Comparison

Connect Forever vs 3Chess

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

Head to head
About

Connect Forever

Experience a classic board game with a twist. This version removes board edges, allowing for endless strategic possibilities and more dynamic gameplay. Play against AI, locally with friends, or challenge players online.

Highlights
  • Borderless, wrap-around game board
  • Single player vs. AI (easy, medium, hard)
  • Local 2-player mode
  • Online multiplayer with friends
  • Online matchmaking
  • Turn-based gameplay
Features
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Connect Forever fixes the problem with the original "Four in a row" game. That is, if you don’t get any pieces in the central column it’s almost impossible to win. Therefore every game amongst experienced players starts the same, fighting for spots in the central column. Connect Forever fixes this by allowing the column grid to wrap around forever, both horizontally and vertically, so there is no ‘edge’ of the board. This means that there is no central column anymore, all columns are equal. Suddenly, this opens the door to many more interesting strategies, and many more avenues to win. Almost no game of Connect Forever ends in a draw or stalemate. Game options - Single player against computer (easy, medium, hard modes) - Play 2 player locally on the same device - Play online! - Challenge your friends in turn based multiplayer - No friends? Matchmaking can pair you up with another person seeking a game! How to play: Connect Forever is played in a 7 column, 6 row, grid. Take turns to drop tokens into the grid columns to with the aim of connecting 4 matching coloured tokens in a row, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Unlike the classic game, in Connect Forever there is no edge to the board, the game board wraps around 'forever', so watch out! Scroll the board left or right to see it from every perspective.

About

3Chess

Experience a unique twist on the classic game with this three-player chess variant. Test your logic and strategy in real-time or turn-based matches across multiple platforms. Learn the ropes with interactive guides and play online with friends or anonymously.

Highlights
  • Three-player chess gameplay
  • Real-time and turn-based online matches
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Interactive learning guides
  • Offline 'pass and play' mode
  • Anonymous play option
Features
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Chess is the most popular game of all time, but have you ever wanted to play as three? 3Chess is a revolutionary three-player chess game that defies convention and redefines strategy. Our app seamlessly merges traditional chess rules with fresh possibilities, putting your logic, strategy, and anticipation skills to test like never before. TRIPLE THE STRATEGY, TRIPLE THE FUN: Three players on one board - are you ready for the challenge? ON YOUR TIME, AT YOUR PACE: Play real-time online matches or turn-based at your convenience with notifications when it's your turn. CROSS-PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY: Choose your battle station. Whether on your phone, tablet, or browser, play seamlessly across Mobile, and 3-chess.com. LEARN: With interactive guides, and hands-on demos, we aim to provide both newcomers and seasoned chess enthusiasts with the tools they need to master this unique variant of the age-old game. PRACTICE WITH BOTS: Play offline against two bots of your chosen level to sharpen your skills. Short a player online? Add a bot to fill the gap and play as two. CONNECT, COMPETE, CONQUER: Play online with friends, join public lobbies or indulge in offline 'pass and play'. Create an account or play anonymously. With triple the players and triple the intensity, 3Chess revolutionizes the game of strategy, offering a truly unique chess experience. Are you up for the challenge? Your feedback is invaluable to us. Please share your suggestions and comments. Visit us at https://3-chess.com for more details and updates.

Screenshots

Connect Forever4 screens
3Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Connect Forever at 100% against 3Chess's 25%. Connect Forever also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). 3Chess's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Connect Forever holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Connect Forever's written reviews are positive against 25% of 3Chess's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect Forever ships an update every 2 months, 3Chess monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Connect Forever versus 3Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect Forever3Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid BlakeOliver Blade

Customer experience

Connect Forever

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

3Chess

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Connect Forever

No in-app purchases

None

3Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connect Forever free?
Connect Forever is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3Chess free?
3Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Connect Forever or 3Chess?
Connect Forever is rated higher. Connect Forever averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 3Chess averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Connect Forever or 3Chess have ads?
3Chess shows ads; Connect Forever does not.
Which is updated more often, Connect Forever or 3Chess?
Connect Forever ships an update every 2 months, and 3Chess monthly. Most recently, Connect Forever was updated on November 4, 2026 and 3Chess on October 30, 2026.

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