# Atomic Hangman vs Typeshift

The clearest difference is ads: Atomic Hangman at none against Typeshift's shown. Atomic Hangman also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (9.3.5 vs 14.0). Typeshift's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Atomic Hangman sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Typeshift sells 10 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 — 4.2 for Atomic Hangman against 4.3 for Typeshift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 416 and 497 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Atomic Hangman's written reviews are positive against 49% of Typeshift's.

Atomic Hangman ships an update every 3 months, Typeshift every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atomic Hangman | Typeshift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-hangman/id1073953796/reviews) | **[4.3 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshift/id1084762137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 416 | **497** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 49.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3.5** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Little Bit Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064989969) | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) |

## What reviewers say

### Atomic Hangman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-hangman/id1073953796)

Engage in a classic word-guessing game with a humorous and perilous twist. Solve thousands of free phrases while learning new facts and keeping a puppet safe from danger. Enjoy quick, fun rounds in single-player, multiplayer, or party modes.

**Highlights:** Thousands of free phrases, Educational notes and facts, Humorous puppet-themed danger, Single player with bosses, Multiplayer with leaderboards, Party mode for up to 6 players, Universal app support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Hero Puppets Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Graveyard Terror Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anatomy Word Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Comics Word Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Compound Words Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Common Misspellings Word Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| SAT Prep 1 Word Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Smarty Pants Word Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Synonyms & Antonyms Word Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Letter Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Imaginative graphics
- 🧠 Challenging and educational
- 🕹️ Fun gameplay concept
- 👍 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and errors in content
- 🌐 Too American-centric
- 🕰️ Outdated information
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect answers and misspelled words
- Party mode issues with synchronization
- Sound not working for some users

**Requested features**

- More diverse and universal content
- Improved hint system
- Customization options for avatars
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to play music during gameplay


### Typeshift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshift/id1084762137)

This word puzzle game challenges you to unscramble letters within stacked words to form new words in the center row. It offers daily challenges with global leaderboards and special clue-based puzzles. Unlock additional content and remove ads with in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Anagram and word search mechanics, Shift letter columns to spell words, Daily challenges with leaderboards, Special clue puzzles, Unlockable puzzle packs, Themes and statistics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chocolate Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Peppermint Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pecan Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Walnut Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Parmesan Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Umami Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pistachio Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sophomore Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gumshoe Clue Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun
- 👍 Unique and innovative game concept
- ⭐ Great brain workout
- 🎨 Elegant and minimalistic design
- 📚 Helps expand vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Obscure/uncommon words used
- 🔇 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle timer inaccuracies
- Purchased content not restoring properly
- Letters not registering correctly
- Puzzles not displaying properly on some devices

**Requested features**

- More clue puzzles and puzzle packs
- Option to reset/replay completed puzzle packs
- Sync progress across devices
- Support for British/Australian English
- Built-in dictionary with better word definitions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atomic Hangman free?

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

### Is Typeshift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Atomic Hangman or Typeshift?

Typeshift is rated higher. Atomic Hangman averages 4.2 out of 5 from 416 ratings, while Typeshift averages 4.3 from 497 ratings.

### Do Atomic Hangman or Typeshift have ads?

Typeshift shows ads; Atomic Hangman does not.

### Which is updated more often, Atomic Hangman or Typeshift?

Atomic Hangman ships an update every 3 months, and Typeshift every 6 weeks. Most recently, Atomic Hangman was updated on September 27, 2026 and Typeshift on September 28, 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.*