# Alpha Omega vs Connected Clues

The clearest difference is ads: Connected Clues at none against Alpha Omega's shown. Connected Clues also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Alpha Omega's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 9) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). 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 Connected Clues sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Connected Clues holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpha Omega has 5.7K ratings behind it against 9, 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 100% of Connected Clues's.

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, Connected Clues every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha Omega | Connected Clues |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-omega/id748048441/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-clues/id6478569952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 532 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) | [Connected Clues LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733371826) |

## 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


### Connected Clues

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-clues/id6478569952)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Experience a popular physical card game digitally. Select from various decks, mix and match them, and then race against the clock to guess as many answers as possible in timed rounds.

**Highlights:** Digital card game adaptation, Selectable and mixable decks, Timed guessing rounds, Multiplayer party game, Mobile play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Original Deck #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Original Deck #3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Original Deck #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Original Deck #4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Uncensored Deck #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Uncensored Deck #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Original Deck #2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Original Deck #4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rhyme Time Deck #4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Original Deck #1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Uncensored Deck #1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Uncensored Deck #2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access 2 | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpha Omega free?

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

### Is Connected Clues free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alpha Omega or Connected Clues?

Connected Clues is rated higher. Alpha Omega averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Connected Clues averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Alpha Omega or Connected Clues have ads?

Alpha Omega shows ads; Connected Clues does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alpha Omega or Connected Clues?

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, and Connected Clues every 3 months. Most recently, Alpha Omega was updated on September 22, 2026 and Connected Clues on August 17, 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.*