# Hangman・ vs Hangman Online

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.

Both are free to download. Hangman Online sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Hangman・ asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hangman・ | Hangman Online |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman/id327449554/reviews)** | [4.0 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman-online-multiplayer/id1372654425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 338 |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 27.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [Esen Game Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771853948) |

## What reviewers say

### Hangman・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman/id327449554)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add word definitions
- Eliminate 3-4 letter words
- More game options and settings
- Ability to save and resume games
- Wider range of word categories


### Hangman Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman-online-multiplayer/id1372654425)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Online Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 15 Hearts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Online Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Joker Letters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 Friend Requests | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Online Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Featured User for 7 days | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 Online Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium User | $3.99 | one-time |
| Expert Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in
- Facebook login not working
- App not opening on iPhone/iOS
- Game crashes frequently
- Game freezes

**Requested features**

- Fix Facebook login
- Resolve iOS login issues
- Improve question accuracy
- Add tutorial for finding friends
- Allow profile picture customization


## Frequently asked 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.

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