Comparison

Four in a row Expert vs BattleFour

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

Head to head
About

Four in a row Expert

A classic strategy game where two players compete to connect four of their colored discs horizontally, vertically, or diagonally on a grid. Challenge friends, random players online, or the computer to hone your tactical skills.

Highlights
  • Classic Connect 4 gameplay
  • Play against friends online
  • Play against computer AI
  • Customizable board size
  • Develop logical and tactical skills
Features
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Four in a row, also known as Connect 4, Four Up, Plot Four, Find Four and Four in a Line, may look like a simple game, but many will surprise by its logical difficulty. The game is designed for two players who battle against each other on a 7x6 board. But you can change the board size in the game rules section to fit your preferences. Players take turns in dropping their discs to the top of one of the seven columns. Your goal is to connect four of your's discs vertically, horizontally or diagonally before your opponent. You can play our game against your friends in an Online game. You can also play against the random persons around the world or just against the computer. Train your logical and tactical skills every day. Enjoy the game!

About

BattleFour

This game offers a fresh twist on the classic four-in-a-row challenge. Earn special abilities like bombs by creating squares and strategically use them to change the game. Enjoy fast-paced local multiplayer or challenging offline solo play.

Highlights
  • Unique four-in-a-row mechanics
  • Earn bombs by building 2x2 squares
  • Manipulate full columns
  • Fast local two-player matches
  • Offline solo play with adjustable difficulty
  • Trainer mode with hints and undo
  • Stats, achievements, and leaderboards
Features
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BattleFour starts with classic four-in-a-row, then gives every crowded board a second life. The goal is simple: connect four. The twist is what happens before you get there. Build a 2x2 square to earn a bomb, drop into full columns to shove the stack down, and turn blocked boards into sudden comebacks. It feels familiar on the first move, then keeps finding new ways to surprise you. Features: - A fresh take on four-in-a-row - Earn bombs by building 2x2 squares - Push down full columns to open new lines - Fast local two-player matches - Offline solo play with five difficulties - Trainer practice with hints, mistake review, and undo - Optional Full Trainer unlocks every practice difficulty and the full-strength Trainer Challenge - Stats, achievements, and Game Center leaderboards - Optional visual themes

Screenshots

Four in a row Expert2 screens
BattleFour4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BattleFour at 5.0 against Four in a row Expert's 3.3. Four in a row Expert's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BattleFour sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Four in a row Expert asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BattleFour holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Four in a row Expert versus BattleFour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFour in a row ExpertBattleFour
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB338 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJiri StoklasJohn Mu

Customer experience

Four in a row Expert

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BattleFour

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Four in a row Expert

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

BattleFour

One-time10
  • Disco Bomb$0.99
  • Gummy Bear Bomb$0.99
  • Lightstick Bomb$0.99
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  • UFO Bomb$0.99
  • Banana Bomb$0.99
  • Rubber Duck Bomb$0.99
  • Lucky Cat Bomb$0.99
  • Popcorn Bomb$0.99
  • Potion Bomb$0.99
  • Strategy Trainer$1.99

Questions

Is Four in a row Expert free?
Four in a row Expert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BattleFour free?
BattleFour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Four in a row Expert or BattleFour?
BattleFour is rated higher. Four in a row Expert averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BattleFour averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Four in a row Expert or BattleFour have ads?
Neither Four in a row Expert nor BattleFour shows ads.

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