4 in a row! vs Target Four
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
4 in a row!
Engage in a classic strategy game of connecting four pieces in a row. Play against friends, AI opponents with adjustable difficulty, or players worldwide. Customize your experience with various themes and track your progress with achievements and leaderboards.
- One or two player modes
- Online multiplayer
- Four difficulty levels
- Customizable themes
- World leaderboards
- Achievements and statistics
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Challenge players from all over the world or a friend on your device with this multiplayer game of Connect 4! Improve your skill against a virtual opponent by exploiting the four levels of difficulty offered by the game! Enjoy customize your game with several backgrounds, themes and colours! Collect the different achievements, and the first position in the leaderboards! Have fun! Enjoy the best "Four in a Row" game: - One or two players - Online games - Four difficulty levels - Several themes - World leaderboards - Many achievements - Statistics - A lot of fun!
Target Four
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A strategy game where every move matters! TARGET FOUR is an exciting strategy game that challenges your tactical thinking and planning skills. Your objective is simple: be the first to connect **four pieces of your color** horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. You play with the **green** pieces while the computer plays with the **red**. Each player has **21 pieces**, taking turns placing them on the game board. The first piece must be placed on the bottom row. Every additional piece can either rest completely on top of another piece or be placed on the bottom row next to an existing one. This creates unique tactical situations and exciting gameplay in every match. Features • Challenge the computer in strategic matches • Easy to learn, rewarding to master • Unique gameplay mechanics • Modern and intuitive interface • Fast game start with smooth controls • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Great for quick games or longer challenges Every game is different. Think ahead, block your opponent, and create the winning line before the computer does. Can you master TARGET FOUR?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4 in a row! at none against Target Four's 1. 4 in a row! also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Target Four'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
Both are free to download. Target Four sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 4 in a row! asks for nothing beyond the download.
4 in a row! ships an update every 2 months, Target Four every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 4 in a row! | Target Four |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (93 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 93 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sonya Marcarelli | Gerhard Lentschik |
In-app purchases
4 in a row!
No in-app purchases
Target Four
- Remove Advertising$1.99
Questions
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