Classic 4 vs Swiftly Drop Four
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Classic 4
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The goal of the game is very simple: line up 4 checkers vertically, horizontally, or diagonally to win. It's a fun and strategic game, which you can play for free and without advertising!
Swiftly Drop Four
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Drop four chips in a row to win the game! Play against the computer or play against a friend.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Classic 4 at Free against Swiftly Drop Four's $1.99. Swiftly Drop Four's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 months) and device support (6 vs 3). On 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
Classic 4 is free to download; Swiftly Drop Four costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Classic 4 ships an update every 9 months, Swiftly Drop Four every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Classic 4 | Swiftly Drop Four |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julien Eyriès | Michael Newell |
In-app purchases
Classic 4
No in-app purchases
Swiftly Drop Four
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Classic 4 free?
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Do Classic 4 or Swiftly Drop Four have ads?
Which is updated more often, Classic 4 or Swiftly Drop Four?
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