Alpha Omega vs Catagrams
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!
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, Catagrams every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alpha Omega | Catagrams |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.7K ratings) | 4.9 (58 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | 94.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K — better | 58 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| 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 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 532 MB | 195 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BorderLeap | Ponderosa Games, LLC |
Customer experience
Alpha Omega
Catagrams
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
Catagrams
From 58 App Store ratingsWhat 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
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
Catagrams
- Scientist Cat$1.99
- Cozy Winter Night Cat$1.99
- Desert Road Trip Cat$1.99
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- Autumn Cat$1.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Unlimited Play Mode$2.99
- Treat Package$9.99








