# Paper Hangman Free

> Digital word guessing game with scoring, leaderboards, and custom word options. (iPhone/iPad app by AFKSoft.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-hangman-free/id338227102 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AFKSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/300802963)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 98 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-hangman-free/id338227102/reviews.md

## What is Paper Hangman Free?

Throw away the pen and paper and save some trees with Paper Hangman. Guess letters to fill in the blanks of a word or phrase and score points. With our unique scoring system, you are awarded more points for each consecutive correct guess, so choose carefully! If you correctly solve a puzzle, it counts toward your overall high score. Shake your device to begin a new puzzle. Simple and convenient. 

- fun and educational for kids and adults. 
- 9 awesome animated scenes 
- online leaderboard with daily, weekly, monthly and all time scores. 
- over 5000 words and phrases. 
- choose from various topics. 
- enter your own words and let a friend guess. 
- option to disable sound effects. 
- listen to your own music.

Want to get rid of the ads? Check out the adfree version.

## Key features

- Guess letters to fill blanks
- Unique scoring system
- High score tracking
- Shake to start new game
- Online leaderboard
- Custom word entries

## What do users think of Paper Hangman Free?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🧠 Keeps the mind sharp
- 💡 Good variety of categories
- 😊 Nice graphics and design
- ⏱️ Good way to pass time
- ✅ Works on older devices
- 🏆 Tracks scores and progress

**Cons**

- 😠 Too many intrusive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 😵 Words/phrases are too obscure
- ↔️ Poor spacing between words
- 👎 Inappropriate ads shown
- 🔄 App closes after each game
- ❓ Limited categories/repeats

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App closes after finishing a game
- App closes immediately on opening
- Ad-free version not available
- Inappropriate ads displayed
- Words/phrases are misspelled or obscure
- Game freezes or restarts mid-game
- Last correct letter causes app to shut down

**Most requested features**

- Ad-free version availability
- UK specific version
- More categories/topics
- Option to turn phone sideways
- Hint option
- Plain screen option
- Better graphics/more sophistication
- Improved scoring based on skill

## Recent user reviews (10 of 98)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-hangman-free/id338227102/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ad-free version????

*2019-10-03, version 4.0*

Won’t allow me to get the ad-free version. Says not available in my location??? 😡

### 1/5 — Such a shame

*2016-01-05, version 3.0*

Used to be such a great app, unable to play now due to the sheer quantity of adverts, hence the 1 star

### 1/5 — ruined

*2015-06-03, version 3.0*

used to be great, now unplayable due to highly intrusive ads

### 3/5 — None

*2013-06-17, version 2.1*

Keeps crashing

### 4/5 — Love it, but hard

*2013-06-03*

I like it but it is pretty hard well I don't like it I love it it would be 5 but its hard.

### 3/5 — Okay, but

*2013-05-26, version 2.1*

Good game, and I would rate it 5 stars, except that I am offended by the fact that there is no filter to stop indecency. Like I just noticed that one of the players is calling himself or herself "Penis".  I thought this game would have been rated G, so that even little children could play it, with no hint of adult exclusive content used in this game.

### 5/5 — Solitaire

*2013-05-24, version 2.1*

Love the game and the cool designs it makes when you win!

### 5/5 — Paper Hangman

*2013-05-22, version 2.1*

Great fun, nicely formatted, good brain excersizes.

### 1/5 — Please update

*2013-04-30, version 2.1*

I cant play it any more the game crashes and i wanna play it so bad

### 5/5 — Works for me!

*2013-03-18, version 2.1*

No crashing or ads (yet?).  The small problems don't bother me.

## Frequently asked questions about Paper Hangman Free

### What is Paper Hangman Free?

Paper Hangman Free is a digital word-guessing game where you guess letters to reveal hidden words or phrases. It features a unique scoring system that rewards consecutive correct guesses and allows you to track your overall high score.

### What are the key features of Paper Hangman Free?

Key features include guessing letters to fill blanks, a unique scoring system, high score tracking, the ability to shake your device to start a new puzzle, an online leaderboard, over 5000 words and phrases, customizable topics, and the option to enter your own words.

### Is Paper Hangman Free available on all devices?

The provided description does not specify compatibility with particular operating systems or devices. However, it mentions shaking the device, suggesting it is designed for mobile devices with accelerometer functionality.

### How does the scoring system work in Paper Hangman Free?

The game awards more points for each consecutive correct guess. Successfully solving a puzzle contributes to your overall high score, encouraging strategic letter selection.

### Can I play Paper Hangman Free without ads?

Yes, the description mentions an 'adfree version' is available. This implies that the free version contains advertisements, and a separate purchase can remove them.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2016-12-20

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

- updated for iOS10
- added more words
- misc fixes

### 3.0 — 2013-12-19

- updated for ios7 
- iphone 5* support 
- more words added 
- more scenes added 
- bug fixes

### 2.1 — 2012-05-04

- new scene added
- more words added to all topics
- SAT topic added (tap on word for definition)
- misc fixes

### 2.0 — 2011-12-09

- more topics added
- show total score along with ranking after a game
- misc fixes

### 1.2 — 2010-09-02

- bug fixes

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