Comparison

Four in a Row vs Dames

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

Head to head
About

Four in a Row

Features
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Welcome to Four in a Row – Echo, an accessible strategy game from Echoform Productions. Inspired by the classic Connect Four style of gameplay, the goal is simple: connect four of your pieces in a row before your opponent does. Plan your moves carefully, block your opponent, and develop strategies that lead to victory. Four in a Row – Echo was designed to be played by everyone, including blind and low-vision players. The game works smoothly with VoiceOver, allowing screen-reader users to navigate menus, place pieces, and follow gameplay using clear spoken feedback and accessible controls. Whether you prefer playing casually or competitively, there are multiple ways to enjoy the game. Play your way: • Online multiplayer – challenge friends and other players • Local multiplayer – play together on the same device • Single-player AI – practice your strategy against computer opponents AI Difficulty Modes: • Noob – great for learning the game • Veteran – balanced strategic challenge • Legendary – advanced difficulty for experienced players Customize your experience: Choose from a growing collection of: • Board themes • Player icons • Sound effects and audio packs Four in a Row – Echo is the first release from Echoform Productions, a studio focused on creating fully accessible games that work well with screen readers and inclusive design. Accessibility Features: • Designed for VoiceOver screen reader users • Built with accessibility in mind for blind and low-vision players • Clear audio feedback for gameplay actions • Screen-reader friendly menus and navigation • Accessible game controls Connect four pieces, challenge your friends, and enjoy a strategy game designed so that everyone can play. A strategy game inspired by classic four-in-a-row gameplay.

About

Dames

Features
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- Play against AI with 3 difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Expert - 2-player mode on the same device - Official rules: mandatory captures, chain jumps, king promotion - Bilingual interface: French and English - Elegant design inspired by wooden boards - Undo button to fix mistakes - Possibility to reverse the checkerboard The AI uses the Minimax algorithm with alpha-beta pruning for a challenging, realistic game.

Screenshots

Four in a Row4 screens
Dames3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Four in a Row at Free against Dames's $0.99. Dames's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Four in a Row is free to download; Dames costs $0.99 up front. Four in a Row sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dames asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Four in a Row versus Dames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFour in a RowDames
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKristopher MageeMichel Garlandat

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Four in a Row

One-time3
  • Echo Coin Pack$0.99
  • Echo Coin Stash$4.99
  • Echo Coin Vault$9.99
None

Dames

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Four in a Row free?
Four in a Row is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dames free?
Dames costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Four in a Row or Dames have ads?
Neither Four in a Row nor Dames shows ads.

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