Comparison

Four in a Row vs Four Up Duel

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

Four Up Duel

Features
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Four Up Duel is the classic four-in-a-row strategy game, built clean and fast for your phone. Take turns dropping colored pieces into the grid — the first to connect four in a row, column, or diagonal wins. Easy to learn, endlessly replayable, and perfect for a quick match or a long rivalry. PLAY YOUR WAY • Pass-and-play with a friend on the same device • Challenge the AI at Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty • Track wins, losses, and games played for both players WHY FOUR UP DUEL • Clean, modern design with smooth animations • Fast matches — perfect for a quick break • No account, no sign-in, no internet required • Your stats stay on your device Whether you're settling a rivalry with a friend or sharpening your strategy against the AI, Four Up Duel brings the classic game you know to a beautifully simple app.

Screenshots

Four in a Row4 screens
Four Up Duel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Four Up Duel at none against Four in a Row's 3. Four in a Row's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Four in a Row sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Four Up Duel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Four in a Row versus Four Up Duel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFour in a RowFour Up Duel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKristopher MageeNathan Guy

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

Four Up Duel

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 Four Up Duel free?
Four Up Duel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Four in a Row or Four Up Duel have ads?
Four Up Duel shows ads; Four in a Row does not.

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