Comparison

4 in a Row TV vs NeonSwipe DX

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

Head to head
About

4 in a Row TV

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4 in a Row TV brings the classic strategy board game to your iOS device with a stunning, modern design. Whether you're killing time or settling a score, this is the most elegant way to play 4-in-a-row. Designed specifically for touch, you can effortlessly tap to drop discs and watch them stack up with satisfying animations. How to Play: • Challenge a friend in local 2-player mode. • Tap any column to drop your coloured disc. • Be the first to connect four in a line—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. • Enjoy instant rematches and keep track of your wins. Key Features: • Designed for Touch: Intuitive tap controls make gameplay smooth and responsive. • Local Multiplayer: The perfect "pass-and-play" experience for two players on one device. • Beautiful Interface: Clean visuals, subtle gradients, and a clear game board that looks great in Light or Dark Mode. • Privacy Focused: No ads, no tracking, and no internet connection required. Just pure gameplay. • Universal App: Looks fantastic on both iPhone and iPad. Ready to play? Download now and see if you have what it takes to connect four!

About

NeonSwipe DX

Features
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NeonSwipe is a SpriteKit-based cyberpunk arcade snake featuring pure swipe controls and 30 progressive stages across 5 distinct worlds. ARCHITECTURE - Engine: SpriteKit with tick-interpolated motion at 60 fps - Controls: UISwipeGestureRecognizer (4 directions) — zero on-screen controls - Persistence: UserDefaults JSON-encoded GameProgress struct - Target: iPhone portrait only, iOS 17.0 minimum STAGE DESIGN - 30 stages: 5 worlds x 6 stages each - Worlds 1-2: Pure food-eating snake core - World 3: Obstacle blocks added procedurally - World 4: Mixed obstacles + increased food goal - World 5: Chasing AI enemy nodes (pathfinding via SKAction sequences) - World 6: Stationary turret nodes firing bullet projectiles SNAKE FORMS - 6 unique forms, one unlocked per world - Each form: distinct base color + particle emitter trail - Form selection persists across sessions SCORING - Per-stage star rating (1-3) based on score threshold - Best score and best time tracked independently - Stage clear flag persists indefinitely COMPLIANCE - Zero network calls, zero permissions - No IAP, no CloudKit, no App Groups - No third-party SDKs or analytics

Screenshots

4 in a Row TV1 screens
NeonSwipe DX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NeonSwipe DX at Free against 4 in a Row TV's $0.95. NeonSwipe DX also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 4 in a Row TV's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On 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

NeonSwipe DX is free to download; 4 in a Row TV costs $0.95 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
4 in a Row TV versus NeonSwipe DX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4 in a Row TVNeonSwipe DX
Price$0.95Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnass Damri晓 郭

In-app purchases

None

4 in a Row TV

No in-app purchases

None

NeonSwipe DX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4 in a Row TV free?
4 in a Row TV costs $0.95, with no in-app purchases.
Is NeonSwipe DX free?
NeonSwipe DX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 4 in a Row TV or NeonSwipe DX have ads?
Neither 4 in a Row TV nor NeonSwipe DX shows ads.

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