Comparison

Align 4 vs Four Up Duel

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

Head to head
About

Align 4

This classic connect-four style game features a pirate theme with engaging graphics. The goal is to be the first to align four of your colored pieces horizontally, vertically, or diagonally on a 6x7 grid. Play solo or challenge a friend to this strategic puzzle.

Highlights
  • Pirate-themed graphics
  • Connect four gameplay
  • Single-player mode
  • Two-player mode
  • Strategic puzzle
  • 6x7 grid
Features
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Welcome aboard to the most thrilling version of the classic board game! Who hasn't played this popular puzzle game in their childhood? Now, it is coming back to you with a unique, fantastic pirate twist featuring wonderful graphics and an immersive atmosphere. Ahoy, matey! If you love classic board games, strategy challenges, and brain-teasing puzzles, you will absolutely love this pirate-themed connect 4 adventure. The objective of the game is simple yet highly strategic: you must connect 4 tiles of your color in a single line. Whether it is vertical, horizontal, or diagonal, the first player to align their four pawns claims the victory and the pirate treasure! You can easily play alone against our clever AI to practice your strategy, or you can play with a friend in our exciting local multiplayer mode. Young sailor, do you have what it takes to raise the challenge and become the ultimate captain of the grid? This strategy board game is designed for players of all ages. It is the perfect family game to enjoy with kids, friends, and adults alike. By planning your moves ahead and blocking your opponent's lines, you will train your brain, improve your logic, and develop advanced tactical skills. A thousand portholes! Come on board, prepare for combat, and drop your pawns into the 6x7 grid. Outsmart your rivals, master the puzzle, and prove that you are the greatest pirate strategist on the seven seas. Download now and start your quest to connect four in a row! FEATURES: - Classic 4 in a row gameplay with a unique pirate twist. - Play solo against a smart AI or challenge your friends in multiplayer mode. - Beautiful pirate-themed graphics and immersive sound effects. - Simple and intuitive controls: just tap to drop your tile. - Perfect puzzle game for all ages, great for family game nights. - Brain-training strategy board game that tests your logic. HOW TO PLAY: The mission is simple: align a series of 4 pawns of the same color on a grid of 6 rows and 7 columns. Players take turns dropping a pawn into the column of their choice. The pawn slides down to the lowest available space. The first player to form a straight line of four aligned pieces (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) wins the match!

About

Four Up Duel

Features
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Four Up Duel is the classic four-in-a-row strategy game, built clean and fast for your phone. Take turns dropping colored pieces into the grid — the first to connect four in a row, column, or diagonal wins. Easy to learn, endlessly replayable, and perfect for a quick match or a long rivalry. PLAY YOUR WAY • Pass-and-play with a friend on the same device • Challenge the AI at Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty • Track wins, losses, and games played for both players WHY FOUR UP DUEL • Clean, modern design with smooth animations • Fast matches — perfect for a quick break • No account, no sign-in, no internet required • Your stats stay on your device Whether you're settling a rivalry with a friend or sharpening your strategy against the AI, Four Up Duel brings the classic game you know to a beautifully simple app.

Screenshots

Align 44 screens
Four Up Duel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Four Up Duel at none against Align 4's 7. Align 4's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Align 4 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Four Up Duel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Align 4 versus Four Up Duel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlign 4Four Up Duel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLAYTOUCHNathan Guy

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Align 4

One-time7
  • 100 diamonds$0.99
  • 300 diamonds$1.99
  • Remove all ADS from the game$1.99
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  • 550 diamonds$3.99
  • 1200 diamonds$8.99
  • 2500 diamonds$17.99
  • 4000 diamonds$26.99
None

Four Up Duel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Align 4 free?
Align 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Four Up Duel free?
Four Up Duel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Align 4 or Four Up Duel have ads?
Both Align 4 and Four Up Duel show ads.

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