Comparison

Alpha Omega vs Atomic Hangman

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

Head to head
About

Alpha Omega

Solve unique crossword puzzles where only the first and last letters are revealed. Decipher words to uncover new clues and progress through thousands of levels. Enjoy a relaxing experience with a tranquil soundtrack.

Highlights
  • First and last letter clues
  • Word-based clue progression
  • Over 4,000 levels
  • Premium level packs
  • Relaxing ambient soundtrack
  • Hint packages
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“The visuals are gorgeous... typography is stunning... the soundtrack is also tranquil and atmospheric” - AppAdvice "If you’re after a relaxed but challenging word game, Alpha Omega has you covered fairly nicely.” - 148Apps ----- Can you solve each crossword puzzle, with only the first and last letters as your guide? CLUES EVERYWHERE… You are given a clue and a puzzle full of scrambled words. Once you decipher a word, it itself becomes a clue, enabling you to decipher other words… OVER 4,000 LEVELS... After you've graduated from “The Original” level pack - or whenever you're ready - jump right into challenging new premium level packs, each available for a small purchase. More content will be released regularly. RELAXING GAMEPLAY… No rush here! Take your time to think as a beautiful ambient soundtrack accompanies gameplay. Can you solve all levels from Alpha to Omega? Download and find out! ----------------- SOME IMPORTANT NOTES… The Unlimited Pass unlocks the entire game. All level packs (current and future), all themes, unlimited hints - and removes all ads. It’s well worth it and we highly recommend you purchase it. The price will only go up as new level packs are released! Hint packages are available in the app as in-app purchases, but are not required. They simply can help you work your way through more challenging levels, and they also help developers such as us continue to make great games for you :) Not all words in each puzzle have first and last letters locked in place, but enough are there to get you started! Thanks for your support!

About

Atomic Hangman

Engage in a classic word-guessing game with a humorous and perilous twist. Solve thousands of free phrases while learning new facts and keeping a puppet safe from danger. Enjoy quick, fun rounds in single-player, multiplayer, or party modes.

Highlights
  • Thousands of free phrases
  • Educational notes and facts
  • Humorous puppet-themed danger
  • Single player with bosses
  • Multiplayer with leaderboards
  • Party mode for up to 6 players
  • Universal app support
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Play thousands of FREE challenging phrases while learning something new from each game's FREE educational notes and facts. Enjoy hours of fun with beautifully crafted puppets and scenes filled with delightfully humorous danger! The traditional hangman game reinvented with a comedic and treacherous twist. Try to keep your puppet safe by solving tons of great words and phrases while expanding your personal knowledge. An edgy word game where losing can be as much fun as winning. It’s simple. Keep your puppet safe by solving words and phrases without making 7 mistakes. Each wrong letter results in a string breaking, taking your puppet closer to its demise. Each round is quick and fun, whether its single player, multiplayer, or party play! FEATURES • Universal: iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV! • Single player with bosses • Multiplayer (including leaderboards) • Party mode on AppleTV with up to 6 players (using iOS devices) • Free educational content provided with words and phrases • One purchase removes all ads. CATEGORIES • Arts & Literature • Entertainment • Geography • History • Science & Nature • Sports • and more! Important: No puppets were injured in the making of this app. Their safety now depends on you. Educational content is provided under the creative commons license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcode

Screenshots

Alpha Omega3 screens
Atomic Hangman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Atomic Hangman at none against Alpha Omega's shown. Atomic Hangman also leads on iOS requirement (9.3.5 vs 13.5). Alpha Omega's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Alpha Omega sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Atomic Hangman sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alpha Omega holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpha Omega has 5.7K ratings behind it against 416, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Alpha Omega's written reviews are positive against 60% of Atomic Hangman's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, Atomic Hangman every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Alpha Omega versus Atomic Hangman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlpha OmegaAtomic Hangman
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings) — better4.2 (416 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.7K — better416
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.59.3.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size532 MB202 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperBorderLeapLittle Bit Studio, LLC

Customer experience

Alpha Omega

All ratings5,662 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral5.8%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews375 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative16.0%

Atomic Hangman

All ratings416 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral10.1%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral14.1%
Negative25.9%

User reviews

Alpha Omega

From 5.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧠 Challenging and engaging word puzzles
  • 🎶 Relaxing and soothing background music
  • 🧠 Exercises the brain and improves vocabulary
  • 👍 Unique and innovative gameplay concept

Room to improve

  • 🇺🇸 Too many American-centric references and terminology
  • 🔁 Repetitive puzzle themes and categories
  • 🔢 Limited number of free puzzles, requires in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs, crashes, and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficulty in finding specific puzzles or categories

Atomic Hangman

From 416 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Imaginative graphics
  • 🧠 Challenging and educational
  • 🕹️ Fun gameplay concept
  • 👍 Addictive and engaging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and errors in content
  • 🌐 Too American-centric
  • 🕰️ Outdated information
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Alpha Omega

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes or resets progress after making a mistake
  • Puzzle board not fully visible on certain device screens
  • Sync issues between devices and lost progress
  • Difficulty in purchasing additional puzzle packs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to skip or filter certain puzzle categories
  • Option to replay completed puzzles
  • Improved undo/redo functionality
  • Inclusion of a dictionary or definitions for unfamiliar words
  • More frequent content updates with new puzzle packs

Atomic Hangman

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect answers and misspelled words
  • Party mode issues with synchronization
  • Sound not working for some users

Requested features

5 requests
  • More diverse and universal content
  • Improved hint system
  • Customization options for avatars
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to play music during gameplay

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Alpha Omega

One-time10
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • Summertime Level Pack$0.99
  • All American Level Pack$0.99
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  • Challenge 1 Level Pack$0.99
  • Pairs of Things Level Pack$0.99
  • That's Entertainment!$0.99
  • 35 Hints$2.99
  • 100 Hints$4.99
  • 250 Hints$9.99
  • Unlimited Pass$24.99
11 purchases

Atomic Hangman

One-time11
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Super Hero Puppets Pack$0.99
  • Graveyard Terror Theme Pack$0.99
Show 8 more
  • Anatomy Word Pack$0.99
  • Comics Word Pack$0.99
  • Compound Words Pack$0.99
  • Common Misspellings Word Pack$0.99
  • SAT Prep 1 Word Pack$0.99
  • Smarty Pants Word Pack$0.99
  • Synonyms & Antonyms Word Pack$0.99
  • 50 Letter Bombs$0.99

Questions

Is Alpha Omega free?
Alpha Omega is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Atomic Hangman free?
Atomic Hangman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alpha Omega or Atomic Hangman?
Alpha Omega is rated higher. Alpha Omega averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Atomic Hangman averages 4.2 from 416 ratings.
Do Alpha Omega or Atomic Hangman have ads?
Alpha Omega shows ads; Atomic Hangman does not.
Which is updated more often, Alpha Omega or Atomic Hangman?
Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, and Atomic Hangman every 3 months. Most recently, Alpha Omega was updated on October 17, 2026 and Atomic Hangman on October 21, 2026.

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