Comparison

Four in a Row vs Connect Four

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

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Four in a Row

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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.

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Connect Four

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Rediscover the timeless classic Connect Four with stunning visuals and smooth animations! A casual strategic puzzle game suitable for all ages, bringing you endless fun of strategic battles anytime and anywhere. Stick to the authentic classic gameplay on a standard 6×8 game board. Drop pieces by gravity and be the first to connect four pieces in a straight line to win the game. With super simple rules and zero entry threshold, it is perfect for casual entertainment, parent-child interaction, friend battles and brain training. Enjoy two fantastic game modes to suit different gaming needs. Challenge your friends and family in local 2-player mode, compete in strategic layout and foresight in face-to-face battles. Or test your wits against smart AI opponents in single-player mode with progressive difficulty levels, allowing you to polish your skills from beginner to advanced and enjoy immersive solo gameplay. Immerse yourself in exquisite visual effects throughout every match. Experience smooth piece-dropping animations, gorgeous dynamic particle backgrounds, and dazzling confetti celebrations when you win. The winning pieces are highlighted clearly to honor every wonderful victory. The clean and elegant interface fits all mobile devices perfectly, delivering a lag-free and silky gaming experience. Featuring lightweight and hassle-free gameplay, you can start or restart a game with one tap in seconds. Train your logical thinking, strategic planning and predictive ability while relaxing and killing spare time. 【Game Features】 Classic Gameplay: Authentic Connect Four rules with realistic gravity piece dropping Dual Game Modes: Local PvP multiplayer & intelligent AI single-player challenge Stunning Visuals: Fluid animations, victory confetti effects and winning piece highlights Full Device Adaptation: Perfect screen adaptation, smooth operation for all devices Casual & Instant Play: No waiting, start a strategic battle anytime, anywhere

Screenshots

Four in a Row4 screens
Connect Four3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connect Four at none against Four in a Row's 3. Connect Four also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Four in a Row's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Four in a Row sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Connect Four asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Four in a Row versus Connect Four: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFour in a RowConnect Four
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKristopher Magee秀清 杨

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

Connect Four

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

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