • 75 challenging levels
Features
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The goal of the game is to place the yellow crate safely on top of a brown crate. You have to remove all the other crates (by tapping them) in order to complete the level. The level will restart if the yellow crate hits the ground. Every 5th level, a new type of crate is revealed. New crates have different attributes and different behaviors when you tap them. The Game Currently Contains: - 75 Levels - 13 Types of Crates

About

Target Four

Features
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A strategy game where every move matters! TARGET FOUR is an exciting strategy game that challenges your tactical thinking and planning skills. Your objective is simple: be the first to connect **four pieces of your color** horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. You play with the **green** pieces while the computer plays with the **red**. Each player has **21 pieces**, taking turns placing them on the game board. The first piece must be placed on the bottom row. Every additional piece can either rest completely on top of another piece or be placed on the bottom row next to an existing one. This creates unique tactical situations and exciting gameplay in every match. Features • Challenge the computer in strategic matches • Easy to learn, rewarding to master • Unique gameplay mechanics • Modern and intuitive interface • Fast game start with smooth controls • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Great for quick games or longer challenges Every game is different. Think ahead, block your opponent, and create the winning line before the computer does. Can you master TARGET FOUR?

Screenshots

Crates!4 screens
Target Four4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crates! at none against Target Four's 1. Crates! also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Target Four sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Crates! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crates! ships an update every 2 months, Target Four every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crates! versus Target Four: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrates!Target Four
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDag AndersenGerhard Lentschik

In-app purchases

None

Crates!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Target Four

One-time1
  • Remove Advertising$1.99

Questions

Is Crates! free?
Crates! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Target Four free?
Target Four is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crates! or Target Four have ads?
Neither Crates! nor Target Four shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crates! or Target Four?
Crates! ships an update every 2 months, and Target Four every 7 months. Most recently, Crates! was updated on September 3, 2026 and Target Four on September 13, 2026.

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