Comparison

Longevity vs Classic 4

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

Head to head
About

Longevity

A twist on the classic 4-in-a-row game where pieces have a limited lifespan. Strategically place pieces with varying durations to outmaneuver opponents and win. Offers both online and offline play modes.

Highlights
  • Expiring game pieces
  • Strategic placement with longevity options
  • Real-time online multiplayer
  • Anonymous online play
  • Invite friends to matches
  • Offline mode
Features
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Longevity takes the classic 4-in-a-row game to a whole new level. Longevity shows that a simple addition to game mechanics can greatly increase the complexity of the game. How? This game is basically 4-in-a-row with expiring pieces. With each piece you place, select its longevity—how long it will last (10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 turns) The rules are still the same. First person that connects at least 4 pieces in a row will win. But with expiring pieces, the game becomes less predictable, and becomes more strategic. Set up traps with quickly expiring pieces, or trump the other player's plans with a longer lasting piece, or even fool with a decoy piece that isn't part of the plan.. (heh heh).. The possibilities are endless. Various styles of gameplay are possible :) First to score 3 points, wins! Fun for all ages! ==== Features Real Time Online play, and an offline mode - You may also play online matches anonymously without logging in! Good for those practice sessions~ - Invite friends to matches - Remember to turn on Notifications when you want to play but can't find any other players~ You'll get notified when a match is found!

About

Classic 4

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The goal of the game is very simple: line up 4 checkers vertically, horizontally, or diagonally to win. It's a fun and strategic game, which you can play for free and without advertising!

Screenshots

Longevity4 screens
Classic 43 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Classic 4 at none against Longevity's shown. Classic 4 also leads on update cadence (every 9 months vs every 18 months). Longevity's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Longevity ships an update every 18 months, Classic 4 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Longevity versus Classic 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLongevityClassic 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwitt KongdachalertJulien Eyriès

In-app purchases

None

Longevity

No in-app purchases

None

Classic 4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Longevity free?
Longevity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Classic 4 free?
Classic 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Longevity or Classic 4 have ads?
Longevity shows ads; Classic 4 does not.
Which is updated more often, Longevity or Classic 4?
Longevity ships an update every 18 months, and Classic 4 every 9 months. Most recently, Longevity was updated on October 12, 2026 and Classic 4 on October 25, 2026.

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