Comparison

Alpha Omega vs DEADWORD

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

DEADWORD

This pixelated survival game challenges you to link four-letter words to navigate a zombie-infested city. Strategically move, gather supplies, and uncover clues to escape. Discover perks that enhance your survival skills and enjoy different game modes.

Highlights
  • Link four-letter words
  • Zombie evasion
  • Gather supplies
  • Discover perks
  • Story Mode with 30 chapters
  • Endless Mode
  • Bliss Mode (puppy petting)
Features
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DEADWORD is a survival word game. As the DEAD surround the city, you'll need to use your HEAD to avoid the HERD. It's not HARD to WARD off the enemies, as long as you find the right WORD. DEAD -> HEAD -> HERD -> HARD -> WARD -> WORD DEADWORD is a pixelated brain puzzler. Link four-letter words as you strategically move through the city, avoiding zombies, gathering supplies, and investigating clues. Discover Perks along the way that will give you the necessary skills to survive! Loot supplies and find items to patch your wounds, find your way, and distract the zombies! Can you escape DEADWORD? DEADWORD features a Story Mode with a fun and challenging journey across 30 chapters. Each playthrough is different, offering a new experience every time! DEADWORD is a free app with intermittent advertisements. Purchase the DEADWORD Extras Pack to remove ads, unlock Endless Mode, and unlock all Perks and gain an extra Perk slot. Endless Mode: How long can you survive? Progress through chapter after chapter of ever increasing difficulty. Ration supplies and make strategic choices to stay alive as long as possible! Bliss Mode: OMG puppies! Forget about the zombies for a while and just pet puppies. Seriously. No stress, just puppies. Tummy rubs for everyone! DEADWORD features slick pixelated graphics and a killer soundtrack. Use your brain... before you lose it!

Screenshots

Alpha Omega3 screens
DEADWORD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DEADWORD at none against Alpha Omega's shown. DEADWORD also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.5). Alpha Omega's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 57) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 DEADWORD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpha Omega has 5.7K ratings behind it against 57, 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 67% of DEADWORD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, DEADWORD every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Alpha Omega versus DEADWORD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlpha OmegaDEADWORD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings) — better4.3 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5.7K — better57
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size532 MB141 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperBorderLeapDerek Seibel

Customer experience

Alpha Omega

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

DEADWORD

All ratings57 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral8.8%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%

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

DEADWORD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

DEADWORD

One-time1
  • Unlock Extras$1.99

Questions

Is Alpha Omega free?
Alpha Omega is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DEADWORD free?
DEADWORD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alpha Omega or DEADWORD?
Alpha Omega is rated higher. Alpha Omega averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while DEADWORD averages 4.3 from 57 ratings.
Do Alpha Omega or DEADWORD have ads?
Alpha Omega shows ads; DEADWORD does not.
Which is updated more often, Alpha Omega or DEADWORD?
Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, and DEADWORD every 2 weeks. Most recently, Alpha Omega was updated on October 12, 2026 and DEADWORD on October 7, 2026.

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