Comparison

Word Ache for iMessage vs Hang_Man

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

Head to head
About

Word Ache for iMessage

A word puzzle game integrated directly into iMessage. Compete against friends to solve grids of increasing difficulty and score points by finishing puzzles faster than your opponent. Strategize hint usage to gain an advantage.

Highlights
  • Integrated into iMessage
  • Competitive multiplayer
  • Progressive grid difficulty
  • Hint system
  • Score-based wins
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Word Ache is like WordBrain but with one awesome twist... The game is built into iMessage! Play with any of your friends, chat with them, and do your best to win! You want to solve the puzzle faster than your opponent. If you do, you get a point. First person to 7 points wins! What's your strategy? Grids start at 2x2, then go to 3x3 and 4x4 with incremental difficulties in the puzzle. Do you save your hints for more difficult rounds or use them early to get quick points? Good luck!!!

About

Hang_Man

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
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Play against the computer or play against a friend. Choose letters to unscramble random words before the hangman is complete to win. Change the category to narrow down your options and make the game more tailored to a group of words. Enhance the background by selecting a different theme. Enjoy this classic game! Whether you're hosting a PARTY GAME or solving a challenging PUZZLE, this app delivers endless fun. Bond with your FAMILY during exciting WORD GUESSING rounds or enjoy interactive SOCIAL sessions with friends. Dive into DAILY PUZZLES or complete thrilling DAILY QUESTS for extra fun. Whether it’s HANGMAN, a WORD SEARCH, or fun TRIVIA, this app guarantees timeless ENTERTAINMENT for all ages. Use it for EDUCATION or test your skills in LOCAL MULTIPLAYER matches for added excitement. Perfect for solo players or MULTIPLAYER fun, the app features exciting PUZZLES and innovative STICKMAN gameplay. Bond with your FAMILY during interactive sessions or challenge friends to enjoy classic party game fun. Whether you’re learning with education, solving PUZZLES, or enjoying timeless hangman, this app delivers hours of ENTERTAINMENT. Play thrilling word guessing rounds, embark on DAILY QUESTS, or sharpen your mind with exciting TRIVIA. Perfect for hosting a SOCIAL game night, testing your skills in WORD SEARCH, or completing innovative daily puzzles, this app blends classic fun with local multiplayer excitement. Download now and experience the ultimate mix of stickman, HANGMAN, and PARTY GAME fun! To access all features, content, and functionality you can subscribe to an annual auto-renewable subscription. This is a recurring transaction that will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of your subscription. Renewals will be charged the same cost within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://appcano.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://appcano.io/terms

Screenshots

Word Ache for iMessage4 screens
Hang_Man4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hang_Man at 69% against Word Ache for iMessage's 0%. Hang_Man also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (13K vs 17). Word Ache for iMessage's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Word Ache for iMessage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hang_Man holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hang_Man has 13K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Word Ache for iMessage's written reviews are positive against 69% of Hang_Man's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Ache for iMessage ships an update every 2 weeks, Hang_Man weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Word Ache for iMessage versus Hang_Man: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Ache for iMessageHang_Man
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (17 ratings)4.5 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews68.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1713K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#179 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB184 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAppgrammers LLCAppcano LLC

Customer experience

Word Ache for iMessage

All ratings15 ratings
Positive26.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative87.5%

Hang_Man

All ratings12,683 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews909 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative22.4%

Bugs and requests

Word Ache for iMessage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hang_Man

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Word Ache for iMessage

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro!$0.99
1 purchases

Hang_Man

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock All Features3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Word Ache for iMessage free?
Word Ache for iMessage 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, Word Ache for iMessage or Hang_Man?
Hang_Man is rated higher. Word Ache for iMessage averages 2.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Hang_Man averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.
Do Word Ache for iMessage or Hang_Man have ads?
Hang_Man shows ads; Word Ache for iMessage does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Ache for iMessage or Hang_Man?
Word Ache for iMessage ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hang_Man weekly. Most recently, Word Ache for iMessage was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hang_Man on November 4, 2026.

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