Comparison

InBetween Gate vs Connect4Hero

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

Head to head
About

InBetween Gate

Features
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InBetween TW brings one of Taiwan’s most iconic family holiday games into the digital era. No physical cards needed — start instantly and enjoy a familiar mix of intuition and logic. The game revolves around integer range judgment, challenging players to predict where each new card falls within a numeric range. Every decision affects the shared score pool, where careful reasoning and smart risk-taking determine success. With adjustable deck settings and quick rounds, it offers the perfect balance between casual fun and thoughtful play. Features • Score pool system — Points accumulate in a shared pool; use strategy and logic to maximize your gain. • Multiplayer battles — Connect through Game Center for live matches with friends. • Solo play — Start a quick single-player game anytime. • Multiple deck options — Choose how many decks to use for flexible gameplay and varied probability. • Clean modern design — A smooth interface that highlights clarity and decision-making. • For all ages — Simple rules, short rounds, and balanced challenge for everyone. InBetween TW reimagines a beloved Taiwanese classic as a modern family strategy experience — easy to start, satisfying to master, and perfect for gatherings or quiet play alike.

About

Connect4Hero

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Connect four runes. Summon heroes. Defeat seven bosses. Connect4Hero turns the familiar four-in-a-row idea into a portrait fantasy strategy adventure. Place elemental runes on a 9×9 board, interrupt enemy formations, cast spells, and complete lines to earn powerful choices for the battles ahead. BUILD YOUR LINE • Place Fire, Water, Nature, and Arcane runes. • Complete horizontal, vertical, or diagonal lines of four. • Read the enemy board and block threats before they resolve. CHANGE THE BOARD • Cast Fireball, Tide Swap, Rune Pull, Cleanse, Growth, and Quake. • Summon six heroes whose abilities reshape the fight. • Combine permanent upgrades with the deck you build during a run. • Earn gems to unlock permanent perks, and chase 28 Game Center achievements. FACE SEVEN BOSSES Each chapter introduces a distinct battlefield and signature threat—from spreading slime and burrowing sand to wildfire, deep freeze, wind, and chain lightning. LEARN BY PLAYING A guided story opening and interactive tutorial introduce placement, blocking, spells, rewards, and enemy turns without leaving the battle. Designed for portrait play on iPhone and iPad. Play offline without an account or ads. Gameplay analytics can be turned off in Settings.

Screenshots

InBetween Gate4 screens
Connect4Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: InBetween Gate at Free against Connect4Hero's $4.99. InBetween Gate also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Connect4Hero's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

InBetween Gate is free to download; Connect4Hero costs $4.99 up front. InBetween Gate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Connect4Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InBetween Gate ships an update weekly, Connect4Hero every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
InBetween Gate versus Connect4Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInBetween GateConnect4Hero
PriceFree — better$4.99
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB71 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPU YEN LINPhilip Yu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

InBetween Gate

One-time1
  • Full Version$5.99
None

Connect4Hero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InBetween Gate free?
InBetween Gate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Connect4Hero free?
Connect4Hero costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do InBetween Gate or Connect4Hero have ads?
InBetween Gate shows ads; Connect4Hero does not.
Which is updated more often, InBetween Gate or Connect4Hero?
InBetween Gate ships an update weekly, and Connect4Hero every 4 days. Most recently, InBetween Gate was updated on October 13, 2026 and Connect4Hero on October 19, 2026.

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