# Hangman HD! — Best-selling Hangman word game

> Classic word-guessing game for vocabulary and fun. (iPhone/iPad app by Optime Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman-hd/id367639864 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 292 App Store ratings · 311 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman-hd/id367639864/reviews.md

## What is Hangman HD!?

Think you have a good vocabulary?  Take on your iPad or a friend in this chalkboard classic and find out how good your vocabulary really is.

Hangman Free HD is the best Hangman game available for the iPad.  The game faithfully captures every detail of the classic Hangman experience, right down to the chalk dust.  

Hangman Free HD supports one player and two player gameplay, so you can let a friend choose a word or have your phone select a word from a broad range of categories.  

Word list categories include:  

-Easy
-Standard
-Hard
-Animals
-Food
-Geography
-Holidays
-SAT
-TOEFL

Build your vocabulary and have a blast at the same time.  Download Hangman Free HD today and let the fun begin!  

Hangman Free HD is supported by unobtrusive banner advertisements.

## Key features

- Single-player mode
- Two-player mode
- Multiple word categories
- Chalkboard visual theme
- Vocabulary building

## What do users think of Hangman HD!?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to play
- 🚀 Great for passing time
- 💡 Helpful for learning and improving vocabulary
- 👍 Fun for the whole family
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🤔 Some words are too obscure or difficult
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty settings or customization options
- 🤔 Inconsistent word categories

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to return to main menu
- Incorrect word definitions or categorizations
- Issues with volume/mute functionality

**Most requested features**

- Ability to set difficulty levels
- Integration with dictionary/thesaurus
- More customization options
- Longer word/sentence support
- Multiplayer/network play

## Recent user reviews (10 of 311)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman-hd/id367639864/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good App

*2020-11-09, version 1.35*

I like the app easy to play

### 1/5 — TOO HARD!!!!!

*2020-04-06, version 1.45*

WAY TO HARD ON EVERYTHING!!!!!,!

### 1/5 — NO STARS OKAY

*2019-12-17, version 1.45*

RIDICULOUS this is the second third time this creators app is incorrect and unfair.Im pretty sure (I’M ABSOLUTELY SURE) that cornbread is not a holiday like duhhhh!?👎🏽🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏽‍♂️🙎🏻‍♀️🤬🤮🤯😠😫😩

### 3/5 — Good but

*2019-11-28, version 1.45*

It is a good app but it takes ages to loading

### 5/5 — Hangman !

*2019-03-22, version 1.45*

Best game ever playing all night addictive to it can’t get off I love you your idea thanks for game love companie . 5 STARS!

### 5/5 — Okay

*2019-02-22, version 1.45*

I like it but it gets boring at one stage it gets old fast

### 3/5 — 😡🤯😳😡🤯😳😡🤯😳🤕

*2018-11-20, version 1.45*

when i do something wrong the whole hang wire gets drawn please fix it ☹️.

### 5/5 — great. game

*2017-12-02, version 1.45*

greattttttt

### 5/5 — Five year old's favourite

*2017-09-19, version 1.40*

Pretty good for two player fun on one iPad. A definite favourite for rainy afternoons.

### 2/5 — Hangman

*2017-09-17, version 1.40*

Way too difficult to be fun.

## Frequently asked questions about Hangman HD!

### What is Hangman HD!?

Hangman HD! is a classic word-guessing game designed to test and improve your vocabulary. It faithfully recreates the traditional Hangman experience with a visual chalkboard theme.

### How do you play Hangman HD!?

You can play in single-player mode, where the app selects a word, or in two-player mode, where a friend can choose a word for you to guess. You guess letters to reveal the word before the hangman is fully drawn.

### What are the word categories available?

The game offers a broad range of word list categories, including Easy, Standard, Hard, Animals, Food, Geography, Holidays, SAT, and TOEFL, providing diverse challenges for players.

### Is Hangman HD! free to play?

Yes, Hangman HD! is free to play. It is supported by unobtrusive banner advertisements, allowing you to enjoy the game without upfront cost.

### Can I play Hangman HD! with friends?

Absolutely. The app supports two-player gameplay, allowing you to challenge a friend to guess words you've chosen or have them challenge you.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.45 — 2017-11-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• Changed App Name 
• New More Games screen
• Updated for iOS 11
• Minor bug fixes

### 1.40 — 2015-10-21

• Updated for iOS 9
• Minor bug fixes

### 1.35 — 2013-09-27

• Updated icon for iOS 7 
• Minor bug fixes

### 1.30 — 2013-07-10

* Added high-res graphics for iPad retina display
* Minor bug fixes

### 1.25 — 2012-10-01

* Fixed issue which caused the "Menu" and "New" buttons not to function properly on iOS 6

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