Comparison

Alpha Omega vs Word Gems™

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

Word Gems™

This word game challenges players to find long words by swiping through letter gems. Progress through ranks and unlock new environments while enjoying atmospheric visuals and sound. It offers a fresh, less overwhelming approach to word hunting.

Highlights
  • Swipe to find words
  • Break letter gems
  • Climb ranks (PRO, Expert, Superstar)
  • Comprehensive statistics page
  • Atmospheric changing environments
  • Free hints
  • Thousands of puzzles
Features
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Have you ever found a 9-letter word in a word hunt? We know so many long words, but we can never use them with the time pressure and mind-bogglingly big boards of other games. It’s so overwhelming, that we’re left looking for words like CAT or ART, even if it feels less CATHARTIC. Word Gems™ is an all-new take on the word hunting genre. Break each gem in the grid by making words that swipe through them and climb to the PRO rank. Each gem is carefully placed to help nudge you in the direction of longer words and keep the solving experience fair. When you return to other word hunting apps (if you can even put this one down), prepare to dominate your friends. Climb the TIER ladder by reaching the PRO score and earn ranks like Expert and Superstar. Then check your progress on one of the most comprehensive Statistics page of any word game. We guarantee that you’ll be finding the longest words you’ve ever found in no time. Other amazing features: * Travel through a beautiful environment with atmospheric color that changes to match the time of day. * Hints that are always FREE, providing the best help to unstuck your solve. * Elegant sound effects and haptics that don’t overwhelm your background music. * …and of course, thousands of incredible puzzles to play through!

Screenshots

Alpha Omega3 screens
Word Gems™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word Gems™ at none against Alpha Omega's 10. Alpha Omega's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 50%) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 245). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Word Gems™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Alpha Omega against 4.7 for Word Gems™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpha Omega has 5.7K ratings behind it against 245, 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 50% of Word Gems™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, Word Gems™ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Alpha Omega versus Word Gems™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlpha OmegaWord Gems™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings)4.7 (245 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.7K — better245
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size532 MB127 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBorderLeapStaple Games

Customer experience

Alpha Omega

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

Word Gems™

All ratings245 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Word Gems™

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
None

Word Gems™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alpha Omega free?
Alpha Omega is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Gems™ free?
Word Gems™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alpha Omega or Word Gems™?
Word Gems™ is rated higher. Alpha Omega averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Word Gems™ averages 4.7 from 245 ratings.
Do Alpha Omega or Word Gems™ have ads?
Both Alpha Omega and Word Gems™ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alpha Omega or Word Gems™?
Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, and Word Gems™ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alpha Omega was updated on October 26, 2026 and Word Gems™ on October 27, 2026.

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