4 in a Row

Four in a Row is the classic two-player game but with a modern look. Its FREE!

Ironjaw Studios Private Limited · connect.four.game

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v1.6 73.8 MB Android 7.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v1.6 (3000018)
Updated: Jun 5, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 73.8 MB
Requires: Android 7.1+ (API 25)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category: Board (game)
Listed since: Apr 2, 2023 (at least)
Permissions: 32
Website: ironjawstudios.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

4 in a Row is a game by Ironjaw Studios Private Limited in the Board category, listed since at least April 2023. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.4, the APK grew from 54.5 MB to 73.8 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 7.1. It asks for 32 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 1.5, it adds 2 new permissions: “Google Play license check” and “Run at startup”. The game can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.6

Added Chat system Fixed few crashes Gameplay optimization

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Four in a Row is the classic two-player game but with a modern look. Two players take turns dropping their color checkers into one of the slots at the top of the board. Win the game by getting 4 of your color checkers either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. It is also known as Four-in-a-Row, Plot Four, Captain's Mistress, Four Up, Find Four, and Gravitrips. The game objective is to connect chips in such a way that they form a straight line. This line could be vertical, horizontal or diagonal and must consist of at least four chips. To win you must be the first to connect 4 of your color chips in a row either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally! Four in a Row is the perfect game to play against friends, or any time you have a few minutes to spare. Each player takes turns choosing a column to drop a chip in. Your goal is always to connect four chips of your own color in a row, either vertically, horizontally or diagonally. The first player to do so wins the game. You can play online against opponents from around the world, Invite your friends to play in Private Room, play against the computer or against your friends in local multiplayer. It’s the classic game that's easy to understand, but hard to master. Your goal is to connect a line of four horizontal, vertical, or diagonal chips before your opponent does. But watch out, it can be trickier than it sounds! It is also very good brain exercise. Connect 4 teaches logical thinking. If you want to be successful player you need to be patient and predict future moves. You love puzzle games? Then you will love Four in a Row game! You should definitely download this amazing puzzle game - Game for all ages! ❖❖❖❖ Four in a Row Features ❖❖❖❖ ✔✔ Create Private Room and Invite Friends and Family ✔✔ 4 game modes to play ✔✔ Beautiful and simple user interface ✔✔  Minimalist, simple and fun game, suitable for children and adults. ✔✔ 7X6 game grid ✔✔ Fast Paced Gameplay Please take your time to rate your experience with this addictive puzzle game Four in a Row and write a short Review. We will be grateful to hear your opinions and improve - whenever needed - in future versions. Enjoy playing Four in a Row!!

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v1.4. Since v1.6 it requires Android 7.1+.

v1.6 LATEST Jun 5, 2026 73.8 MB TRUSTED v1.5 Nov 5, 2025 57.3 MB TRUSTED v1.4 Aug 4, 2024 54.5 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 5, 2026.
Certificate issued to “ijs” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 5, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 5, 2026
Signed byC=91, ST=karnataka, L=manipal, O=ijs, OU=ijs, CN=ijs
Signing certificate (SHA-1)42:5F:6E:9C:15:40:C8:D7:CE:EF:75:1B:C5:0A:35:A1:48:57:EE:00
File MD50d1910d8752743d6f959fe280daadf8f
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (32)

4 in a Row requests 32 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) connect.four.game.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) connect.four.game.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

4 in a Row APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of 4 in a Row for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.1 or later. Version 1.5 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 1.5 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the 4 in a Row APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 0d1910d8752743d6f959fe280daadf8f.