# Spellix vs Alphabet Scape

The clearest difference is ads: Spellix at none against Alphabet Scape's shown. Spellix also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Alphabet Scape's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (368 vs 95). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spellix sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Alphabet Scape sells 35 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 — 4.5 for Spellix against 4.5 for Alphabet Scape. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95 and 368 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Spellix's written reviews are positive against 66% of Alphabet Scape's.

Spellix ships an update every 3 months, Alphabet Scape every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spellix | Alphabet Scape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellix/id917943786/reviews)** | [4.5 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphabet-scape-strands-words/id6464328865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **368** |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 65.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 460 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Poptacular Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/652945713) | [Salomo Interiors S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688530007) |

## What reviewers say

### Spellix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellix/id917943786)

Embark on a spelling adventure by crushing letters and forming words to conquer unique puzzles. Test your vocabulary and compete with friends on global leaderboards in this engaging word game.

**Highlights:** Spell words to complete levels, Unique word puzzles and challenges, Swipe letters in any direction to form words, Test and improve vocabulary, Compare scores with friends and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continue Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Letter Hammer Boost Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Line of Fire Boost Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Refill Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best Word Boost Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### Alphabet Scape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphabet-scape-strands-words/id6464328865)

Engage in a word puzzle adventure to train your brain and expand your vocabulary. Search, find, and connect letters across mini crossword puzzles. Enjoy daily rewards and over 2100 levels of challenging fun, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Search and connect words, Mini crossword puzzles, Vocabulary building, Offline play, Daily rewards, Over 2100 levels

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

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (3 Days) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1-Day Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads 10 Levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Word Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Moves Next 5 Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads 20 Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads 25 Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlocks 200 Levels + Boosters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Word Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Moves Next 25 Levels | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads 50 Levels | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Weekly Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads 50 Levels (b) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlocks 200 Levels + Boosters | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Black Friday Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Offer Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Word Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads 100 Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads 90 Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Gold Pack (b) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Word Offer(b) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hint Offer (b) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Offer Pack(b) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads forever (B) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hint Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlocks 200 Levels | $14.99 | one-time |
| Search Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Trail Offer | $39.99 | one-time |
| Unlocks 200 Levels + Boosters | $59.99 | one-time |
| Alphabet Offer | $99.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Gold Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Great for memory and brain exercise
- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Fun blend of word games and match-three mechanics
- ✨ Satisfying word-finding mechanics
- 🎯 Simple yet challenging difficulty balance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads between every level
- ⏱️ Ads are extremely long and tedious
- 💰 Aggressive monetization model
- 💳 Paid ad-free version still shows ads
- 🔓 Requires payment to unlock episode levels

**Reported bugs**

- Level 71 unplayable - darkened screen, unresponsive
- Blank levels with no letters displayed
- App crashes on startup (iPad mini 2)
- Game freezes after ads, requires restart
- Flashing screen when advancing levels

**Requested features**

- Advanced difficulty level for experienced players
- Cross-device progress synchronization
- Ability to replay past levels for fun
- Letter point values system
- Q paired with U (QU) as standard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spellix free?

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

### Is Alphabet Scape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spellix or Alphabet Scape?

Spellix is rated higher. Spellix averages 4.5 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Alphabet Scape averages 4.5 from 368 ratings.

### Do Spellix or Alphabet Scape have ads?

Alphabet Scape shows ads; Spellix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spellix or Alphabet Scape?

Spellix ships an update every 3 months, and Alphabet Scape every 5 days. Most recently, Spellix was updated on October 22, 2026 and Alphabet Scape on October 27, 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.*