Comparison

Four in a Row vs BattleFour

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

BattleFour

This game offers a fresh twist on the classic four-in-a-row challenge. Earn special abilities like bombs by creating squares and strategically use them to change the game. Enjoy fast-paced local multiplayer or challenging offline solo play.

Highlights
  • Unique four-in-a-row mechanics
  • Earn bombs by building 2x2 squares
  • Manipulate full columns
  • Fast local two-player matches
  • Offline solo play with adjustable difficulty
  • Trainer mode with hints and undo
  • Stats, achievements, and leaderboards
Features
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BattleFour starts with classic four-in-a-row, then gives every crowded board a second life. The goal is simple: connect four. The twist is what happens before you get there. Build a 2x2 square to earn a bomb, drop into full columns to shove the stack down, and turn blocked boards into sudden comebacks. It feels familiar on the first move, then keeps finding new ways to surprise you. Features: - A fresh take on four-in-a-row - Earn bombs by building 2x2 squares - Push down full columns to open new lines - Fast local two-player matches - Offline solo play with five difficulties - Trainer practice with hints, mistake review, and undo - Optional Full Trainer unlocks every practice difficulty and the full-strength Trainer Challenge - Stats, achievements, and Game Center leaderboards - Optional visual themes

Screenshots

Four in a Row4 screens
BattleFour4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BattleFour at every 8 days against Four in a Row's monthly. Four in a Row's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Four in a Row sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and BattleFour sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Four in a Row ships an update monthly, BattleFour every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Four in a Row versus BattleFour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFour in a RowBattleFour
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB338 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKristopher MageeJohn Mu

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
10 purchases

BattleFour

One-time10
  • Disco Bomb$0.99
  • Gummy Bear Bomb$0.99
  • Lightstick Bomb$0.99
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  • UFO Bomb$0.99
  • Banana Bomb$0.99
  • Rubber Duck Bomb$0.99
  • Lucky Cat Bomb$0.99
  • Popcorn Bomb$0.99
  • Potion Bomb$0.99
  • Strategy Trainer$1.99

Questions

Is Four in a Row free?
Four in a Row is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BattleFour free?
BattleFour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Four in a Row or BattleFour have ads?
Neither Four in a Row nor BattleFour shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Four in a Row or BattleFour?
Four in a Row ships an update monthly, and BattleFour every 8 days. Most recently, Four in a Row was updated on October 2, 2026 and BattleFour on October 6, 2026.

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