Comparison

TheHangman vs Hangman Go

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

Head to head
About

TheHangman

Experience the classic word-guessing game on your mobile device. Challenge your knowledge across various subjects like science, sports, and history. Enjoy pure fun and a good time with this digital adaptation.

Highlights
  • Classic hangman gameplay
  • Multiple subject categories
  • Challenging word puzzles
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Digital adaptation of a paper game
Features
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The simple and paper made game, The Hangman, now on your iPhone or iPad for pure fun and challenging your knowledge in subjects as Science, Sports, Music, Kids, Food, History, Geography, Entertainment and General. I hope you enjoy it, and have some good time.

About

Hangman Go

Features
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Hangman Go — The Ultimate Word Guessing Game! Challenge your vocabulary and have fun with the classic hangman game, reimagined with a modern twist! Guess letters, reveal hidden words, and climb the leaderboards. MULTIPLE GAME MODES • Classic Mode — Guess words across 12+ categories like Animals, Science, Sports, History, and more • Time Attack — Race against the clock! Can you find the word in 60 seconds? • Endless Mode — Keep solving, keep scoring — how far can you go? 12+ WORD CATEGORIES Explore a rich map of chapters including Animals, Foods, Cities, Professions, Sports, Science, Music, Cinema, History, Geography, Technology, and more. Unlock new chapters as you progress! DAILY CHALLENGES & REWARDS • Solve the Daily Word for bonus coins • Spin the Reward Wheel for up to 200 coins daily • Complete daily missions to build your streak • Earn badges and show off your achievements COMPETE & CLIMB • Global leaderboards — see how you rank against players worldwide • Track your stats: level, win rate, and daily streak • Collect badges and unlock achievements HINTS & POWER-UPS • Use hints to reveal a letter when you're stuck • Watch a short video to unlock a free letter or earn an extra life • Spend coins strategically to get ahead BEAUTIFUL DARK DESIGN Enjoy a sleek, eye-friendly dark theme with smooth animations and a modern UI. Perfect for playing day or night. GO PRO • Ad-free experience • 2x chest rewards • 50% gem bonus • Streak shield protection • Try it free for 7 days! Download Hangman Go now and put your word skills to the test!

Screenshots

TheHangman4 screens
Hangman Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hangman Go at every 5 days against TheHangman's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. TheHangman sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Hangman Go sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheHangman ships an update monthly, Hangman Go every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TheHangman versus Hangman Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheHangmanHangman Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB75 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRafael MacorinSuleyman Ozdemirci

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TheHangman

One-time3
  • Buy Gems$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Infinity Gems$3.99
14 purchases

Hangman Go

Subscriptions2
  • Hangman Go Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Hangman Go Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time12
  • 500 gold$0.99
  • 1500 gold$0.99
  • Superhero Character$0.99
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  • Pirate Character$0.99
  • Combo Stater Pack$0.99
  • Cowboy Theme$0.99
  • Combo Power Pack$1.99
  • Castle Theme$1.99
  • 4000 Gold$2.99
  • Knight Character$2.99
  • Combo Ultimate Pack$4.99
  • 3500 Gems$5.99

Questions

Is TheHangman free?
TheHangman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hangman Go free?
Hangman Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TheHangman or Hangman Go have ads?
Both TheHangman and Hangman Go show ads.
Which is updated more often, TheHangman or Hangman Go?
TheHangman ships an update monthly, and Hangman Go every 5 days. Most recently, TheHangman was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hangman Go on October 30, 2026.

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