Comparison

Hangman・ vs Hangman Online

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

Head to head
About

Hangman・

Test your vocabulary with this classic word-guessing game. Play solo against your device or challenge a friend. Features multiple difficulty levels and diverse word categories.

Highlights
  • Single-player mode
  • Two-player mode
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Diverse word categories
  • Classic chalkboard design
Features
Read full description

Think you have a good vocabulary? Take on your iPhone or a friend in this chalkboard classic and find out how good your vocabulary really is. Hangman Free is the best Hangman game available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The game faithfully captures every detail of the classic Hangman experience, right down to the chalk dust. Hangman Free supports one player and two player gameplay, so you can let a friend choose a word or have your phone select a word from a broad range of categories. Word list categories include: -Easy -Standard -Hard -Animals -Food -Geography -Holidays -SAT -TOEFL Build your vocabulary and have a blast at the same time. Download Hangman Free today and let the fun begin! Hangman Free is supported by unobtrusive banner advertisements.

About

Hangman Online

Compete in real-time against other players in a classic word guessing game. Learn interesting facts about each word you guess and climb the daily leaderboard. You can also play solo or connect with friends.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer matches
  • Educational fun facts with each word
  • Daily leaderboard and rankings
  • Social features: add friends and chat
  • 400 offline solo levels
  • Play in English or Turkish
Features
Read full description

Think you know words? Prove it — LIVE against real players! Hangman Online: Word Game takes the classic hangman word game and turns it into a competitive multiplayer experience. Guess words, outsmart opponents, learn something new after every round, and build your own in-game friend circle. WHY PLAYERS LOVE IT REAL-TIME MULTIPLAYER — Go head-to-head with real opponents in this online word game. It's a turn-based 2 player game where every letter counts — one wrong guess and you lose instantly! LEARN WHILE YOU PLAY — Every word comes with an educational fun fact. This is not just a word puzzle — it's a trivia and brain game too. Build your vocabulary while having fun. Guess "Conquest of Istanbul"? You'll learn who conquered it and when. DAILY LEADERBOARD — Climb the Top list. Show your name and photo to the entire community. Can you become the #1 word master? SOCIALIZE & MAKE FRIENDS — This is more than a game. Send friend requests after matches, build your friend list, and chat with them anytime — even outside of games. It's a social hangman experience! 400 SOLO LEVELS — Test yourself offline with increasingly difficult word puzzles. Perfect for practicing before you challenge real players. PLAY IN ENGLISH OR TURKISH — Two full word databases with thousands of words to guess. HOW IT WORKS You and your opponent take turns picking letters to uncover the hidden word. Only you see your correct guesses. Six wrong picks and your man hangs — game over. First to guess the full word wins! SOCIAL & CHAT FEATURES Add friends after every match and grow your in-game community. Chat with friends from the messaging section anytime you want. Block or mute anyone with one tap. Unfriending is mutual — no unwanted messages. Your game, your rules. FREE TO PLAY Download this free word game now and join thousands of players worldwide. New words, features, and challenges added regularly!

Screenshots

Hangman・4 screens
Hangman Online4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hangman・ at 79% against Hangman Online's 27%. Hangman・ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). Hangman Online's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, monetization model 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. Hangman Online sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Hangman・ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hangman・ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hangman・ has 22K ratings behind it against 338, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Hangman・'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Hangman Online's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hangman・ ships an update every 3 months, Hangman Online every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hangman・ versus Hangman Online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangman・Hangman Online
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (22K ratings) — better4.0 (338 ratings)
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews — better27.2% of reviews
Number of ratings22K — better338
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB74 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperOptime Software LLCEsen Game Studio

Customer experience

Hangman・

All ratings21,986 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews431 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative12.3%

Hangman Online

All ratings338 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative19.8%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive27.2%
Neutral9.9%
Negative63.0%

User reviews

Hangman・

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and challenging
  • 👍 Great for off time or with friends
  • 👍 Easy to play and understand
  • 👍 Can play anywhere without a table
  • 👍 Never dull, great for one or two players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficult font to read at times
  • 🐛 Some words don't match the category
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
  • 💡 Lack of clues or definitions for words
  • 💡 Too many short words that are just guessing

Hangman Online

From 338 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Enjoyable game concept
  • 💡 Educational and informative
  • 🤩 Fun with friends
  • ✨ Engaging and exciting
  • 👍 Good for passing time

Room to improve

  • ❌ Login issues persistent
  • ❌ Facebook login errors
  • ❌ Game not opening on iOS
  • ❌ Frequent crashes and freezes
  • ❌ Cheating and unfair play

Bugs and requests

Hangman・

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Words not recognized by dictionaries
  • Game resets progress unexpectedly
  • Ads causing issues or redirects

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add word definitions
  • Eliminate 3-4 letter words
  • More game options and settings
  • Ability to save and resume games
  • Wider range of word categories
Show 1 more
  • Customizable fonts and keyboard

Hangman Online

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Cannot log in
  • Facebook login not working
  • App not opening on iPhone/iOS
  • Game crashes frequently
  • Game freezes
Show 15 more
  • Points deducted unfairly
  • Questions are incorrect or nonsensical
  • Timer runs out too quickly
  • Cannot find or add friends
  • Friend requests not working
  • Account issues after changing devices
  • Purchased items not received
  • In-app purchase errors
  • Profile picture upload issues
  • Friend lists disappear
  • Users are blocked without reason
  • Chat feature allows inappropriate behavior
  • Game not saving progress
  • Login errors on new devices
  • Multiple device login not supported

Requested features

15 requests
  • Fix Facebook login
  • Resolve iOS login issues
  • Improve question accuracy
  • Add tutorial for finding friends
  • Allow profile picture customization
Show 10 more
  • Revert to old profile picture feature
  • Enable nickname changes
  • Improve friend invitation system
  • Fix issues with friend lists and blocking
  • Option to disable chat
  • Better clue system or categories
  • Allow playing with friends without points
  • Fix timer issues
  • Improve online matchmaking
  • Add dark mode

In-app purchases

None

Hangman・

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Hangman Online

One-time14
  • 100 Online Points$0.99
  • Get 15 Hearts$0.99
  • 250 Online Points$1.99
Show 11 more
  • 100 Joker Letters$1.99
  • Buy 100 Friend Requests$1.99
  • 500 Online Points$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Small Pack$2.99
  • Beginner Package$2.99
  • Featured User for 7 days$2.99
  • 600 Online Points$3.99
  • Premium User$3.99
  • Expert Package$9.99
  • Special Pack$14.99

Questions

Is Hangman・ free?
Hangman・ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hangman Online free?
Hangman Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hangman・ or Hangman Online?
Hangman・ is rated higher. Hangman・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Hangman Online averages 4.0 from 338 ratings.
Do Hangman・ or Hangman Online have ads?
Hangman Online shows ads; Hangman・ does not.
Which is updated more often, Hangman・ or Hangman Online?
Hangman・ ships an update every 3 months, and Hangman Online every 8 days. Most recently, Hangman・ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hangman Online on October 14, 2026.

Other comparisons