# Hangman ! !

> Classic word-guessing game with diverse categories and hint functionality. (iPhone/iPad app by Horizon Business, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman/id503948138 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Horizon Business, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431586531)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.93/5 from 284 App Store ratings · 131 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman/id503948138/reviews.md

## What is Hangman ! !?

Hangman ! ! is a great way to test your vocabulary skills and have fun at the same time.  Select the category in the "Settings" screen.  If you need help with a word, press the "Hint" button. 

Word categories:
 1) Actors
 2) Animals
 3) Athletes
 4) Boys' Names
 5) Chemical Elements
 6) Colors
 7) Countries
 8) Food
 9) Fruits, Vegetables,  Grains
10) Girls' Names
11) Human Body
12) Musical Instruments
13) U.S. Cities
14) U.S. Presidents & VPs 
15) U.S. States & Capitals
16) U.K. Cities
17) Sports Teams
18) Math 
19) Science 
20) Misspelled Words 
21) Ancient Civilizations 
22) Songs 
23) Movies 
24) Disney Films & Characters 
25) Junk Food 
26) Companies 
27) Lakes 
28) Bridges
29) The Bible

If you like this app, please consider giving it a rating. Your support will help keep the updates coming! Thank you for your support!

## Key features

- Vocabulary testing
- Multiple word categories
- Hint button
- Classic gameplay

## What do users think of Hangman ! !?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🤩 Fun and challenging game
- 💡 Variety of categories
- 👍 Good for brain exercise
- 🤓 Helps with learning and vocabulary

**Cons**

- 🙄 Hint button makes it too easy
- 😒 Limited category options
- 🤯 Some words are too difficult
- 😩 Ads can be intrusive

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Repeated words in the same session
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Incorrect word definitions in certain categories

**Most requested features**

- Difficulty settings
- More category options
- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to create custom word lists

## Recent user reviews (10 of 131)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman/id503948138/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Yippee

*2025-02-21, version 2.3*

It’s fun and makes me think hard.

### 2/5 — Hangman

*2023-09-08, version 2.2*

It’s a stupid game cus it has a hint button

### 5/5 — Greatest game every created!

*2023-09-08, version 2.2*

This is the greatest game ever created!!

### 2/5 — Tough

*2023-08-07, version 2.1*

Got this for my grandkid and too difficult for me. Name an animal! “louse”. Are you kidding me?

### 5/5 — Good fun

*2023-05-12, version 2.1*

Excellent wee game

### 5/5 — Greatest

*2023-05-10*

Greatest game every

### 1/5 — Worst game

*2023-01-25, version 2.0*

I’m only 9 and there really hard words it needs to be easier not a kids game

### 3/5 — Too noisy

*2022-04-26, version 2.0*

There should be a way to really turn off the noises.

### 5/5 — I love this game 💗

*2022-03-05, version 1.9.1*

This is really fun everyone should try it out of 39 games the best 1 😊

### 1/5 — Not good

*2021-11-22, version 1.9.1*

It’s not good please delete hints or just let the kids have one hint.I will never play it again >:(

## Frequently asked questions about Hangman ! !

### What is this app?

This app offers a classic Hangman word-guessing game designed to test and improve your vocabulary. You guess letters to reveal a hidden word, with various categories to choose from.

### What are the word categories available?

The app features a wide array of categories including Actors, Animals, Athletes, Countries, Food, Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, U.S. States & Capitals, Movies, Disney Films & Characters, and many more, totaling over 20 distinct options.

### How does the hint system work?

If you find yourself stuck on a word, you can press the 'Hint' button. This feature is designed to provide assistance and help you progress through the game.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It is supported by advertisements, which allow for continued updates and development.

### What is the main benefit of playing this game?

The primary benefit is testing and enhancing your vocabulary skills in an entertaining way. The diverse categories ensure a fresh challenge each time you play.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 2026-05-02

Compatibility with iOS 26

### 2.4 — 2025-04-28

Compatibility with iOS 18

### 2.3 — 2024-05-13

Compatibility with iOS 17

### 2.2 — 2023-09-01

Added more words and categories (now has 29 categories)

### 2.1 — 2023-05-07

Compatibility with iOS 16

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