Comparison

Row Games vs Align4

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

Head to head
About

Row Games

Features
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Three strategy games. Four ways to play. Row Games brings Nim, 4 in a Row and Tic Tac Toe together in one simple app. Pick your game, choose your opponent and jump right in. Play locally with a friend or challenge one of three computer opponents: Siri, Smart Siri and Big Brain Siri. Think you've got what it takes to beat Big Brain Siri? NIM Take turns removing as many pieces as you want from a single row. Choose carefully, because the player forced to take the final piece loses. 4 IN A ROW Take turns dropping pieces onto the board. Be the first to get four in a row horizontally, vertically or diagonally. TIC TAC TOE The classic game of Xs and Os. Get three in a row before your opponent does. CHOOSE YOUR OPPONENT - Play locally with a friend - Siri - Smart Siri - Big Brain Siri TRACK YOUR GAMES Keep an eye on your wins, losses and draws with detailed statistics. See how you perform against each opponent and revisit previous matches in your game history. Whether you're offline, have a few minutes to spare or want to settle a score with a friend, Row Games makes it easy to jump straight into a game.

About

Align4

Features
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Align4: AI & Multiplayer is the ultimate four-in-a-row strategy game where you can challenge friends, play online, or test your skills against a powerful AI. Drop your discs, line up four in a row, and outsmart your opponent in this timeless classic - now reimagined for mobile Whether you are a casual player or a strategy master, Align4 offers exciting gameplay anytime, anywhere. Features • Smart AI Opponent - Play against multiple difficulty levels for a real challenge. • Local Multiplayer - Pass and play with friends on the same device. • Online Multiplayer - Compete with players worldwide in real time. • Modern Design - Clean, vibrant graphics with smooth animations. • Score Tracking - Keep track of your best scores and progress. • Optimised for iPhone and iPad - Enjoy Align4 anywhere, anytime. Why Play Align4? • A modern take on the classic four-in-a-row board game. • Easy to pick up, but full of strategic depth. • Fun for kids, families, and competitive players alike. • Quick matches or long battles - you decide Download Align4: AI & Multiplayer today and enjoy the best way to play the four-in-a-row strategy game on mobile. Sharpen your mind, challenge your friends, and rise to the top

Screenshots

Row Games4 screens
Align44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Align4 at none against Row Games's shown. Row Games's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Row Games ships an update every 2 days, Align4 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Row Games versus Align4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRow GamesAlign4
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKristoffer Fredrik Dahle MelenThirupathi Adla

In-app purchases

None

Row Games

No in-app purchases

None

Align4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Row Games free?
Row Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Align4 free?
Align4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Row Games or Align4 have ads?
Row Games shows ads; Align4 does not.
Which is updated more often, Row Games or Align4?
Row Games ships an update every 2 days, and Align4 every 10 days. Most recently, Row Games was updated on October 27, 2026 and Align4 on November 4, 2026.

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