Alpha Omega vs Spellspire
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!
Spellspire
Engage in a thrilling blend of word game and action RPG. Spell words to cast powerful spells, defeat monsters, and collect gold to upgrade your gear. Team up with friends and climb to the top of the Spellspire.
- Mashup of word game and action RPG
- Spell words to cast spells
- Collect gold for item upgrades
- Use magical items
- Team up with friends
- iCloud save game support
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Blast fiends by spelling words and make your way to the top of the Spellspire! Spellspire is a thrilling mashup of word game and action role playing game. Pick letters from a grid to spell words and shoot them from your wand as spells. The longer the word, the bigger the blast! Collect gold dropped by slain monsters and buy more potent wands, hats and robes with magical special effects and abilities. Will you reach the top of the Spellspire, and what will you find? Features: - Exciting mashup of word game and action role playing game - Pick letters to spell words - Collect gold and buy better items between levels - Use consumable magical items to push through tough encounters - Team up against the monsters with your Facebook friends! - iCloud support for save games - Supports iPhone 6 / Plus new resolutions!
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Verdict
Alpha Omega and Spellspire both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Spellspire's written reviews are positive against 73% of Alpha Omega's. Spellspire also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Spellspire sells 12 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 4.6 for Spellspire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.7K and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Alpha Omega's written reviews are positive against 85% of Spellspire's.
Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, Spellspire every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alpha Omega | Spellspire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.7K ratings) | 4.6 (3.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | 84.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K — better | 3.4K |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| 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 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 532 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | BorderLeap | 10tons Ltd |
Customer experience
Alpha Omega
Spellspire
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
Spellspire
From 3.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Engaging RPG elements
- 🧠 Helps improve spelling and vocabulary
- 🎨 Cute and polished visuals
Room to improve
- 🔒 Paywall and limited gameplay without in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Slow lives regeneration and limited playtime
- 📺 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
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
Spellspire
Reported bugs
3 issues- Levels and progress being reset
- Ads causing black screens and crashes
- Quests not triggering properly
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content updates
- Difficulty options and customization
- Ability to earn or purchase more lives/playtime
- Improved dictionary and word recognition
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
Spellspire
- Pouch of Gold$0.99
- Set of Powerful Scroll$0.99
- Set of Refreshing Potions$0.99
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- Set of Books$0.99
- Refill lives$0.99
- Revive$0.99
- Instant Purchase Tier 1$0.99
- Second Reward Chest$1.99
- Bag of Gold$2.99
- Gold Multiplier$3.99
- Chest of 100,000 Gold$4.99
- Mountain of Gold$19.99
