Comparison

■ Minesweeper vs Four In A Row Connect

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

Head to head
About

■ Minesweeper

Uncover all squares without hitting mines in this classic logic puzzle. Mark suspected mines with flags and use numbers to deduce their locations. Features multiple difficulty levels for a challenging experience.

Highlights
  • Classic Minesweeper gameplay
  • Logical deduction puzzles
  • Flagging suspected mines
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Easy-to-use interface
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Classic Minesweeper game ready for you. Standard game rules with best and easy use. The goal of Minesweeper is to uncover all the squares on a grid that do not contain mines without being "blown up" by clicking on a square with a mine underneath. The location of the mines is discovered through a logical process (but that sometimes results in ambiguity). Clicking on the game board will reveal what is hidden underneath the chosen square or squares (a large number of blank squares [bordering 0 mines] may be revealed in one go if they are adjacent to each other). Some squares are blank while others contain numbers (from 1 to 8), with each number being the number of mines adjacent to the uncovered square. To help the player avoid hitting a mine, the location of a suspected mine can be marked by flagging it with the flag button. The game is won once all blank or numbered squares have been uncovered by the player without hitting a mine; any remaining mines not identified by flags are automatically flagged by the computer. However, in the event that a game is lost and the player had mistakenly flagged a safe square, that square will either appear with a red X, or else a red X covering the mine (both denoting the square as safe). The game board comes in three set sizes with a predetermined number of mines: "Beginner", "Intermediate", and "Expert" option is available as well.

About

Four In A Row Connect

Experience the classic Four in a Row board game with stunning 3D graphics and multiple themes. Play against friends, family, or a competitive AI with adjustable difficulty. Enjoy customizable chips and unlock new content through free updates.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • Competitive AI opponent
  • Multiple 3D themes
  • Customizable chip sets
  • Pass and play local multiplayer
  • Three AI difficulty levels
Features
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Play the classic board game, Four in a Row! With beautiful unique themes, awesome 3D graphics, and free online play, we're sure you'll agree this is the best Four in a Row Connect game. Don't know how to play? Two players take turns dropping chips into the board. The first player to connect 4 chips in a column, row, or diagonal wins. Use strategy to connect your chips, or block your opponent from connecting theirs. - Play online with friends and family or against a competitive AI with three difficulty levels. - Easy to play and learn. Great for both beginners and experts. - Six high quality 3D themes to choose from. From classic cool blue to a modern loft there's even a beach theme! - Unlock over a dozen different chip sets! - Three difficulty levels with intelligent AI tuning. - Two player pass and play local games. Challenge your friends and family to a game of Four in a Row. - Fun customization options to suit your preferences. - A great brain exercise for people of all ages. - Wholesome family fun. - Free updates with new themes and features. If you're looking for a modern and simply better 4 in a Row experience, please give it a try. Challenge your friends and family to see who is the ultimate 4 in a Row Connect champion! Download the best free Four in a Row Connect today. Privacy Policy: https://www.california-games.com/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://www.california-games.com/terms

Screenshots

■ Minesweeper4 screens
Four In A Row Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ■ Minesweeper at none against Four In A Row Connect's 1. Four In A Row Connect's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 26) and review sentiment (55% vs 33%). On price, rating, 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. Four In A Row Connect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ■ Minesweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Four In A Row Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Four In A Row Connect has 13K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ■ Minesweeper's written reviews are positive against 55% of Four In A Row Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

■ Minesweeper ships an update every 2 months, Four In A Row Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
■ Minesweeper versus Four In A Row Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter■ MinesweeperFour In A Row Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (26 ratings)4.8 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews55.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2613K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADIOS YAZILIM BILISIM SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETIMobilityWare

Customer experience

■ Minesweeper

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Four In A Row Connect

All ratings12,464 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative36.3%

Bugs and requests

■ Minesweeper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Four In A Row Connect

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game pieces disappearing or overlapping
  • Inability to play with friends or family
  • Ads blocking the game board

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a timer for multiplayer mode
  • Improve multiplayer connectivity
  • Introduce a horizontal orientation option
  • Provide more advanced AI difficulty levels

In-app purchases

None

■ Minesweeper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Four In A Row Connect

One-time1
  • 4 in a Row Connect Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is ■ Minesweeper free?
■ Minesweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Four In A Row Connect free?
Four In A Row Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ■ Minesweeper or Four In A Row Connect?
Four In A Row Connect is rated higher. ■ Minesweeper averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Four In A Row Connect averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.
Do ■ Minesweeper or Four In A Row Connect have ads?
Both ■ Minesweeper and Four In A Row Connect show ads.
Which is updated more often, ■ Minesweeper or Four In A Row Connect?
■ Minesweeper ships an update every 2 months, and Four In A Row Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, ■ Minesweeper was updated on November 3, 2026 and Four In A Row Connect on November 12, 2026.

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