Comparison

Four in a Row vs Tether

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

Head to head
About

Four in a Row

A fast-paced twist on the classic strategy game. Make split-second decisions to connect four discs before time runs out, or face random drops. Offers multiple speed modes and AI challenges.

Highlights
  • Timed gameplay modes
  • Customizable move timers
  • AI opponents with difficulty levels
  • Detailed game statistics
  • Multiple speed options
  • Classic mode without timer
Features
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It's Four in a Row - Time Attack, the adrenaline-pumping twist on the classic strategy game where split-second decisions determine victory! # Think Fast, Drop Faster Experience the classic game of Four in a Row like never before. In Time Attack mode, every move counts—literally. You have just seconds to make your decision, and if time runs out, your disc gets dropped randomly, adding chaos and excitement to every match. # Multiple Speed Modes Choose your challenge: • Lightning - 1 second per move (for the quickest) • Blitz - 3 seconds per move (fast and furious, but doable) • Rapid - 5 seconds per move (quick but a little more strategic) • Custom - Set your own pace (1-10 seconds) • Ultra Casual - No timer (classic Four in a Row, take your time) # Challenge AI Opponents Test your skills against four difficulty levels: • Easy - Perfect for learning the ropes • Medium - A balanced challenge • Hard - For serious players • Superintelligence - The ultimate test #Track Your Progress Monitor your performance with detailed statistics: • Games played, won, and lost per speed mode • Win streaks and fastest victory times • Total play time and forced random drops • Average game duration Perfect For • Quick gaming sessions during breaks • Testing your reflexes and decision-making • Casual fun with a competitive edge • Anyone who loves classic games with a modern twist Download now and master the art of connecting four before the clock beats you!

About

Tether

Control two orbs connected by a stretchy tether to solve physics-based puzzles. Use the tether's tension and leverage to navigate mazes, wrap around obstacles, and reach exits. Features local multiplayer for cooperative or competitive play.

Highlights
  • Physics-based tether mechanics
  • Solve devious mazes
  • Local multiplayer mode
  • Haptic feedback
  • 50+ handcrafted levels
  • Offline play
Features
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You control two orbs. They're connected by a stretchy, springy tether. Drag one, and the other gets pulled along for the ride — whether it likes it or not. Both orbs need to reach their exits. Sounds simple. It is not. The tether isn't just connecting them — it's your secret weapon. Wrap it around pegs. Slingshot an orb around corners. Use tension, leverage, and a little creative chaos to solve increasingly devious mazes. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Most puzzle games give you buttons. Tether gives you physics. The elastic connection between your orbs creates emergent solutions — there's no single "right answer." Wrap, stretch, fling, and occasionally panic. GRAB A FRIEND (OR AN ENEMY) Hand your friend a phone. In local multiplayer, each player controls ONE orb. You'll need to talk, coordinate, and try very hard not to blame each other when things go wrong. The tether transmits every tug — you can literally feel your partner's bad decisions through haptic feedback. Relationships may be tested. We accept no liability. 50+ LEVELS OF "OH, COME ON" Five handcrafted worlds that start friendly and end personal. Star ratings reward speed and efficiency for the overachievers. The rest of us just want to survive. THE FINE PRINT • Satisfying spring physics that feel great to play with • Minimalist glowing visuals — pretty enough to screenshot, clean enough to think • Haptic feedback so good you'll feel the tension in your thumbs • Works offline — puzzle in the woods, on a plane, wherever • No ads. No in-app purchases. No energy timers. Just puzzles. • Built with love by a tiny studio that thinks games should respect your time Download Tether. Stretch your brain. Try not to snap.

Screenshots

Four in a Row4 screens
Tether3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tether at none against Four in a Row's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Four in a Row sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tether asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Four in a Row against 5.0 for Tether. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Four in a Row versus Tether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFour in a RowTether
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagnate Interactive LtdPixel Worship, LLC

Customer experience

Four in a Row

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tether

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Four in a Row

One-time1
  • FiaR - Time Attack - Remove Ads$1.99
None

Tether

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Four in a Row free?
Four in a Row is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tether free?
Tether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Four in a Row or Tether?
Four in a Row and Tether are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Four in a Row or Tether have ads?
Both Four in a Row and Tether show ads.

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