Alpha Omega vs Cryptogram Nature Facts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
Cryptogram Nature Facts
Solve cryptogram word puzzles to learn fascinating facts about wildlife. Explore different worlds, decipher clues, and collect new species. Challenge yourself with daily puzzles and test your word-cracking skills.
- Cryptogram word puzzles
- Discover nature facts
- Uncover wildlife species
- Daily puzzle mode
- Journal exploration
- Collect species
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Solve cryptogram word puzzles to uncover amazing nature facts! Embark on a journey of discovery in this cryptogram for nature lovers. Open your journal and explore different worlds, deciphering cryptograms to unveil amazing facts about the wildlife living there. Test your cryptogram skills by deciphering the facts, and see how quickly you can uncover each new wildlife species for your collection. Are you up for the challenge of cracking word puzzles and conquering every cryptogram? Play the daily mode to tackle a fresh cryptogram each day! ********** Cryptograms! is developed and published by Runaway, an award-winning studio creating games inspired by the natural world. This game is free to play but does contain in-app purchases. If you run into any issues while playing or you have any suggestions, please reach out to us at support@runaway.zendesk.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alpha Omega at monthly against Cryptogram Nature Facts's every 10 months. Alpha Omega also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 240). Cryptogram Nature Facts's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 73%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Alpha Omega sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram Nature Facts sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cryptogram Nature Facts 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 240, 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 89% of Cryptogram Nature Facts's.
Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, Cryptogram Nature Facts every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alpha Omega | Cryptogram Nature Facts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.7K ratings) | 4.8 (240 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K — better | 240 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 532 MB | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BorderLeap | Runaway |
Customer experience
Alpha Omega
Cryptogram Nature Facts
User reviews
Alpha Omega
From 5.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging word puzzles
- 🎶 Relaxing and soothing background music
- 🧠 Exercises the brain and improves vocabulary
- 👍 Unique and innovative gameplay concept
Room to improve
- 🇺🇸 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
Cryptogram Nature Facts
From 240 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Beautiful nature theme
- 🧘 Calming and relaxing gameplay
- 🧠 Great for brain health
- 💡 Informative nature facts
- ✨ Clean UI and aesthetic design
Room to improve
- 💰 High price for extra packs
- 🤔 Lack of guidance and feedback
- 🔊 No volume control
- 💸 Most of the game locked behind paywall
- 🤏 Limited free content
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
Cryptogram Nature Facts
Reported bugs
4 issues- Daily puzzle not working
- Tapping Daily Challenge does nothing
- Glitch with starting letters in puzzles
- Grammar mistake in puzzles
Requested features
4 requests- Add Bird Kind to puzzles
- Include flowers or extra animals from sanctuaries
- More levels/puzzle packs
- More free packs
In-app purchases
Alpha Omega
- 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
Cryptogram Nature Facts
- Moths Pack$1.99
- Coral Pack$1.99
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