Comparison

Classic 4 vs BorderCraft

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

Head to head
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

BorderCraft

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Bordercraft is a puzzle game about boundaries and strategy. Inspired by gerrymandering โ€” the practice of redrawing districts to flip an outcome โ€” every puzzle asks the same question: can you divide a grid so that your side wins more regions, even when outnumbered? The mechanic is simple to learn and endlessly varied in practice. Draw lines, carve regions, think spatially. No timers. No lives. No noise. 96 hand-crafted levels, each one a different take on the same core idea. Short enough to solve in a spare minute. Interesting enough to think about after. Visually minimal. Shapes are rendered in real time with clean vector precision. The palette is soft and unhurried โ€” inspired by Morandi, built for long sessions. A game for people who like to think quietly.

Screenshots

Classic 43 screens
BorderCraft3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Classic 4 at none against BorderCraft's 1. BorderCraft's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. BorderCraft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Classic 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic 4 ships an update every 9 months, BorderCraft daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Classic 4 versus BorderCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic 4BorderCraft
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsDaily โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien Eyriรจs็…ๆตท ็”˜

In-app purchases

None

Classic 4

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BorderCraft

One-time1
  • Unlock All Levels$2.99

Questions

Is Classic 4 free?
Classic 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BorderCraft free?
BorderCraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Classic 4 or BorderCraft have ads?
Neither Classic 4 nor BorderCraft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic 4 or BorderCraft?
Classic 4 ships an update every 9 months, and BorderCraft daily. Most recently, Classic 4 was updated on October 25, 2026 and BorderCraft on October 25, 2026.

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