# Hangman Pro

> Classic chalkboard-style word-guessing game for vocabulary building. (iPhone/iPad app by Optime Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman-pro/id327456838 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Word
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 76 App Store ratings · 127 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-14
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman-pro/id327456838/reviews.md

## What is Hangman Pro?

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

Hangman Pro is the best Hangman game available for the iPhone and iPod Touch.  The game faithfully captures every detail of the classic Hangman experience, right down to the chalk dust.  

Hangman Pro 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 Pro today and let the fun begin!

## Key features

- One player mode
- Two player mode
- Multiple word categories
- Chalkboard visual style
- Vocabulary building

## Chart rankings

- #71 in Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

## What do users think of Hangman Pro?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🧠 Excellent vocabulary building and mental stimulation
- 📚 Challenging word selection, especially hard difficulty level
- ⚡ Works offline without internet connection
- 👨‍👧‍👦 Great for family play and children's education
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 📊 Continuous scoring and progress tracking
- 🆓 No advertisements in paid version
- 🎯 Multiple difficulty levels and categories
- ⏱️ Quick games for short play sessions
- 🔄 Minimal word repetition (especially in hard mode)

**Cons**

- 🔤 Font is hard to read and poorly designed
- 😤 Extremely difficult with many short words
- ⚠️ Game difficulty feels unbalanced
- 🎮 Limited gameplay variety and mechanics
- 💾 Game crashes and progress loss issues
- 🔁 Excessive word repetition in some modes
- 📱 Outdated UI and design
- 🌍 US-centric word dictionary
- ⏰ Games end too quickly with limited wrong guesses
- ❌ Spelling errors in word list

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on iPhone 11 Pro before opening
- Game adds missed word when playing offline
- Win/loss ratio corrupted after reaching 100 games
- Game incorrectly marks words as lost on login
- Long startup time
- Incompatible with iPhone X and iOS 11
- Stuck in word-writing mode unable to return to normal play

**Most requested features**

- Multiplayer online mode to play with remote opponents
- Two-player mode with shared word selection
- Landscape mode support for larger screens
- Ability to extend number of wrong guesses allowed
- Rollover unused tries to next game
- Word definitions and dictionary lookup
- Display winning words after game completion
- Time-based scoring system
- Bonus points for perfect games (zero wrong guesses)
- More word categories (cars, characters, etc.)
- Ability to save game progress mid-play
- Spell-check functionality
- Additional body parts for more guesses
- Filter options (minimum word length, specific categories)
- Help/tutorial page
- Local WiFi multiplayer mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 127)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman-pro/id327456838/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A neat app

*2025-08-28*

I have been using this app for more than 7 years now and I like the clean interface of the game. It has a permanent presence on my home screen and is my go to app whenever I have to wait anywhere.

### 1/5 — Bit crap

*2023-10-11, version 1.45*

Bought this for my son. Pointless and ridiculously difficult. No subject matters. Fonts are barely distinguishable. Definitely not worth paying for.

### 3/5 — Hangman Pro

*2022-10-02, version 1.45*

I really like this game but there could be a few improvements.  The letters are not easy to distinguish.  A and R are really difficult to read.  I think the the font could be a little more readable.  Also when playing hangman the actual scaffold is not used as one go and think that makes the game end too quickly, especially for younger players.

### 3/5 — Ok

*2022-09-02*

Maybe I am too stupid to figure it out but would like 2 player where computer picks the words…maybe there is a way for that…should also have a 2 minute time clock.

### 5/5 — I agree with dxjager

*2022-05-31*

Great game. Lots of fun, of course thr idea behind hangman is one guesses the word in 8 or 9 tries depending on how the gallows is make and how the man is made. I’ve played hang man where the gallows is 3 wrong answers and the man is 5 wrong answers. This game seems to be the best of those worlds. 
My strngth is I read a lot and have a fair idea how words are formed fron prefix & suffix which helps in guessing the right letters even when there is only one wrong guess left. 
I chose thr pro version because when I got to 100 games with a 60% win ratio, the game crashed and I had to begin again. I am hoping that that won’t happen with the paid version.

### 5/5 — IF YOU LOVE WORDS

*2021-11-28*

This is entertaining for a “wordie”…great for keeping your mind sharp!

### 4/5 — Great game

*2021-10-23*

Suggest that if you solve in less than the allotted tries that the remaining tries should rollover. Also, show the winning word as well as the losing one.

### 5/5 — Brain tonic

*2021-07-29, version 1.45*

This game is very challenging and increases our vocabulary too.

### 4/5 — Review

*2021-02-23*

Hangman pro makes me feel happy inside.

### 1/5 — Can’t get them right

*2020-12-18*

You hardly can get them right.

## Frequently asked questions about Hangman Pro

### What is Hangman Pro?

Hangman Pro is a digital version of the classic word-guessing game. It allows you to test your vocabulary by guessing letters to reveal a hidden word, all within a nostalgic chalkboard aesthetic.

### How do you play Hangman Pro?

You can play in single-player mode, where the app selects a word from various categories, or in two-player mode, where a friend can choose a word for you to guess. You guess letters one by one, and incorrect guesses lead to parts of the hangman figure being drawn.

### What word categories are available?

The game offers a broad range of word list categories to choose from, including Easy, Standard, Hard, Animals, Food, Geography, Holidays, SAT, and TOEFL. This variety ensures diverse gameplay and vocabulary challenges.

### Is Hangman Pro free to download?

Based on the provided information, Hangman Pro is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase for the full experience.

### What devices is Hangman Pro compatible with?

The description specifically mentions it is available for iPhone and iPod Touch. Compatibility with other iOS devices or operating system versions would typically be detailed on the app store listing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.45 — 2017-03-12

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

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

### 1.40 — 2015-10-17

• Updated for iOS 9
• Minor bug fixes

### 1.35 — 2013-09-27

• Updated icon for iOS 7 
• Minor bug fixes

### 1.30 — 2013-07-11

* Added iPhone 5 support
* Minor bug fixes

### 1.25 — 2012-09-30

* Minor bug fixes

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-14.*