Comparison

Four in a Row vs Cosmic Number Lines

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

Cosmic Number Lines

Features
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Cosmic Number Lines is an engaging game designed for early elementary school students to learn number line concepts and skills. In the game, an astronaut undergoes training to complete tasks on a new planet called Sileni and gradually advances from the rank of trainee to captain. Some foundational skills students will develop include constructing number lines, locating points, comparing numbers, counting units to find distances, and solving addition and subtraction problems. Cosmic Number Lines is available for iPads and iPhones. This accessible app strengthens students' understanding of number lines through fun gameplay. It is a great supplement to classroom instruction for all students, regardless of their level of vision. Features: • A fun, engaging game theme designed to make math learning exciting for elementary school students. • Eight progressively structured levels covering fundamental concepts and skills related to number lines. • Guided training sessions before tasks to help students build understanding step by step. • Increasingly challenging problems that encourage creative problem-solving and support mastery of skills. • Vibrant, student-friendly visuals that capture attention and boost motivation. • Full accessibility support, including screen reader compatibility and high-contrast colors.

Screenshots

Four in a Row3 screens
Cosmic Number Lines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Four in a Row at 6.0 against Cosmic Number Lines's 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Four in a Row versus Cosmic Number Lines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFour in a RowCosmic Number Lines
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHorizon Business, Inc.American Printing House for the Blind (APH)

In-app purchases

None

Four in a Row

No in-app purchases

None

Cosmic Number Lines

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 Cosmic Number Lines free?
Cosmic Number Lines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Four in a Row or Cosmic Number Lines have ads?
Neither Four in a Row nor Cosmic Number Lines shows ads.

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