# Hang_Man vs Hangman

The clearest difference is ads: Hangman at none against Hang_Man's shown. Hang_Man's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hang_Man sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Hangman sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hang_Man holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hang_Man has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hang_Man ships an update weekly, Hangman every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hang_Man | Hangman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hang-man/id1440680091/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman-galgenmannchen/id6503060838/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#201** | — |
| Size | 184 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) | [Anel AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747901993) |

## What reviewers say

### Hang_Man

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

**Currently charting:** #201 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


### Hangman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman-galgenmannchen/id6503060838)

Enjoy the classic word-guessing game with countless puzzles across various categories and difficulty levels. Compete with friends or players worldwide in multiple game modes, track your progress with a level and points system, and climb the leaderboards. Regular updates ensure fresh content for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Wide range of categories and difficulties, Single-player, two-player, and online modes, Level and points progression system, Global leaderboards, Lightweight app design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hangman Yearly Subscription | $3.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hang_Man free?

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

### Is Hangman free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hang_Man or Hangman?

Hang_Man is rated higher. Hang_Man averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Hangman averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hang_Man or Hangman have ads?

Hang_Man shows ads; Hangman does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hang_Man or Hangman?

Hang_Man ships an update weekly, and Hangman every 6 months. Most recently, Hang_Man was updated on November 12, 2026 and Hangman on October 30, 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.*