# Ultimate Hangman Go vs Upwords

The clearest difference is update cadence: Upwords at every 2 days against Ultimate Hangman Go's every 4 months. Upwords also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (9.3K vs 234). Ultimate Hangman Go's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Hangman Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Upwords sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Upwords holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upwords has 9.3K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Ultimate Hangman Go's written reviews are positive against 60% of Upwords's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ultimate Hangman Go ships an update every 4 months, Upwords every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Hangman Go | Upwords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-hangman-go/id355166919/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwords/id588252565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 234 | **9.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 60.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#102** |
| Size | 149 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EnsenaSoft, S.A. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425642194) | [Lonely Star Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284572331) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Hangman Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-hangman-go/id355166919)

A fun and educational word-guessing game with multiple themes and extensive word categories. Features include single and multiplayer modes, an in-app dictionary for learning new words, and auto-save functionality.

**Highlights:** Four unique visual themes, 73 word categories, Single and two-player modes, In-app dictionary lookups, Auto-save game progress, Vocabulary and spelling improvement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😄 Fun and entertaining
- 🤩 Engaging animations
- 🧠 Challenging vocabulary
- 🎨 Variety of categories
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for families/groups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔇 Loud audio with no volume control
- 🔍 Animations obscuring the word
- 🤔 Some words too obscure or misspelled

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to play again
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Multiplayer mode not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create custom word lists
- Implement a hint or definition feature
- Allow spacing between words in a phrase
- Introduce a scoring/progress tracking system


### Upwords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwords/id588252565)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

This word stacking game challenges you to transform existing words by stacking letters on top. Score higher by stacking letters higher, and outsmart opponents in competitive play. Enjoy fast-paced, brain-sharpening fun with friends or against AI.

**Highlights:** Stack letters to change words, Score points based on stacking height, Play with friends globally, Challenge computer opponents, Pass & Play mode, In-game chat

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Bundle Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Bundle Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Full Upgrade - Free! | Free | one-time |
| Word Glow | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Token Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 125 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Token Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 260 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| 610 Tokens | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great online game
- 🤝 Competitive and fun
- 🧠 Keeps the brain active
- 🌐 Connects players globally
- 🕰️ Enjoyable to play daily

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔤 Questionable dictionary
- 🤖 Computer uses invalid words
- 🤑 Expensive for a 50MB app
- 🚫 Rejects valid words
- 💤 Lack of help from developers

**Reported bugs**

- Ads that cannot be closed
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Login and verification issues
- Incorrect scoring and word validation

**Requested features**

- Option to use British dictionary
- Choice of dictionaries
- Ability to swap more than one letter
- Show opponent's remaining tiles
- Fairer letter distribution


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Hangman Go free?

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

### Is Upwords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Hangman Go or Upwords?

Upwords is rated higher. Ultimate Hangman Go averages 4.3 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while Upwords averages 4.7 from 9.3K ratings.

### Do Ultimate Hangman Go or Upwords have ads?

Both Ultimate Hangman Go and Upwords show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Hangman Go or Upwords?

Ultimate Hangman Go ships an update every 4 months, and Upwords every 2 days. Most recently, Ultimate Hangman Go was updated on October 23, 2026 and Upwords on October 31, 2026.

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