# Mr. Putt vs Hang_Man

The clearest difference is ads: Mr. Putt at none against Hang_Man's shown. Mr. Putt also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Hang_Man's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 38%) and ratings volume (13K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mr. Putt 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.

Mr. Putt holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hang_Man has 13K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Mr. Putt's written reviews are positive against 69% of Hang_Man's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mr. Putt ships an update every 8 days, Hang_Man weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr. Putt | Hang_Man |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-putt-mini-golf/id1192221435/reviews)** | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hang-man/id1440680091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **68.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 81 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jonah Witcig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081267495) | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) |

## What reviewers say

### Mr. Putt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-putt-mini-golf/id1192221435)

Engage in turn-based mini golf matches with friends directly within iMessage. Challenge opponents across various themed courses in 3, 6, or 9-hole games.

**Highlights:** Play mini golf in iMessage, Turn-based gameplay, Challenge friends, Multiple themed courses, 3, 6, or 9-hole matches

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timber | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive and entertaining
- 🤝 Fun to play with friends
- 🎨 Enjoyable graphics and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🚫 Unable to uninstall or delete the app
- 🤔 Confusing gameplay mechanics
- 💤 Lack of content and variety

**Reported bugs**

- Ball goes through walls and obstacles
- Game fails to load or start properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More course options and levels
- Ability to play with larger groups
- Improved ball physics and collision detection


### Hang_Man

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

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · 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 Mr. Putt free?

Mr. Putt 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, Mr. Putt or Hang_Man?

Mr. Putt is rated higher. Mr. Putt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hang_Man averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do Mr. Putt or Hang_Man have ads?

Hang_Man shows ads; Mr. Putt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mr. Putt or Hang_Man?

Mr. Putt ships an update every 8 days, and Hang_Man weekly. Most recently, Mr. Putt was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hang_Man on November 12, 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.*