Comparison

DOTENKO vs 4 Balls In A Row

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

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About

DOTENKO

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Declare "DOTENKO" and steal points from your opponents! A brand new card game "DOTENKO" is here! Invite your friends and play "DOTENKO" from anywhere! What is DOTENKO? A fresh card game that blends elements of Mahjong and UNO. Declare "DOTENKO" and battle for points in this strategic showdown. GAME MODES - Bot Battle: Sharpen your skills and strategy against CPU opponents - Friend Match: Create private matches with a simple room code. Play with friends anywhere - Ranked Match: Compete with players worldwide and climb the monthly rankings HOW TO PLAY Take turns playing cards on the table. When your hand cards and the table card add up to a matching number, declare "DOTENKO" to win and earn points. Features like Challenge Zone and Revenge keep the game exciting with comeback opportunities. New players can learn the basics through the tutorial. CUSTOM SETTINGS - Number of Rounds - Joker Count - Rate Multiplier - Round Score Limit - Up Rate - Deck Limit Customize your game for a more strategic experience. PREMIUM Unlock online and ranked matches. Enjoy an ad-free experience.

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4 Balls In A Row

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Put your logic to the test in this timeless puzzle game. Drop your balls into the grid and race to align four in a row—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Simple to learn, but endlessly challenging to master. Face off against a smart AI opponent that adapts to your playstyle. Each match pushes you to think ahead, anticipate threats, and build winning patterns. Perfect for sharpening your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, enjoy a premium offline board game experience anywhere—no internet required. No ads, no distractions, just pure tactical fun. Challenge yourself, improve your logic, and become a true four-in-a-row champion. Download now and start your strategy journey today!

Screenshots

DOTENKO4 screens
4 Balls In A Row4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4 Balls In A Row at none against DOTENKO's 2. DOTENKO's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DOTENKO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 4 Balls In A Row asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DOTENKO ships an update weekly, 4 Balls In A Row every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DOTENKO versus 4 Balls In A Row: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDOTENKO4 Balls In A Row
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakuma Shinoda亚州 王

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DOTENKO

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
None

4 Balls In A Row

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DOTENKO free?
DOTENKO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 4 Balls In A Row free?
4 Balls In A Row is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DOTENKO or 4 Balls In A Row have ads?
Both DOTENKO and 4 Balls In A Row show ads.
Which is updated more often, DOTENKO or 4 Balls In A Row?
DOTENKO ships an update weekly, and 4 Balls In A Row every 2 months. Most recently, DOTENKO was updated on October 25, 2026 and 4 Balls In A Row on October 31, 2026.

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