# Wordle! vs Hang_Man

Wordle! and Hang_Man both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Hang_Man's written reviews are positive against 16% of Wordle!'s. Hang_Man also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Wordle!'s advantage is ratings volume (845K vs 13K) and chart position (#12 vs #196). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wordle! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Hang_Man sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Wordle! against 4.5 for Hang_Man. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wordle! has 845K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Wordle!'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Hang_Man's.

Wordle! ships an update fortnightly, Hang_Man weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wordle! | Hang_Man |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (845K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordle/id1095569891/reviews)** | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hang-man/id1440680091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **845K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #196 |
| Size | 259 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) |

## What reviewers say

### Wordle!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordle/id1095569891)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Word, #25 Top Grossing · Word, #95 Top Free · Casual, #204 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Engage your mind with daily word puzzles and various game modes. Challenge your spelling and vocabulary skills with timed modes, unlimited play, and social challenges. Train your brain with fun and creative word games.

**Highlights:** Daily word puzzles, Unlimited word games, Timed challenges, Social sharing, Hint and booster options, Multiplayer challenges

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 240 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 720 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 800 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Offer 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1330 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2900 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Entertaining and fun
- 👍 Challenging and enjoyable
- 🤩 Variety of game modes
- 💡 Daily puzzles and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 😡 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🤯 Ads appear too frequently
- 💰 Expensive ad-free version
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and data loss issues
- Inability to skip ads or claim rewards
- Inconsistent behavior with ad-free version

**Requested features**

- Option to view previous puzzle attempts
- Support for non-American English spellings
- Reduced ad frequency or better ad placement
- Improved performance and stability


### Hang_Man

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hang-man/id1440680091)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Guess letters to unscramble words before the stick figure is drawn. Play solo, against a friend, or enjoy daily challenges. Customize themes and categories for tailored fun.

**Highlights:** Play against computer or friend, Unscramble random words, Change word categories, Select different themes, Daily puzzles and quests, Local multiplayer matches

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game to play
- 🤝 Ability to play with friends
- 🧠 Helps improve spelling and vocabulary
- ⭐ Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🤖 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Incorrect word spellings
- Multiplayer mode not working as expected
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- More free game modes and themes
- Single-player option with AI
- Ability to create custom word lists
- Improved online multiplayer functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wordle! free?

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

### Is Hang_Man free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wordle! or Hang_Man?

Wordle! is rated higher. Wordle! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 845K ratings, while Hang_Man averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do Wordle! or Hang_Man have ads?

Both Wordle! and Hang_Man show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wordle! or Hang_Man?

Wordle! ships an update fortnightly, and Hang_Man weekly. Most recently, Wordle! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hang_Man on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wordle! or Hang_Man?

Wordle! currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Hang_Man at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*