# Checkers ・ vs Hangman _ _ _ _

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkers ・ at none against Hangman _ _ _ _'s 1. Checkers ・ also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 66%) and ratings volume (59K vs 11K). Hangman _ _ _ _'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hangman _ _ _ _ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Checkers ・ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hangman _ _ _ _ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkers ・ has 59K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Checkers ・'s written reviews are positive against 66% of Hangman _ _ _ _'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Checkers ・ ships an update every 3 months, Hangman _ _ _ _ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkers ・ | Hangman _ _ _ _ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id294664915/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman/id1514856126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [California Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531207115) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkers ・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id294664915)

Enjoy a classic game of Checkers on your iOS device. Play against friends or a challenging AI with configurable difficulty. Features turn-based multiplayer and automatic saving.

**Highlights:** Single-player vs. Computer, Two-player local mode, Turn-based network multiplayer, Configurable AI difficulty, Undo function, Automatic save

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🤖 Challenging AI opponent
- 🎮 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💤 Repetitive AI moves
- 🛑 Inability to win against AI
- 🔍 Unclear difficulty levels
- 🔢 Freezing/crashing issues
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- AI refusing to make moves when losing
- Game freezing/crashing during play
- Scores not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More difficulty settings
- Ability to play against friends online
- Option to customize board/piece appearance


### Hangman _ _ _ _

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman/id1514856126)

Experience the classic word-guessing game with a modern twist. Choose from diverse themes and over 3500 puzzles across 26 categories. Play solo or challenge a friend with custom words.

**Highlights:** Modern facelift on classic game, Over 3500 puzzles in 26 categories, One or two player modes, Journey Mode with hundreds of levels, Fun and challenging categories, Custom word input for two players

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hangman Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Love the game
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining
- 🧠 Helps with spelling
- 🎨 Variety of themes and difficulties
- 👥 Can play with friends/family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤔 Repeated words
- 🔍 Difficult word choices for younger players
- 🤯 Orientation issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- More kid-friendly word options
- Space bar for multi-word guesses
- Ability to create custom word lists
- Improved scoring system to reflect skill


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkers ・ free?

Checkers ・ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hangman _ _ _ _ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Checkers ・ or Hangman _ _ _ _?

Hangman _ _ _ _ is rated higher. Checkers ・ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Hangman _ _ _ _ averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Checkers ・ or Hangman _ _ _ _ have ads?

Both Checkers ・ and Hangman _ _ _ _ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Checkers ・ or Hangman _ _ _ _?

Checkers ・ ships an update every 3 months, and Hangman _ _ _ _ every 2 months. Most recently, Checkers ・ was updated on September 28, 2026 and Hangman _ _ _ _ on September 26, 2026.

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