# Four in a Row vs Tether

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.

Both are free to download. Four in a Row sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tether asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Four in a Row | Tether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/four-in-a-row-time-attack/id6755154567/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-physics-puzzle-game/id6759990105/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magnate Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/303058770) | [Pixel Worship, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082141726) |

## What reviewers say

### Four in a Row

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/four-in-a-row-time-attack/id6755154567)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FiaR - Time Attack - Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-physics-puzzle-game/id6759990105)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*