# AMON vs Overwords

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Overwords at 83% against AMON's 29%. Overwords also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). AMON's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 9) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

AMON costs $1.99 and Overwords $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Overwords holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AMON has 89 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of AMON's written reviews are positive against 83% of Overwords's.

AMON ships an update every 2 weeks, Overwords daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AMON | Overwords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amon/id1276464043/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overwords/id6747488783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#60** |
| Size | 211 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lykkegaard Europe Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276464042) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## What reviewers say

### AMON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amon/id1276464043)

Embark on an epic journey solving optical illusion puzzles in augmented reality. Explore ancient 3D scanned sculptures from museums worldwide, using binaural audio to guide your quest. This immersive experience moves you, literally, as you connect a world of puzzling illusions.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality puzzles, Optical illusions, Ancient 3D scanned sculptures, Binaural audio for puzzle solving, Immersive exploration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative AR concept
- 🎨 Great graphics and effects
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🚶‍♀️ Encourages movement
- 🎶 Relaxing music and sound

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Unintuitive controls
- 🤷‍♀️ Lack of clear instructions
- 💰 Overpriced for issues
- 📏 Requires large play space
- 🧱 Pieces don't fit

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently, especially after first/second puzzle
- Pieces do not move or fit together
- Game closes after completing a level
- Progress is reset after crashes
- Camera placement is buggy

**Requested features**

- Add a tutorial or in-game instructions
- Allow for piece rotation for users with limited space
- Improve AR tracking and object recognition
- Fix bugs causing crashes and progress loss
- Add an uninstall and refund option


### Overwords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overwords/id6747488783)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

A minimalist word-puzzle game where you stack words to expand the board. Overlapping letters fuse into new words, requiring careful planning for a calm, distraction-free experience. Enjoy pure gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Distraction-free gameplay, Word stacking mechanics, Board expansion, Relaxing audio, 30 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AMON free?

AMON costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Overwords free?

Overwords costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AMON or Overwords?

Overwords is rated higher. AMON averages 3.6 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Overwords averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do AMON or Overwords have ads?

Neither AMON nor Overwords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AMON or Overwords?

AMON ships an update every 2 weeks, and Overwords daily. Most recently, AMON was updated on October 1, 2026 and Overwords on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*