Comparison

Classic 4 vs Checkers*

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

Head to head

Four in a row

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About

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!

About

Checkers*

Engage in a classic strategy game where the objective is to capture or block all of your opponent's pieces. Enjoy a simple yet challenging experience designed for quick play.

Highlights

Capture opponent's pieces
Block opponent's pieces
Classic strategy gameplay
Simple interface
Quick play sessions

Features

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Capture or block all of the opponent's pieces.

Screenshots

Classic 43 screens

Checkers*4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Checkers* at every 2 months against Classic 4's every 9 months. Checkers* also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic 4 ships an update every 9 months, Checkers* every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level

Classic 4 versus Checkers*: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Classic 4	Checkers*
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	3.5 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings	—	4 — better
Update frequency	Every 9 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Apple TV	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	17.0	14.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	1 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Julien Eyriès	Alexander Berson

In-app purchases

None

Classic 4

No in-app purchases

None

Checkers*

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classic 4 free?

Classic 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Checkers* free?

Checkers* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Classic 4 or Checkers* have ads?

Neither Classic 4 nor Checkers* shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Classic 4 or Checkers*?

Classic 4 ships an update every 9 months, and Checkers* every 2 months. Most recently, Classic 4 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Checkers* on October 24, 2026.