Classic 4 vs BorderCraft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ 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!
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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. BorderCraft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Classic 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Classic 4 ships an update every 9 months, BorderCraft daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Classic 4 | BorderCraft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julien Eyriรจs | ็ ๆตท ็ |
In-app purchases
Classic 4
No in-app purchases
BorderCraft
- Unlock All Levels$2.99
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