Comparison

Makhos vs Drop Four

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

Head to head
About

Makhos

Features
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Makhos is the traditional Thai version of checkers (draughts). Challenge your friends locally on the same device or play online against players from around the world! FEATURES: • Play online against real opponents with matchmaking • Local multiplayer - pass and play on the same device • Clean, beautiful wooden board design • Real-time game with chess-style timers • Automatic board rotation for local games • Dark and light mode support RULES: Makhos follows traditional Thai checkers rules. Capture your opponent's pieces by jumping over them diagonally. When a piece reaches the opposite end, it becomes a King with enhanced movement. The player who captures all opponent pieces wins! Perfect for board game enthusiasts and strategy lovers.

About

Drop Four

A vibrant digital board game where players strategically drop discs to connect four in a row. Challenge an AI or a friend on the same device, with adjustable difficulty levels for a tailored experience.

Highlights
  • Drop discs into columns
  • Connect four in a row (horizontal, vertical, diagonal)
  • Play against AI
  • Pass-and-play local multiplayer
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Track wins and unlock trophies
Features
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Drop Four is a colorful Connect Four-style board game for iPhone and iPad. Drop your discs, line up four in a row, and outsmart your opponent. HOW TO PLAY • Take turns dropping discs into columns • Connect four in a row — horizontal, vertical, or diagonal — to win • Block your opponent and plan ahead GAME MODES • vs Computer — challenge a smart AI opponent • Two Players — pass-and-play on the same device DIFFICULTY LEVELS • Easy — relaxed matches • Medium — a fair challenge • Hard — for players who want a real fight FEATURES • Track wins for Red and Yellow • Unlock trophies as you play • Sound & vibration controls • Optional play reminders • Built-in How to Play guide Quick to learn, satisfying to master. Download Drop Four and start your next match!

Screenshots

Makhos4 screens
Drop Four4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drop Four at weekly against Makhos's every 7 months. Makhos's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Makhos ships an update every 7 months, Drop Four weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Makhos versus Drop Four: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakhosDrop Four
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHARLES-ANDRE AssusVinh Tam Tan

In-app purchases

None

Makhos

No in-app purchases

None

Drop Four

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Makhos free?
Makhos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drop Four free?
Drop Four is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Makhos or Drop Four have ads?
Neither Makhos nor Drop Four shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Makhos or Drop Four?
Makhos ships an update every 7 months, and Drop Four weekly. Most recently, Makhos was updated on September 22, 2026 and Drop Four on August 17, 2026.

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