Comparison

Dames vs BattleFour

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

Head to head
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.

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

Dames3 screens
BattleFour4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BattleFour at Free against Dames's $0.99. Dames's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

BattleFour is free to download; Dames costs $0.99 up front. BattleFour sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Dames asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Dames versus BattleFour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDamesBattleFour
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB338 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMichel GarlandatJohn Mu

In-app purchases

None

Dames

No in-app purchases

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

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