Comparison

Nova Quad 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

Nova Quad

Features
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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.

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

Nova Quad4 screens
Drop Four4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nova Quad versus Drop Four: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova QuadDrop Four
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKacper KubiakVinh Tam Tan

In-app purchases

None

Nova Quad

No in-app purchases

None

Drop Four

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nova Quad free?
Nova Quad 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 Nova Quad or Drop Four have ads?
Drop Four shows ads; Nova Quad does not.
Which is updated more often, Nova Quad or Drop Four?
Nova Quad ships an update every 3 months, and Drop Four monthly. Most recently, Nova Quad was updated on October 2, 2026 and Drop Four on October 13, 2026.

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