# Alpha Omega vs isowords

The clearest difference is ads: isowords at none against Alpha Omega's shown. isowords also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Alpha Omega's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 424). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

isowords holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpha Omega has 5.7K ratings behind it against 424, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, isowords every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha Omega | isowords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-omega/id748048441/reviews) | **[4.8 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isowords/id1528246952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 424 |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 532 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) | [Point-Free, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528246954) |

## 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


### isowords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isowords/id1528246952)

Engage your mind with a unique 3D word search experience on a vanishing cube. Score higher with longer words and strategically use letters before they disappear. Compete globally or with friends in various game modes.

**Highlights:** 3D vanishing cube word search, Score points for longer words, Strategic letter usage, Timed, unlimited, and multiplayer modes, Daily global challenges, Head-to-head multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating word puzzles
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboards and multiplayer
- 🎨 Visually appealing and polished design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Inconsistent word recognition
- 🔒 Lack of communication with developers
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Daily challenges not working
- Timed games crashing or locking out players
- Scoreboard displaying incorrect usernames

**Requested features**

- Ability to rotate the cube
- Option to view all possible words
- Improved multiplayer functionality
- Better integration with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpha Omega free?

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

### Is isowords free?

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

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

isowords is rated higher. Alpha Omega averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while isowords averages 4.8 from 424 ratings.

### Do Alpha Omega or isowords have ads?

Alpha Omega shows ads; isowords does not.

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

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, and isowords every 9 days. Most recently, Alpha Omega was updated on October 22, 2026 and isowords on October 19, 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.*