# Alpha Omega vs REBUS

The clearest difference is ads: REBUS at none against Alpha Omega's shown. REBUS also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.5). Alpha Omega's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 1.7K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alpha Omega sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and REBUS sells 8 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 4.7 for REBUS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.7K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Alpha Omega's written reviews are positive against 92% of REBUS's.

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, REBUS every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha Omega | REBUS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-omega/id748048441/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rebus-absurd-logic-game/id966536279/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **91.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 532 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) | [Jutiful](https://appshunter.io/developer/582966637) |

## What reviewers say

### Alpha Omega

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-omega/id748048441)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summertime Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| All American Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Challenge 1 Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pairs of Things Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| That's Entertainment! | $0.99 | one-time |
| 35 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Pass | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging and engaging word puzzles
- 🎶 Relaxing and soothing background music
- 🧠 Exercises the brain and improves vocabulary
- 👍 Unique and innovative gameplay concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🇺🇸 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### REBUS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rebus-absurd-logic-game/id966536279)

This app offers a unique brain-energizing experience through associations, logic, and stylish design. Solve puzzles to enjoy a satisfying mental challenge, perfect for quick sessions or longer playtimes. New levels are planned for regular updates.

**Highlights:** Association-based puzzles, Logic challenges, Stylish graphics, Brain energizing gameplay, Regular level updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Open Levels | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging puzzles
- 🤔 Challenges thinking outside the box
- 💡 Clever and creative rebus puzzles
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family
- 🧠 Exercises the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Some puzzles are too obscure or illogical
- 💰 Requires payment to unlock additional content
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Lack of explanation for puzzle solutions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent ad behavior

**Requested features**

- More rebus puzzles and level updates
- Ability to share puzzles with friends
- Option to suggest alternative answers
- Improved keyboard responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpha Omega free?

Alpha Omega is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is REBUS free?

REBUS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alpha Omega or REBUS?

REBUS is rated higher. Alpha Omega averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while REBUS averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Alpha Omega or REBUS have ads?

Alpha Omega shows ads; REBUS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alpha Omega or REBUS?

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, and REBUS every 4 weeks. Most recently, Alpha Omega was updated on November 11, 2026 and REBUS on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*