Golden Four vs TextingCheckers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Golden Four
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Golden Four is a simple but surprisingly deep strategy game inspired by the classic four-in-a-row board game. Play with a friend on another device using a simple 4-letter room code, or enjoy quick matches on a single device. Drop pieces, plan ahead, create traps, and block your opponent before it’s too late. Features: • Multiplayer with a simple 4-letter room code • Single-device mode • Smooth piece-dropping gameplay • Automatic next-round flow • Fast to learn, rewarding to master • Clean and distraction-free design No account or friend list is required for multiplayer. Whether you are playing with family, friends, or teaching kids strategic thinking, every move matters.
TextingCheckers
Play Checkers and Draughts with friends via text message or on a local multiplayer mode. This app supports various international versions of the game, offering a global checkers experience.
- Play via text message
- Local multiplayer mode
- American Checkers
- International Draughts
- Global checkers variations
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Text your friends Checkers and Draughts games! Play over texting or local multiplayer! Everything from American Checkers to International Draughts, we have Checkers from around the world. You can play over text or in-person right on your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Golden Four at none against TextingCheckers's 1. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. TextingCheckers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Golden Four asks for nothing beyond the download.
Golden Four ships an update every 10 days, TextingCheckers every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Golden Four | TextingCheckers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gold Thumb Inc. | Matthew Schorr |
In-app purchases
Golden Four
No in-app purchases
TextingCheckers
- Emote Pack$1.99
Questions
Is Golden Four free?
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