Comparison

Four in a Row vs Owlet

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

Head to head
About

Four in a Row

This classic strategy game offers a fun challenge for all ages. Players take turns dropping colored discs into a grid, aiming to get four of their color in a row. Customize your game with different difficulty levels and color schemes.

Highlights
  • Adjustable difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
  • Multiple color schemes
  • Single-player mode
  • Family-friendly gameplay
  • Progressive skill mastery
Features
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Four in a Row-- is a great game for the whole family. Select the opponent, colors, and difficulty level in the "Settings" screen. Progress through the difficulty levels until you master the game. 1) Now has 3 difficulty levels (easy, medium, and hard) 2) More color schemes

About

Owlet

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Owlet: GlowPix is an app that uses the GlowBoard manipulative. Students write math equations in the GlowPix app to create pictures on the GlowBoard. Each correct equation lights up one light on the GlowBoard. GlowPix has five levels to support students across grades K-5. - Level 1: Add and subtract 1 and 10 to move from one number to another. - Level 2: Add and subtract to move from one number to another. - Level 3: Add and subtract to select numbers from 1-120. - Level 4: Use all four operations to select numbers from 1-144. - Level 5: Use parentheses to create more complex equations.

Screenshots

Four in a Row3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Four in a Row at 6.0 against Owlet's 12.0. On price, update cadence, 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

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

Four in a Row ships an update every 5 months, Owlet every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Four in a Row versus Owlet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFour in a RowOwlet
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad, Mac
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHorizon Business, Inc.BirdBrain Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

None

Four in a Row

No in-app purchases

None

Owlet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Four in a Row free?
Four in a Row is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Owlet free?
Owlet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Four in a Row or Owlet have ads?
Neither Four in a Row nor Owlet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Four in a Row or Owlet?
Four in a Row ships an update every 5 months, and Owlet every 4 months. Most recently, Four in a Row was updated on October 12, 2026 and Owlet on October 3, 2026.

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