# Travel Decor vs Alpha

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alpha at 100% against Travel Decor's 64%. Alpha also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Travel Decor's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 3) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Travel Decor sells 27 one-off in-app purchases and Alpha sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Travel Decor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Travel Decor has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Travel Decor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Alpha's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Travel Decor ships an update every 3 weeks, Alpha every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Travel Decor | Alpha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travel-decor/id6480403680/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-blitz/id6796029002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 419 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [shen zhen qiyou ict.co.ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686857325) | [Frank Marano](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796029004) |

## What reviewers say

### Travel Decor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travel-decor/id6480403680)

Embark on an adventurous journey with Mia and her loyal companion Owen. Solve match-3 puzzles, overcome challenges, and decorate new chapters by building and placing various items. Compete with other travelers and form teams for support.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Collect items and clear obstacles, Build and decorate scenery, Form friendly teams, Overcome strange obstacles, Compete with other travelers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crazy Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Travel Favor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add Moves Pack0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bargain Hunter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Surfing Pack0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| coins1000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Surfing Pack1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add Moves Pack2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Benefits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Camp Treasure2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Surfing Pack2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add Moves Pack4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Surfing Pack4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Camp Treasure4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Camp Treasure5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Backyard Gift | $5.99 | one-time |
| Picnic Pass7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| coins5000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Camp Treasure8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mia's Treasure | $9.99 | one-time |
| Picnic Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| coins10000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Owen's Treasure | $19.99 | one-time |
| coins25000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Giant Treasure | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Relaxing and fun gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Audio issues after ads
- 🤖 Repetitive and tedious gameplay
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Sound going out after ads
- Inability to change team name
- Flickering background issues

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Improved decorating and customization features
- More challenging and strategic gameplay


### Alpha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-blitz/id6796029002)

Test your vocabulary and quick thinking in a fast-paced, 60-second word game. Race against the clock to type as many words as possible, or challenge friends in various game modes. Expand your word knowledge with themed packs and track your progress with lifetime stats.

**Highlights:** 60-second word rush gameplay, Multiple game modes (Conquest, Classic, Challenge, Chain Reaction, Combo Blitz), Themed and custom word packs, Lifetime stats and insights tracking, Cross-device play (iPhone, iPad, Mac), Multiplayer and Game Center integration, Accessibility options (Dark Mode, Text Zoom, High Contrast)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Instant Replay | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Challenge Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chain Reaction Mode | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Travel Decor free?

Travel Decor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alpha free?

Alpha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Travel Decor or Alpha?

Travel Decor is rated higher. Travel Decor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Alpha averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Travel Decor or Alpha have ads?

Travel Decor shows ads; Alpha does not.

### Which is updated more often, Travel Decor or Alpha?

Travel Decor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alpha every 4 weeks. Most recently, Travel Decor was updated on October 30, 2026 and Alpha on October 25, 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.*