Align 4 BIG vs 4Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Align 4 BIG
A classic strategy game where players drop discs to form a line of four. Compete against another player or the computer to achieve victory. The first to align four pieces horizontally, vertically, or diagonally wins.
- Drop discs to fill columns
- Align four in a row
- Horizontal, vertical, and diagonal wins
- Play against a friend
- Play against the computer
- Draws are possible
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ALIGN 4 BIG is a well-known strategy game that is suitable for everyone. How to play: Drop your discs in the columns of the game grid by pressing on the chosen column. Make a line of at least four tokens either vertically, horizontally or diagonally before your opponent. ALIGN 4 BIG is played either by two or against the computer The game mission is to align a series of 4 pawns of the same color on a grid with 6 rows and 7 columns. In turn, the two players place a pawn in the column of their choice, the pawn then slides to the lowest possible position in the said column after which it is up to the opponent to play. The winner is the player who first succeeds in making a consecutive alignment (horizontal, vertical or diagonal) of at least four pawns of his color. If, while all the boxes of the game grid are filled, neither of the two players has achieved such alignment, the game is declared a draw.
4Connect
Experience the classic four-in-a-row board game with vibrant themes and smooth animations. Play solo against AI, challenge friends locally, or compete globally online. Features include customizable boards, unlimited undos, and detailed stats.
- Classic Four-in-a-Row Gameplay
- Single-Player vs. AI (5 difficulty levels)
- Local Hotseat 2-Player Mode
- Online Multiplayer with Leaderboards
- Unlimited Undo Moves
- Customizable Themes & Skins
- Stats & Achievements Tracking
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Get ready for the ultimate four-in-a-row experience on iOS! 4 Connect brings the timeless disc-dropping board game to your phone with smooth animations, vibrant themes, and nonstop fun. Whether you’re honing your strategy solo, battling a friend in hotseat mode, or climbing the global leaderboards, 4 Connect has something for everyone. Key Features Classic Four-in-a-Row Gameplay – Drop your discs, line up four in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) and outsmart your opponent in this addictive strategy challenge. Single-Player vs. AI – Five adjustable difficulty levels let you sharpen your tactics against a smart computer adversary. Local Hotseat 2-Player – Pass-and-play with friends or family in real time—perfect for couch duels or quick brain-teasers. Online Multiplayer – Match up with players worldwide. Climb leaderboards, earn trophies, and prove you’re the ultimate four-in-a-row champion. Undo Moves – Made a misstep? Use unlimited undos to refine your strategy and reverse any move. Themes & Skins – Personalize your board and discs with dozens of vibrant themes, from classic wood to neon glow. Stats & Achievements – Track wins, losses, best streaks, and collect Game Center achievements to showcase your skills. Family-Friendly & Kid-Safe – Intuitive controls, no disruptive ads during gameplay, and a gentle learning curve make it perfect for all ages. Why You’ll Love 4 Connect Free, Offline & Online – Play anywhere: solo or local matches don’t need internet, and online multiplayer is just a tap away. Brain-Teaser & Strategy – Boost critical thinking, logic skills, and reflexes with every round of four-in-a-row. Optimized for iOS – Stunning graphics, fluid animations, and full support for iPhone and iPad screens. Download 4 Connect today and dive into the best four-in-a-row game on the App Store! Challenge the AI, outwit friends, and join a global community of strategy buffs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 4Connect at 5.0 against Align 4 BIG's 4.8. Align 4 BIG's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.6 vs 16.6). 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
Both are free to download. Align 4 BIG sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and 4Connect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
4Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Align 4 BIG has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Align 4 BIG | 4Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PLAYTOUCH | Vicki Partridge |
Customer experience
Align 4 BIG
4Connect
In-app purchases
Align 4 BIG
- 100 diamonds$0.99
- Remove all ADS from the game$1.99
- 300 diamonds$1.99
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- 550 diamonds$3.99
- 1200 diamonds$8.99
4Connect
- Remove Ads$0.99








