# Alpha Omega vs Downwordly

The clearest difference is ads: Downwordly at none against Alpha Omega's shown. Downwordly also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Alpha Omega's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 756). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alpha Omega sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Downwordly sells 2 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 Downwordly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpha Omega has 5.7K ratings behind it against 756, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Alpha Omega's written reviews are positive against 74% of Downwordly's.

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, Downwordly every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha Omega | Downwordly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-omega/id748048441/reviews) | **[4.7 (756 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwordly/id1544633266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 756 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 532 MB | 90 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) | [Bird Cartel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532844907) |

## 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


### Downwordly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwordly/id1544633266)

A word building game where you strategically use available letters to form the longest possible words. Engage in turn-based multiplayer or test your skills in various solo modes, including daily challenges and puzzle-solving.

**Highlights:** Word building with limited letters, Turn-based multiplayer, Solo play modes, Daily challenges, Puzzle mode, Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiplayer+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Layer Two | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun games
- 🚀 Unique and challenging
- 👍 Visually pleasing
- 👍 Relaxing and strategic
- 👍 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when offline
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Confusing tutorial
- 🐛 Certain puzzles unsolvable

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer games not showing up correctly
- Rewind arrow causing game to get stuck
- Puzzle mode issues with overlapping words
- Endless mode not dropping enough letters

**Requested features**

- Auto-orientation for iPad
- Dark theme option
- Leaderboards for Endless mode
- Hints for Puzzle mode
- Ability to restart Daily Challenge


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpha Omega free?

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

### Is Downwordly free?

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

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

Downwordly is rated higher. Alpha Omega averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Downwordly averages 4.7 from 756 ratings.

### Do Alpha Omega or Downwordly have ads?

Alpha Omega shows ads; Downwordly does not.

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

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, and Downwordly every 4 days. Most recently, Alpha Omega was updated on October 24, 2026 and Downwordly on October 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.*