Comparison

Alpha Omega vs Lex Duel

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

Lex Duel

Features
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Tired of playing word games alone? LexDuel is a real-time word dueling game that matches you against live opponents from around the world. The rules are simple: form meaningful words from scrambled letters, beat your opponent to the punch, and score points. In LexDuel, every win and loss is reflected in your ELO rating. As you climb, you face tougher opponents and sharpen your skills. Check the all-time leaderboard and fight for the top spot.

Screenshots

Alpha Omega3 screens
Lex Duel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Alpha Omega at 13.5 against Lex Duel's 15.1. 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 Lex Duel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Alpha Omega versus Lex Duel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlpha OmegaLex Duel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.7K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.5 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size532 MB53 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperBorderLeapMuhammed Tayyip Sahin

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

Lex Duel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

Lex Duel

One-time1
  • Premium Access$2.49

Questions

Is Alpha Omega free?
Alpha Omega is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lex Duel free?
Lex Duel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alpha Omega or Lex Duel have ads?
Both Alpha Omega and Lex Duel show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alpha Omega or Lex Duel?
Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, and Lex Duel monthly. Most recently, Alpha Omega was updated on October 26, 2026 and Lex Duel on October 24, 2026.

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