Comparison

Alpha Omega vs Hexiled

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

Hexiled

This is an addictive and challenging word game with multiple modes to suit different play styles. Test your vocabulary, learn new words, and compete with friends or your own scores across 12 languages.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes (Escape, Explore, Survive, Discover)
  • Vocabulary testing and word learning
  • Multiplayer challenges
  • 12 language options
  • Detailed post-game statistics
  • Original soundtrack
Features
Currently charting
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• Reached #1 word game in 32 countries • Played over 10 million times • Hexiled is an original, addictive and challenging word game, with both intense and relaxed gameplay • ESCAPE, EXPLORE, SURVIVE, DISCOVER game modes suit both word fiends and casual gamers • Test your vocabulary, learn new words, challenge friends or beat your own scores Make words that must touch vacant tile spaces and meet minimum word-length indicators shown on tiles. The tutorial at the start of the game explains the rules, so pay attention and you'll get away to the best possible start. Try all four game modes: • ESCAPE - with timing that adapts to your performance, this is a frantic challenge for anyone • EXPLORE - there's no time limit, so relax and rack up a high score or hunt the longest words • SURVIVE - earn time by finding words in a test of quick thinking, vocabulary and endurance • DISCOVER - reach the edge in fewest possible words; gets harder as you get better Play in 12 languages — a great way to discover words in a new language: English, Français, Deutsch, Nederlands, Español, Português, Italiano, Svenska, Norsk, Dansk, Русский, Ελληνικά "Spellbinding new wordplay app" - Evaluapp "The best word game I have ever played" - sboyce_tw "This game is so amazing! I'm addicted to it" - jotap_rios "If you know what's good for you, you'll download Hexiled" - tee_dee_pee "One of the best games on the App Store - great word based game" - tcfairfax "A very satisfying hexagonal word search maze-like. Highly recommend!" - BookishMatt The game includes detailed post-game statistics, your all-time stats and a killer original soundtrack. Hexiled's four different modes offer something for everyone. Waiting for a friend or at the coffee shop? ESCAPE games take a couple of minutes (or 15-30 seconds if you're really good!). The morning commute or work break is perfect for SURVIVE's 1-5 minute games, while one last game of EXPLORE before bed is hard to resist. DISCOVER mode adds something for those wanting an unrushed game, but without the commitment of a full EXPLORE session.

Screenshots

Alpha Omega3 screens
Hexiled4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Alpha Omega at Free against Hexiled's $3.99. Alpha Omega also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 414). Hexiled's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 73%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

Alpha Omega is free to download; Hexiled costs $3.99 up front. Alpha Omega sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hexiled sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Alpha Omega against 4.7 for Hexiled. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpha Omega has 5.7K ratings behind it against 414, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Alpha Omega's written reviews are positive against 90% of Hexiled's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Alpha Omega versus Hexiled: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlpha OmegaHexiled
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings)4.7 (414 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews90.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.7K — better414
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#35 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.5 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size532 MB74 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBorderLeapTriplezero

Customer experience

Alpha Omega

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

Hexiled

All ratings414 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews289 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative3.1%

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

Hexiled

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

Hexiled

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$1.99

Questions

Is Alpha Omega free?
Alpha Omega is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hexiled free?
Hexiled costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alpha Omega or Hexiled?
Hexiled is rated higher. Alpha Omega averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Hexiled averages 4.7 from 414 ratings.
Do Alpha Omega or Hexiled have ads?
Alpha Omega shows ads; Hexiled does not.
Which is updated more often, Alpha Omega or Hexiled?
Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, and Hexiled monthly. Most recently, Alpha Omega was updated on September 22, 2026 and Hexiled on September 23, 2026.

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