Comparison

Draw One 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

Draw One for iMessage

Engage in a fun drawing and guessing game with friends and family. Take turns creating doodles from a wide selection of words and challenge others to guess what you've drawn.

Highlights
  • Doodle and guess words
  • Hundreds of word possibilities
  • Turn-based gameplay
  • Designed for iMessage
  • Lightweight and easy to use
Features
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Everyone likes to doodle, some even mastered it to be a self expression. Whichever category you fall into, drawing for your friends and family to guess your word will certainly entertain you. Take turns in drawing random words from hundreds of possibilities and guessing words from drawings. Designed and implemented following iMessage guidelines to give you an easy to use and lightweight accessory that you will love to have.

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
Currently charting
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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

Draw One for iMessage2 screens
Hang_Man4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hang_Man at 69% against Draw One for iMessage's 8%. Hang_Man also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (13K vs 58). Draw One for iMessage's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Draw One for iMessage sells 4 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hang_Man holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hang_Man has 13K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Draw One for iMessage's written reviews are positive against 69% of Hang_Man's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Draw One for iMessage versus Hang_Man: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDraw One for iMessageHang_Man
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (58 ratings)4.5 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.9% of reviews68.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5813K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#209 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB184 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperYomba LimitedAppcano LLC

Customer experience

Draw One for iMessage

All ratings58 ratings
Positive17.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.8%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive7.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative87.4%

Hang_Man

All ratings12,683 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews913 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative22.5%

User reviews

Draw One for iMessage

From 58 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Amazing game
  • 🤩 Addictive and fun
  • 👍 Great pastime with friends

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Numerous bugs and issues
  • 💰 Expensive color palettes
  • 🔁 Coins reset/disappear
  • 🔍 Hard to see letters
  • 🙅‍♀️ Cannot delete app

Hang_Man

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Draw One for iMessage

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes or fails to load
  • Inability to draw vertically
  • Coins reset to zero
  • Purchased coins disappear
  • App not showing up on device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to draw freely
  • Improved coin system
  • More color options
  • Ability to create custom words

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

4 purchases

Draw One for iMessage

One-time4
  • 800 coins$1.99
  • 2300 coins$4.99
  • 5200 coins$9.99
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  • 15000 coins$24.99
1 purchases

Hang_Man

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock All Features3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Draw One for iMessage free?
Draw One 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, Draw One for iMessage or Hang_Man?
Hang_Man is rated higher. Draw One for iMessage averages 1.7 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Hang_Man averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.
Do Draw One for iMessage or Hang_Man have ads?
Hang_Man shows ads; Draw One for iMessage does not.
Which is updated more often, Draw One for iMessage or Hang_Man?
Draw One for iMessage ships an update weekly, and Hang_Man weekly. Most recently, Draw One for iMessage was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hang_Man on November 12, 2026.

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