Comparison

Evil Hangman! vs DriftPop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Evil Hangman!

Experience a challenging twist on the classic word-guessing game where the computer actively tries to trick you. Test your skills against a cunning AI that changes the word mid-game to increase difficulty. Enjoy regular hangman, unlock achievements, and learn the secrets of this deceptive opponent.

Highlights
  • Cheating AI opponent
  • Classic hangman mode
  • Achievement collection
  • Gameplay mechanics explanation
  • Challenging difficulty
Features
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Evil Hangman is a twist on the classic game hangman. In this version you play against a CPU that cheats. It sneakily changes the word to make it more difficult for you to win. Can you beat the computer?! Other noteworthy features include playing regular hangman, collecting achievements, and discovering how Evil Hangman works!

About

DriftPop

This game combines relaxing word-building with a unique letter-popping mechanic. Strategically collect letters as they drift across the screen to form words and earn points. Enjoy a calming experience with simple rules and surprising depth.

Highlights
  • Free-form word building
  • Papercraft art style
  • Calming music and sound effects
  • Adjustable audio volumes
  • Simple rules with depth
  • Designed for short or long sessions
Features
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DriftPop blends relaxing motion with clever word-building for a game that’s easy to pick up and hard to put down. As you drift across the screen, you’ll pop floating letter bubbles to fill your rack. Once you land, it’s up to you to decide which letters to use and when to submit a word. Strong words earn points and extend your time — weak choices might leave you grounded. There’s no pressure to rush, but every decision matters. Build short words to stay safe, or hold out for something bigger and more rewarding. The longer you drift, the higher your score climbs. Features: • Free-form word building — you choose when to submit • A smooth, relaxing papercraft art style • Calming background music and satisfying sound effects • Adjustable music and SFX volume • Simple rules with surprising depth • Designed for short sessions or long, focused runs Whether you’re chasing a high score or just looking to unwind, DriftPop offers a thoughtful twist on classic word games — one drift at a time.

Screenshots

Evil Hangman!4 screens
DriftPop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Evil Hangman! at none against DriftPop's 3. Evil Hangman! also leads on iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. DriftPop sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Evil Hangman! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Evil Hangman! against 5.0 for DriftPop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Evil Hangman! ships an update every 6 days, DriftPop weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Evil Hangman! versus DriftPop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvil Hangman!DriftPop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB157 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJack BodineAgile Game Lab

Customer experience

Evil Hangman!

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DriftPop

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Evil Hangman!

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DriftPop

One-time3
  • Skin Pack: Outer Space$0.99
  • Skin Pack: Farm$0.99
  • Skin Pack: Aviation$0.99

Questions

Is Evil Hangman! free?
Evil Hangman! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DriftPop free?
DriftPop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Evil Hangman! or DriftPop?
Evil Hangman! and DriftPop are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Evil Hangman! or DriftPop have ads?
Neither Evil Hangman! nor DriftPop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Evil Hangman! or DriftPop?
Evil Hangman! ships an update every 6 days, and DriftPop weekly. Most recently, Evil Hangman! was updated on November 3, 2026 and DriftPop on October 31, 2026.

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