# Alpha Omega vs literally

The clearest difference is ads: literally at none against Alpha Omega's shown. Alpha Omega's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 517) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alpha Omega sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and literally sells 4 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 4.5 for literally. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpha Omega has 5.7K ratings behind it against 517, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 73% and 73% positive.

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, literally every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha Omega | literally |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-omega/id748048441/reviews)** | [4.5 (517 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literally-word-game/id6448051011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 517 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 532 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) | [Oleksandr Kozlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/967224411) |

## 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


### literally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literally-word-game/id6448051011)

Engage in a timed word-building challenge where you race against the clock to form words from available letters. This game offers a substantial story mode with numerous levels and tasks, alongside unique challenges like deciphering aphorisms. It features a simplified mode for a relaxed experience and detailed statistics to track your progress.

**Highlights:** 200-level story mode, 66 aphorism deciphering tasks, Simplified, relaxed mode, Minimalistic design, Detailed statistics, Power saving mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bubble gum | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chicken wings | $4.99 | one-time |
| Borscht | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpha Omega free?

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

### Is literally free?

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

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

Alpha Omega is rated higher. Alpha Omega averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while literally averages 4.5 from 517 ratings.

### Do Alpha Omega or literally have ads?

Alpha Omega shows ads; literally does not.

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

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, and literally every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alpha Omega was updated on November 6, 2026 and literally on November 3, 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.*