# Hang_Man vs Hangman by Coolmath Games

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hangman by Coolmath Games at none against Hang_Man's 1. Hangman by Coolmath Games also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Hang_Man's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hang_Man sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Hangman by Coolmath Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hangman by Coolmath Games holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hang_Man has 13K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Hang_Man's written reviews are positive against 67% of Hangman by Coolmath Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hang_Man ships an update weekly, Hangman by Coolmath Games monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hang_Man | Hangman by Coolmath Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hang-man/id1440680091/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman-by-coolmath-games/id1561961413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 67.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 184 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) | [Coolmath.com, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/979633998) |

## What reviewers say

### Hang_Man

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

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Free · Word, #190 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


### Hangman by Coolmath Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman-by-coolmath-games/id1561961413)

Guess letters to solve word puzzles and save a character from a hungry monster. Choose from dozens of categories and thousands of unique puzzles. Increase difficulty for a greater challenge and learn spelling and vocabulary skills.

**Highlights:** Classic word guessing gameplay, Dozens of categories, Thousands of unique puzzles, Adjustable difficulty levels, Learn spelling and vocabulary, Hints and strategies provided

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🚀 Simple and easy to play
- 💡 Good dictionary of challenging words
- 👍 Well-balanced difficulty levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Long and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Game gets stuck on a white screen
- Unable to see letters or the hangman figure
- Account getting blocked for unknown reasons

**Requested features**

- Add a two-player mode
- Introduce a kid-friendly difficulty level
- Implement a dark mode option
- Provide settings to customize the game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hang_Man free?

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

### Is Hangman by Coolmath Games free?

Hangman by Coolmath Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hang_Man or Hangman by Coolmath Games?

Hangman by Coolmath Games is rated higher. Hang_Man averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Hangman by Coolmath Games averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Hang_Man or Hangman by Coolmath Games have ads?

Both Hang_Man and Hangman by Coolmath Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hang_Man or Hangman by Coolmath Games?

Hang_Man ships an update weekly, and Hangman by Coolmath Games monthly. Most recently, Hang_Man was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hangman by Coolmath Games on November 3, 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.*