# Alpha Omega vs SpellTower

The clearest difference is rating: Alpha Omega at 4.6 against SpellTower's 3.7. Alpha Omega also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 37%) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 629). SpellTower's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alpha Omega sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and SpellTower sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alpha Omega holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpha Omega has 5.7K ratings behind it against 629, 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 37% of SpellTower's.

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, SpellTower every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha Omega | SpellTower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-omega/id748048441/reviews)** | [3.7 (629 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelltower/id1490605957/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 629 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 37.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 532 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) |

## 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


### SpellTower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelltower/id1490605957)

This word game challenges players to find words as tiles rise from the bottom. Strategize to clear columns before they reach the top. Features multiple game modes, bonus tiles, and detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Rising tile mechanic, Multiple game modes, Bonus tiles, Detailed statistics, Game Center leaderboards, iCloud Backup

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun
- 🧠 Great brain exercise
- 🎨 Elegant and well-designed
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Dictionary needs updating
- 🤖 Words not recognized despite being valid
- 💰 Ads too frequent and intrusive
- 🔒 Paid version doesn't remove all ads
- 🤯 Frustrating when game ends unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes
- Tutorial gets stuck and can't be skipped
- Scoring and progress issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Undo/Redo functionality
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Sync progress across devices
- Offline gameplay mode
- More game modes and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpha Omega free?

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

### Is SpellTower free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alpha Omega or SpellTower?

Alpha Omega is rated higher. Alpha Omega averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while SpellTower averages 3.7 from 629 ratings.

### Do Alpha Omega or SpellTower have ads?

Both Alpha Omega and SpellTower show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alpha Omega or SpellTower?

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, and SpellTower every 2 days. Most recently, Alpha Omega was updated on September 22, 2026 and SpellTower on September 24, 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.*