# READING MAGIC 2 vs Hangman ! !

The clearest difference is rating: READING MAGIC 2 at 4.8 against Hangman ! !'s 3.9. READING MAGIC 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 69%). Hangman ! !'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (284 vs 21). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. READING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hangman ! ! asks for nothing beyond the download.

READING MAGIC 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hangman ! ! has 284 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of READING MAGIC 2's written reviews are positive against 69% of Hangman ! !'s.

READING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 19 months, Hangman ! ! every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | READING MAGIC 2 | Hangman ! ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-2/id432526055/reviews)** | [3.9 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman/id503948138/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **284** |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 68.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 12 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 258 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.7** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Horizon Business, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431586531) |

## What reviewers say

### READING MAGIC 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-2/id432526055)

This app helps children master consonant blends, a key skill for reading success. It offers interactive modes for blending sounds, segmenting words, and independent reading practice with over 300 words and engaging themes.

**Highlights:** Blending Mode for sound practice, Segmenting Mode for word breakdown, Reading Mode for independent word reading, Focus on CCVC and CVCC words, Advanced consonant blend practice, Over 300 words with male/female voices, Themed lessons for engagement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


### Hangman ! !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman/id503948138)

Test your vocabulary and word-guessing skills with this classic game. Choose from a wide variety of categories to challenge yourself. Get hints when you're stuck to help you guess the word.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary testing, Multiple word categories, Hint button, Classic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and challenging game
- 💡 Variety of categories
- 👍 Good for brain exercise
- 🤓 Helps with learning and vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Hint button makes it too easy
- 😒 Limited category options
- 🤯 Some words are too difficult
- 😩 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated words in the same session
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Incorrect word definitions in certain categories

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings
- More category options
- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to create custom word lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is READING MAGIC 2 free?

READING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hangman ! ! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, READING MAGIC 2 or Hangman ! !?

READING MAGIC 2 is rated higher. READING MAGIC 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Hangman ! ! averages 3.9 from 284 ratings.

### Do READING MAGIC 2 or Hangman ! ! have ads?

Hangman ! ! shows ads; READING MAGIC 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, READING MAGIC 2 or Hangman ! !?

READING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 19 months, and Hangman ! ! every 12 months. Most recently, READING MAGIC 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hangman ! ! on October 30, 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.*