Comparison

The Four vs The FOUR

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

Head to head
About

The Four

Engage in a fun and simple game focused on the four basic arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Improve your math skills while aiming for the highest score in this challenging yet enjoyable experience.

Highlights
  • Four basic arithmetic operations
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Improves math skills
  • Challenges highest score
  • Simple yet fun gameplay
Features
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The Four is a game about four basic arithmetical operations. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division have been never that fun. It is simple but fun, which is perfect for improving math skills while challenging highest score.

About

The FOUR

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Become the Master of Puzzles! Discover the hidden order of four symbols on each tile and solve increasingly complex puzzles as you progress through the levels! Gather hearts to access more stages, and unveil pieces of the hidden story by watching exclusive videos. Begin your journey to reveal mysteries only you can uncover!

Screenshots

The Four4 screens
The FOUR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The FOUR at every 3 weeks against The Four's every 13 months. The Four's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Four ships an update every 13 months, The FOUR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Four versus The FOUR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe FourThe FOUR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (163 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings163 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB219 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKetchappKorea Campus Crusade for Christ

Bugs and requests

The Four

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Number keys not detected
  • Ads pop up mid-game
  • Game glitches/freezes
  • Replay button glitches
  • Font is weird/hard to read
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  • System for retyping answers is weird
  • Stops letting you answer near end of timer

Requested features

10 requests
  • Option to pay to remove ads
  • Adjustable game speed/difficulty
  • Kid mode with slow timer
  • Option to turn off sound effects
  • Customizable number pad layout (calculator/keyboard style)
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  • Multiplayer mode
  • More game modes
  • Backspace or clear button
  • Option to choose math operations (+, -, x, /)
  • Show correct answer when time runs out

The FOUR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Four

No in-app purchases

None

The FOUR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Four free?
The Four is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The FOUR free?
The FOUR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Four or The FOUR have ads?
Neither The Four nor The FOUR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Four or The FOUR?
The Four ships an update every 13 months, and The FOUR every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Four was updated on October 6, 2026 and The FOUR on October 9, 2026.

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