# Hangman・ vs Hang_Man

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 (#169 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hangman・ | Hang_Man |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman/id327449554/reviews)** | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hang-man/id1440680091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#169** |
| Size | 66 MB | 184 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) | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) |

## 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


### Hang_Man

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hang-man/id1440680091)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Play against computer or friend, Unscramble random words, Change word categories, Select different themes, Daily puzzles and quests, Local multiplayer matches

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game to play
- 🤝 Ability to play with friends
- 🧠 Helps improve spelling and vocabulary
- ⭐ Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🤖 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Incorrect word spellings
- Multiplayer mode not working as expected
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- More free game modes and themes
- Single-player option with AI
- Ability to create custom word lists
- Improved online multiplayer functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hangman・ free?

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

### Is Hang_Man free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hangman・ or Hang_Man?

Hangman・ is rated higher. Hangman・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Hang_Man averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do Hangman・ or Hang_Man have ads?

Hang_Man shows ads; Hangman・ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hangman・ or Hang_Man?

Hangman・ ships an update every 3 months, and Hang_Man weekly. Most recently, Hangman・ was updated on October 18, 2026 and Hang_Man on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*