Comparison

Alpha Omega vs Catagrams

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

Catagrams

Solve charming word puzzles in a cozy, hand-drawn game. Unlock unique accessories for your feline friends and enjoy relaxing gameplay. Customize your experience with adjustable difficulty and daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Hand-drawn illustrations
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Customizable puzzles
  • Infinite play mode
  • Cat accessories
  • Daily puzzles
  • Support cat rescues
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What are these cats up to? Catagrams is a cozy, hand-drawn mobile game where players solve word puzzles to unlock whimsical accessories for their cats. • Hand-drawn Illustrations - Discover each cat's favorite activity! • Relaxing Gameplay - Match threads, unlock cats, and settle in for a good time • Curated Puzzles - Customize word length and difficulty to your taste • Infinite Play - Purchase endless mode for limitless puzzles • Adorable Accoutrements - Accessorize your cat companions! • Daily Puzzle - Scratch that word-puzzle itch with each new challenge • Support a Good Cause - 50% of the proceeds from the "Treat Package" in-app purchase go to a rotating cat rescue! About Us: We're two software developers with a love for coding, stories, puzzles, and art. So, we left our corporate jobs to make an indie game! Catagrams is our first game, and we sincerely hope you enjoy it. To learn more about Ponderosa Games, please visit www.ponderosagames.com.

Screenshots

Alpha Omega3 screens
Catagrams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Alpha Omega at 5.7K against Catagrams's 58. Alpha Omega also leads on iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.0). Catagrams's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 73%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alpha Omega sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Catagrams sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Catagrams 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 58, 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 94% of Catagrams's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, Catagrams every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Alpha Omega versus Catagrams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlpha OmegaCatagrams
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings)4.9 (58 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews94.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.7K — better58
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size532 MB195 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBorderLeapPonderosa Games, LLC

Customer experience

Alpha Omega

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

Catagrams

All ratings57 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%

User reviews

Alpha Omega

From 5.7K App Store ratings

What 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

Catagrams

From 58 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🥰 Cute and adorable art
  • 👍 Fun and addictive word game
  • 🧠 Mentally stimulating
  • 🧩 Unique puzzle mechanic
  • 🎨 Customizable difficulty and settings

Room to improve

  • 💰 Some features require payment or ads
  • 🤔 Hints not always free as initially stated

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

Catagrams

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free hints for all puzzles
  • Ability to slide tiles freely on the board

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
7 purchases

Catagrams

One-time7
  • Scientist Cat$1.99
  • Cozy Winter Night Cat$1.99
  • Desert Road Trip Cat$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Autumn Cat$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Unlimited Play Mode$2.99
  • Treat Package$9.99

Questions

Is Alpha Omega free?
Alpha Omega is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catagrams free?
Catagrams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alpha Omega or Catagrams?
Catagrams is rated higher. Alpha Omega averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Catagrams averages 4.9 from 58 ratings.
Do Alpha Omega or Catagrams have ads?
Both Alpha Omega and Catagrams show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alpha Omega or Catagrams?
Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, and Catagrams every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alpha Omega was updated on October 17, 2026 and Catagrams on October 21, 2026.

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