Comparison

4 in a row! vs Connect X

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

Head to head
About

4 in a row!

Engage in a classic strategy board game where the goal is to connect four pieces in a row. Play against a computer on various difficulty levels, with a friend on the same device, or challenge players globally online. Customize the game's appearance and track your progress with detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Play against AI on 4 difficulty levels
  • Local multiplayer for 2 players
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Customizable graphic styles and themes
  • Dark mode support
  • Detailed game statistics and achievements
  • VoiceOver accessibility
Features
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The classic game of strategy: drop your pieces into the grid and be the first to line up four in a row – horizontally, vertically or diagonally! PLAY THE WAY YOU LIKE • Against the computer, on four levels: Beginner, Easy, Medium and Difficult • Two players on the same iPhone or iPad • Online against players from all over the world, with Game Center MAKE IT YOURS • Many graphic styles to choose from • Pick the color of the pieces and the names of the players • Light and dark mode TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Statistics for each level: wins, draws and losses at a glance • Achievements and world leaderboards on Game Center FOR EVERYONE • Fully accessible with VoiceOver • Designed for iPhone and iPad Simple to learn, hard to master: how many games can you win?

About

Connect X

Features
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Connect X: Your Ultimate Connect-the-Pieces Game! Experience the classic game of connecting pieces like never before with Connect X! Whether you're playing with friends or challenging the computer, Connect X offers a dynamic and customizable gameplay experience that will keep you entertained for hours.

Screenshots

4 in a row!4 screens
Connect X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Connect X at none against 4 in a row!'s shown. 4 in a row!'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
4 in a row! versus Connect X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4 in a row!Connect X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (93 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings93 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonya MarcarelliZaid Dahir

In-app purchases

None

4 in a row!

No in-app purchases

None

Connect X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4 in a row! free?
4 in a row! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connect X free?
Connect X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 4 in a row! or Connect X have ads?
4 in a row! shows ads; Connect X does not.

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