Nova Quad vs Drop Four
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nova Quad
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Drop your tokens. Outsmart your opponent. Nova Quad. Nova Quad is the classic strategy game reimagined with a stunning neon dark theme. Drop colored tokens to connect four in a row - horizontally, vertically or diagonally - before your opponent does. GAME MODES • 2 Players - pass-and-play with a friend on the same device • VS AI - challenge the computer on Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty • Challenge Mode - 100 progressively harder AI levels. Can you reach Level 100? • Online Multiplayer - play against anyone, anywhere in real time ONLINE FEATURES • Quick Match - instantly find a random opponent • Private Room - create a room and invite a friend with a 4-letter code • Rematch system - challenge your opponent to another round instantly POLISHED EXPERIENCE • Stunning neon dark theme with glowing pieces • Smooth drop animations and win highlights • Sound effects for every move • Score tracking across sessions • Works great on iPhone and iPad Simple to learn, endlessly replayable. Whether you're playing against a friend on the couch or a stranger online - every game is a new challenge.
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Nova Quad at none against Drop Four's shown. Nova Quad also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Drop Four's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nova Quad ships an update every 3 months, Drop Four monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nova Quad | Drop Four |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kacper Kubiak | Vinh Tam Tan |
In-app purchases
Nova Quad
No in-app purchases
Drop Four
No in-app purchases








