Hangman・ vs Hang_Man
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Single-player mode
- Two-player mode
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Diverse word categories
- Classic chalkboard design
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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.
Hang_Man
Guess letters to unscramble words before the stick figure is drawn. Play solo, against a friend, or enjoy daily challenges. Customize themes and categories for tailored fun.
- Play against computer or friend
- Unscramble random words
- Change word categories
- Select different themes
- Daily puzzles and quests
- Local multiplayer matches
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Play against the computer or play against a friend. Choose letters to unscramble random words before the hangman is complete to win. Change the category to narrow down your options and make the game more tailored to a group of words. Enhance the background by selecting a different theme. Enjoy this classic game! Whether you're hosting a PARTY GAME or solving a challenging PUZZLE, this app delivers endless fun. Bond with your FAMILY during exciting WORD GUESSING rounds or enjoy interactive SOCIAL sessions with friends. Dive into DAILY PUZZLES or complete thrilling DAILY QUESTS for extra fun. Whether it’s HANGMAN, a WORD SEARCH, or fun TRIVIA, this app guarantees timeless ENTERTAINMENT for all ages. Use it for EDUCATION or test your skills in LOCAL MULTIPLAYER matches for added excitement. Perfect for solo players or MULTIPLAYER fun, the app features exciting PUZZLES and innovative STICKMAN gameplay. Bond with your FAMILY during interactive sessions or challenge friends to enjoy classic party game fun. Whether you’re learning with education, solving PUZZLES, or enjoying timeless hangman, this app delivers hours of ENTERTAINMENT. Play thrilling word guessing rounds, embark on DAILY QUESTS, or sharpen your mind with exciting TRIVIA. Perfect for hosting a SOCIAL game night, testing your skills in WORD SEARCH, or completing innovative daily puzzles, this app blends classic fun with local multiplayer excitement. Download now and experience the ultimate mix of stickman, HANGMAN, and PARTY GAME fun! To access all features, content, and functionality you can subscribe to an annual auto-renewable subscription. This is a recurring transaction that will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of your subscription. Renewals will be charged the same cost within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://appcano.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://appcano.io/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hangman・ at none against Hang_Man's 1. Hangman・ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 69%). Hang_Man's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Hang_Man sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Hangman・ asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hangman・ against 4.5 for Hang_Man. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Hangman・'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Hang_Man's.
Hangman・ ships an update every 3 months, Hang_Man weekly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | Hangman・ | Hang_Man |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (22K ratings) — better | 4.5 (12K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews — better | 68.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | 12K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #167 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 184 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Optime Software LLC | Appcano LLC |
Customer experience
Hangman・
Hang_Man
User reviews
Hangman・
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Hang_Man
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun game to play
- 🤝 Ability to play with friends
- 🧠 Helps improve spelling and vocabulary
- ⭐ Great for passing time
Room to improve
- 💰 Too many paid features
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🤖 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
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
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- Customizable fonts and keyboard
Hang_Man
Reported bugs
4 issues- Freezing or crashing issues
- Incorrect word spellings
- Multiplayer mode not working as expected
- Syncing problems between devices
Requested features
4 requests- More free game modes and themes
- Single-player option with AI
- Ability to create custom word lists
- Improved online multiplayer functionality
In-app purchases
Hangman・
No in-app purchases
Hang_Man
- Unlock All Features3 Days trial$19.991 Year









