Comparison

Square Stacker vs 4 In A Row

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

Head to head
About

Square Stacker

This game blends Match 3 and Tic Tac Toe mechanics with colorful squares. Match three of the same color in a row, column, or stack to clear them. Strategize to achieve the highest score before the screen fills up.

Highlights
  • Match 3 and Tic Tac Toe mechanics
  • Color matching puzzles
  • Stacking gameplay
  • Strategy and planning
  • High score tracking
  • HD quality graphics
Features
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In case you have ever wondered what it would be like if someone threw a Match 3 Game and Tic Tac Toe together in a cooking pot, added some bright colors and then made an app out if it, here you go. Square Stacker is the colorful result and a matching game unlike most others. The rules are basically the same as in any Match 3 game or as in Tic Tac Toe. You have to combine the same color three times to make the squares disappear. But in this case you can match the colors in a row, in a column or - and that’s new - in a stack. That means if you stack three same colored squares in one spot, it will disappear as well. But since there are not only different colors, but also different sizes of squares, let’s take a look at the rules: 1. Rows and Columns Match three squares of the same color in a row or column. The sizes don’t matter and neither do the other colors in the same row. This means you can match a small orange square surrounded by two bigger squares of a different color with two other orange squares in this row, no matter in which position they are in the stack. 2. Stacks The other option of combining 3 colors is a stack. To make a stack disappear you have to place the same color three times in the same spot. If you build a stack out of a small, medium and large square in the same color you have build a so called full stack and it will disappear from the screen. The basic rules are simple as you can see. However it takes a bit of strategy, planning and wits to reach the highest score here. If there is no more room on the screen to add a new stack, the game is over and you will receive a score. 3 in a row is a game played by generations of people, and with Square Stacker it has been elevated to a new level of fun. Stack the squares, match the colors, double the fun! Features: - Match 3 and Tic Tac Toe combined - A fun strategy game - Highscores - For Adults and Kids - HD quality

About

4 In A Row

This classic Connect Four game offers multiple ways to play. Challenge AI with 10 difficulty levels, play against friends locally, or compete with players worldwide. Strategize to connect four of your colored discs horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to win.

Highlights
  • Play against AI with 10 difficulty levels
  • Local two-player mode
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal wins
  • Classic Connect Four gameplay
Features
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The popular all-time classic Connect Four in the to-go edition as a free app for your smart phone. Play against your friends, beat the computer or look for opponents from around the world to see who has the better tactics or strategy to win the game. In Connect Four game, the players take turns dropping colored discs into a grid. The aim of the game is to connect a row of four of one’s own colour, either vertically, horizontally or diagonally. There are two game modes: - "One player": You will play against the AI (Artificial Intelligence). There are 10 levels of difficulty. Will you be able to connect a 4-in-a-row against the most "intelligent" robot? - "Two players": The classic duel in which each player is playing by turns their color chips. The first one that connects 4 in line wins. If you like this game, please rate it and leave a comment. I am an indie game developer and your support means a lot to me! Thank you for your help! If you don't like something in the game, please email me at ttienqb@gmail.com and tell me why. I want to hear your feedback and comments so I can continue to make this game better. We hope you will enjoy the puzzles just as we enjoyed creating them for the game.

Screenshots

Square Stacker4 screens
4 In A Row4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Square Stacker at 5.0 against 4 In A Row's 4.5. Square Stacker also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 4 In A Row's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Square Stacker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4 In A Row has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Square Stacker ships an update every 3 days, 4 In A Row every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Square Stacker versus 4 In A Row: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquare Stacker4 In A Row
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings222 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFamobi GmbHBro Dots Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Square Stacker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

4 In A Row

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Square Stacker

No in-app purchases

None

4 In A Row

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Square Stacker free?
Square Stacker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 4 In A Row free?
4 In A Row is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Square Stacker or 4 In A Row?
Square Stacker is rated higher. Square Stacker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 4 In A Row averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.
Do Square Stacker or 4 In A Row have ads?
Both Square Stacker and 4 In A Row show ads.
Which is updated more often, Square Stacker or 4 In A Row?
Square Stacker ships an update every 3 days, and 4 In A Row every 2 months. Most recently, Square Stacker was updated on June 1, 2026 and 4 In A Row on September 26, 2026.

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