# Hang_Man vs Text or Die

Hang_Man and Text or Die both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Hang_Man's written reviews are positive against 12% of Text or Die's. Text or Die's advantage is ratings volume (212K vs 13K) and chart position (#13 vs #174). On price, rating, update cadence 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 and Text or Die sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hang_Man against 4.5 for Text or Die. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text or Die has 212K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Hang_Man's written reviews are positive against 12% of Text or Die's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hang_Man | Text or Die |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hang-man/id1440680091/reviews)** | [4.5 (212K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-or-die/id1562313985/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **212K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 12.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #174 | **#13** |
| Size | 184 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Hang_Man

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

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Grossing · Word, #202 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


### Text or Die

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-or-die/id1562313985)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Trivia, #145 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Answer questions with the longest possible response to build a tower and escape rising waters. Outlast opponents to survive. The player with the longest answer wins and avoids peril.

**Highlights:** Longest answer wins, Build towers, Escape rising waters, Outlast opponents, Survival gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small ruby pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium ruby pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large ruby pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive gems pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge ruby pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging game concept
- 🤔 Teaches trivia and vocabulary
- 🎨 Vintage Atari-like graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Opponents are just bots, not real players
- 🇺🇸 Questions and answers heavily biased towards American culture
- 🙄 Many valid answers not recognized by the game
- 💤 Repetitive questions and gameplay
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect rejection of valid answers
- Inability to change country/region settings
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent behavior with ads and in-game features

**Requested features**

- More diverse and globally-relevant questions
- Option to play against real human opponents
- Ability to customize avatar and game settings
- Improved dictionary and acceptance of valid answers
- Reduced ads or optional ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hang_Man free?

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

### Is Text or Die free?

Text or Die is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hang_Man or Text or Die?

Hang_Man is rated higher. Hang_Man averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Text or Die averages 4.5 from 212K ratings.

### Do Hang_Man or Text or Die have ads?

Both Hang_Man and Text or Die show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hang_Man or Text or Die?

Hang_Man ships an update weekly, and Text or Die weekly. Most recently, Hang_Man was updated on October 31, 2026 and Text or Die on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hang_Man or Text or Die?

Hang_Man currently peaks at #174 in the App Store charts, and Text or Die at #13. 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.*