Comparison

4X vs Tri

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

Head to head
About

4X

Manage your board game collection, track plays, and discover what the community is playing. Find and organize game meetups, and connect with other players. Some advanced features require a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Manage board game collections
  • Track game plays and statistics
  • Discover community gaming trends
  • Organize game meetups
  • Collaborative collection management
  • Barcode scanning for games
  • Random game suggestions
Features
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Do you enjoy playing with friends or family? Do you want to keep track of the multitude of board games and discover more than just "Uno" or "Ludo"? Or perhaps you already own a lot of games and finally want to structure your collection, have it with you everywhere, and share it with others? Then the 4X app is exactly what you need. 4X is more than a collection app: Manage your board games, track every play, discover live what the community is playing right now, and meet other players at events – all in one place. Your Collection - Search through our large game database - Manage one or more collections - Filter and sort using numerous features (number of players, mechanics, category, language, rating, and much more) - Manage a collection collaboratively with other users - Scan barcodes to find games quickly - Let the app randomly suggest a suitable game for you - Mark games as "watching" or "for trade", or create a wishlist* Your Plays - Track every play with players, scores, and winners - Plays are automatically shared with participating users - Keep an eye on your statistics: wins, playtime, most played games - Determine the starting player with fun mini-games* Community & Events - Discover in real-time what others are currently playing - Rate and comment on games, share your own photos - Find or organize game meetups in your area* - Import your collection & logged plays directly from BoardGameGeek* *Some features (including wishlist, event creation, starting player mini-games, and BGG import) are available with 4X Premium. You can find all features in detail on our website: https://4x-digital.com/feature.html Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4x_brettspiele/

About

Tri

Experience chess in a new dimension with this strategy game played across three levels and four attack decks. Master three-dimensional tactics to outmaneuver your opponent. A tutorial guides you through the unique gameplay.

Highlights
  • Three-dimensional gameplay
  • Multiple levels and attack decks
  • Fully movable 3D chessboard
  • Four material options
  • Local, computer, and online play
  • Built-in guide and strategy tips
  • Unlockable achievements
Features
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Think regular chess is a bit... straightforward? Then try Tri-D Chess — the most popular strategy challenge this side of the Delta Quadrant! Played across three levels and using four Attack Decks, it lets you apply true three-dimensional tactics to checkmate your opponent. Tri-D Chess features the same 64 squares, the same pieces, and the same basic rules as traditional chess… with a few small twists. But don’t worry — the tutorial will quickly teach you everything you need to know to master the game. • Fully movable 3D chessboard • Four material options: wood, glass, metal, and marble • Optional move history and captured-pieces display • Built-in guide with rules and strategy tips • Three game modes: local play (two players on one device), play vs. computer, or online play via Game Center • Unlock up to 6 achievements • Customize the game to your liking Tri-D Chess is free forever. If you enjoy it, you can optionally support the developer. Qapla’!

Screenshots

4X4 screens
Tri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tri at 100% against 4X's 29%. Tri also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 4X's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. 4X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tri sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4X ships an update every 11 days, Tri every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
4X versus Tri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4XTri
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer4X-Digital GmbHROBIN SCHONWALD

Customer experience

4X

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

Tri

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

4X

One-time1
  • 4X Premium Status$14.99
2 purchases

Tri

One-time2
  • Espresso$1.99
  • Raktajino$3.99

Questions

Is 4X free?
4X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tri free?
Tri is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 4X or Tri have ads?
Neither 4X nor Tri shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4X or Tri?
4X ships an update every 11 days, and Tri every 3 weeks. Most recently, 4X was updated on September 16, 2026 and Tri on September 6, 2026.

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