Comparison

4 in Sequence vs Drop Four

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

Head to head
About

4 in Sequence

A classic strategy game where players aim to connect four of their colored balls in a row. Choose from three difficulty levels to challenge your concentration and strategic thinking. Press 'New Game' to continue playing or 'Reset Game' to start fresh.

Highlights
  • Connect four balls in sequence
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Automatic difficulty adjustment
  • New Game and Reset Game options
  • Test concentration
Features
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Test your concentration trying to connect 4 red balls in sequence. You balls are red and the "Siri" balls are blue. The one connects 4 balls in a sequence wins the game. Then you have to press "New Game" to start a new game or press "Reset Game" to reset the number of wins and then initiate a total new game. There are 3 levels of difficulty that are represented by the orange color, light orange, orange and dark orange. The level of difficulty is automatically changed based on the following sequence: - 2 matches with low difficulty - 2 matches with medium difficulty - 6 matches with hard difficulty

About

Drop Four

A vibrant digital board game where players strategically drop discs to connect four in a row. Challenge an AI or a friend on the same device, with adjustable difficulty levels for a tailored experience.

Highlights
  • Drop discs into columns
  • Connect four in a row (horizontal, vertical, diagonal)
  • Play against AI
  • Pass-and-play local multiplayer
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Track wins and unlock trophies
Features
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Drop Four is a colorful Connect Four-style board game for iPhone and iPad. Drop your discs, line up four in a row, and outsmart your opponent. HOW TO PLAY • Take turns dropping discs into columns • Connect four in a row — horizontal, vertical, or diagonal — to win • Block your opponent and plan ahead GAME MODES • vs Computer — challenge a smart AI opponent • Two Players — pass-and-play on the same device DIFFICULTY LEVELS • Easy — relaxed matches • Medium — a fair challenge • Hard — for players who want a real fight FEATURES • Track wins for Red and Yellow • Unlock trophies as you play • Sound & vibration controls • Optional play reminders • Built-in How to Play guide Quick to learn, satisfying to master. Download Drop Four and start your next match!

Screenshots

4 in Sequence1 screens
Drop Four4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 4 in Sequence at none against Drop Four's shown. 4 in Sequence also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.0). Drop Four's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 4 in Sequence against 5.0 for Drop Four. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4 in Sequence ships an update every 9 months, Drop Four monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
4 in Sequence versus Drop Four: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4 in SequenceDrop Four
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederico CoxVinh Tam Tan

Customer experience

4 in Sequence

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

Drop Four

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

4 in Sequence

No in-app purchases

None

Drop Four

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4 in Sequence free?
4 in Sequence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drop Four free?
Drop Four is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 4 in Sequence or Drop Four?
4 in Sequence and Drop Four are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do 4 in Sequence or Drop Four have ads?
Drop Four shows ads; 4 in Sequence does not.
Which is updated more often, 4 in Sequence or Drop Four?
4 in Sequence ships an update every 9 months, and Drop Four monthly. Most recently, 4 in Sequence was updated on October 8, 2026 and Drop Four on October 13, 2026.

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