Comparison

Atomic Hangman vs Sparrows

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Atomic Hangman

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
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Play thousands of FREE challenging phrases while learning something new from each game's FREE educational notes and facts. Enjoy hours of fun with beautifully crafted puppets and scenes filled with delightfully humorous danger! The traditional hangman game reinvented with a comedic and treacherous twist. Try to keep your puppet safe by solving tons of great words and phrases while expanding your personal knowledge. An edgy word game where losing can be as much fun as winning. It’s simple. Keep your puppet safe by solving words and phrases without making 7 mistakes. Each wrong letter results in a string breaking, taking your puppet closer to its demise. Each round is quick and fun, whether its single player, multiplayer, or party play! FEATURES • Universal: iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV! • Single player with bosses • Multiplayer (including leaderboards) • Party mode on AppleTV with up to 6 players (using iOS devices) • Free educational content provided with words and phrases • One purchase removes all ads. CATEGORIES • Arts & Literature • Entertainment • Geography • History • Science & Nature • Sports • and more! Important: No puppets were injured in the making of this app. Their safety now depends on you. Educational content is provided under the creative commons license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcode

About

Sparrows

This word puzzle game combines mahjong tile mechanics with spelling challenges. Spell words from letter tiles to earn points, advance through levels, and master various game modes. Enjoy a relaxing or challenging experience with daily goals and power-ups.

Highlights
  • Level progression with star ratings
  • Multiple game modes (Timed, Moves, Puzzle)
  • Score multipliers for strategic play
  • Power-ups to boost scores
  • Daily goals and objectives
  • Relaxing puzzle mode without a timer
Features
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Sparrows – mahjong tiles meet wordplay! Spell words from letter tiles, earn score multipliers, and conquer challenging puzzles. Advance through levels, earn 1–3 stars, and master increasingly tricky boards. Multiple game modes – Timed, Moves, and Puzzle – keep gameplay fresh and engaging. Key Features: • Level Progression & Star Ratings: Tackle boards and earn 1–3 stars for top performance. • Game Modes: Timed, Moves, and Puzzle for varied challenges. • Score Multipliers: Double and triple letter/word tiles reward strategic play. • Power-Ups: Boost your score and overcome tough boards. • Daily Goals: Complete new objectives each day to stay challenged. • Relaxing, no timer needed – play at your own pace in Puzzle mode. • Plays great on iPhone and iPad. Relax or Compete: Whether you want a calm puzzle session or a fast-paced challenge, Sparrows offers a rewarding word game experience for every player. Download Sparrows Now! Start your wordplay journey, master each board, and enjoy endless mahjong-meets-wordplay fun!

Screenshots

Atomic Hangman4 screens
Sparrows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Atomic Hangman at none against Sparrows's shown. Atomic Hangman also leads on iOS requirement (9.3.5 vs 15.2). Sparrows's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Atomic Hangman sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sparrows sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sparrows holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 416 and 784 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Atomic Hangman's written reviews are positive against 58% of Sparrows's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atomic Hangman ships an update every 3 months, Sparrows every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Atomic Hangman versus Sparrows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtomic HangmanSparrows
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (416 ratings)4.6 (784 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better58.0% of reviews
Number of ratings416784 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3.5 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB506 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLittle Bit Studio, LLCFluffy Dog Studio

Customer experience

Atomic Hangman

All ratings416 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral10.1%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral14.1%
Negative25.9%

Sparrows

All ratings781 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral17.4%
Negative24.6%

User reviews

Atomic Hangman

From 416 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Sparrows

From 784 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Loads of fun
  • 🧠 Challenging and engaging
  • 🎨 Lovely design and aesthetics
  • 🕰️ Great for short play sessions
  • 🧠 Stimulates the mind

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤔 Inconsistent word recognition
  • 🤯 Frustrating when game ends unexpectedly
  • 🤖 Questionable dictionary choices
  • 🤷‍♀️ Confusing UI elements

Bugs and requests

Atomic Hangman

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Sparrows

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes on launch for some users
  • Word search mode has incorrect timer display
  • Inability to exit certain game modes
  • Shuffling feature sometimes malfunctions
  • Newly unlocked words not recognized

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to retry/reset word search puzzles
  • Implement a way to contact developers for missing words
  • Introduce a multiplayer mode to compete with friends
  • Provide more customization options for the UI
  • Improve the algorithm for letter distribution

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Atomic Hangman

One-time10
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Super Hero Puppets Pack$0.99
  • Graveyard Terror Theme Pack$0.99
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  • Anatomy Word Pack$0.99
  • Comics Word Pack$0.99
  • Common Misspellings Word Pack$0.99
  • SAT Prep 1 Word Pack$0.99
  • Smarty Pants Word Pack$0.99
  • Synonyms & Antonyms Word Pack$0.99
  • 50 Letter Bombs$0.99
10 purchases

Sparrows

One-time10
  • 2,500 Feathers$0.99
  • 15,000 points$1.99
  • 5,000 points$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Unlock Endless Mode$1.99
  • 5,000 Feathers$1.99
  • 10,000 Feathers$3.49
  • 50,000 points$4.99
  • No Ads (30 Days)$4.99
  • 150,000 points$6.99
  • 25,000 Feathers$7.99

Questions

Is Atomic Hangman free?
Atomic Hangman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sparrows free?
Sparrows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Atomic Hangman or Sparrows?
Sparrows is rated higher. Atomic Hangman averages 4.2 out of 5 from 416 ratings, while Sparrows averages 4.6 from 784 ratings.
Do Atomic Hangman or Sparrows have ads?
Sparrows shows ads; Atomic Hangman does not.
Which is updated more often, Atomic Hangman or Sparrows?
Atomic Hangman ships an update every 3 months, and Sparrows every 5 weeks. Most recently, Atomic Hangman was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sparrows on November 7, 2026.

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