# Alpha Omega vs Letter Fridge

Alpha Omega and Letter Fridge both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Alpha Omega's written reviews are positive against 63% of Letter Fridge's. Letter Fridge's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alpha Omega sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Letter Fridge sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Alpha Omega against 4.7 for Letter Fridge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.7K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Alpha Omega's written reviews are positive against 63% of Letter Fridge's.

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, Letter Fridge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha Omega | Letter Fridge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-omega/id748048441/reviews) | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-fridge/id1229242562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 63.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 532 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) | [Candywriter, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954685) |

## What reviewers say

### Alpha Omega

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-omega/id748048441)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summertime Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| All American Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Challenge 1 Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pairs of Things Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| That's Entertainment! | $0.99 | one-time |
| 35 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Pass | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🇺🇸 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Letter Fridge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-fridge/id1229242562)

This word game challenges you to create words using magnetic letters on a fridge. Progress through levels by expanding your vocabulary and enjoying the game's unique physics.

**Highlights:** Magnetic letter word creation, Physics-based gameplay, Level-based progression, Word search challenges, Fridge-themed interface

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black 1990s-Era Fridge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stainless Steel Fridge | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| X-Large Coins Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Best Value Coins Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 👍 Cute and creative theme
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Words not recognized
- 🔍 Incomplete dictionary
- 💰 Expensive hints
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🔧 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Letters getting stuck
- Progress not saving
- Game freezing/crashing
- Ads causing issues

**Requested features**

- List of found words
- More word difficulty levels
- Ability to reset progress
- Personalization options
- Improved dictionary


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpha Omega free?

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

### Is Letter Fridge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alpha Omega or Letter Fridge?

Letter Fridge is rated higher. Alpha Omega averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Letter Fridge averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Alpha Omega or Letter Fridge have ads?

Both Alpha Omega and Letter Fridge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alpha Omega or Letter Fridge?

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, and Letter Fridge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Alpha Omega was updated on October 17, 2026 and Letter Fridge on October 20, 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.*