Comparison

TextingCheckers vs Align Four Online

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

Head to head
About

TextingCheckers

Play Checkers and Draughts with friends via text message or on a local multiplayer mode. This app supports various international versions of the game, offering a global checkers experience.

Highlights
  • Play via text message
  • Local multiplayer mode
  • American Checkers
  • International Draughts
  • Global checkers variations
Features
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Text your friends Checkers and Draughts games! Play over texting or local multiplayer! Everything from American Checkers to International Draughts, we have Checkers from around the world. You can play over text or in-person right on your phone.

About

Align Four Online

Features
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Align Four Online: 2 Player - The Classic Strategy Game Experience the timeless challenge of aligning four discs in a row, now optimized for a smooth and responsive experience on your iPhone and iPad. Whether you want to test your tactical skills against an AI, challenge a friend in the same room, or compete with players from around the globe, this is the ultimate Align Four destination. Game Modes: Online Multiplayer: Connect with players worldwide using real-time networking. Join a lobby, find an opponent, and prove your strategy in competitive matches. Local 2-Player: Perfect for gatherings! Use our "Pass and Play" feature to challenge a friend on a single device. Single Player (AI): Sharpen your skills by battling our intelligent offline AI. Can you outsmart the computer? Key Features: Global Gameplay: Instant matchmaking ensures you are always ready to play against real people. Refined Interface: A clean, modern, and intuitive UI designed for seamless navigation on all Apple devices. Stable Connection: Robust server support ensures your matches are fair, smooth, and lag-free. Lightweight Design: Optimized for quick loading and minimal battery impact, so you can play anywhere. How to Play: The objective is simple: be the first to connect four of your colored discs in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. It is easy to learn but hard to master! Download Align Four Online: 2 Player today and start your journey to becoming a strategy master.

Screenshots

TextingCheckers3 screens
Align Four Online4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Align Four Online at none against TextingCheckers's 1. Align Four Online also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). TextingCheckers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price 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. TextingCheckers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Align Four Online asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TextingCheckers ships an update every 5 days, Align Four Online every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
TextingCheckers versus Align Four Online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextingCheckersAlign Four Online
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew SchorrUmar Zaid

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TextingCheckers

One-time1
  • Emote Pack$1.99
None

Align Four Online

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TextingCheckers free?
TextingCheckers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Align Four Online free?
Align Four Online is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TextingCheckers or Align Four Online have ads?
Align Four Online shows ads; TextingCheckers does not.
Which is updated more often, TextingCheckers or Align Four Online?
TextingCheckers ships an update every 5 days, and Align Four Online every 3 months. Most recently, TextingCheckers was updated on October 31, 2026 and Align Four Online on October 28, 2026.

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