# Hangman∙ vs Hang_Man

The clearest difference is ads: Hangman∙ at none against Hang_Man's shown. Hangman∙ also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hang_Man's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hangman∙ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Hang_Man sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hangman∙ against 4.5 for Hang_Man. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hang_Man has 12K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Hangman∙'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Hang_Man's.

Hangman∙ ships an update every 5 months, Hang_Man weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hangman∙ | Hang_Man |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman/id635094822/reviews)** | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hang-man/id1440680091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#159** |
| Size | 11 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Funnerware](https://appshunter.io/developer/674121296) | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) |

## What reviewers say

### Hangman∙

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman/id635094822)

This word guessing game offers hours of fun with thousands of words across 40 categories. Play against your device or a friend, earn points to unlock costumes, and enjoy minigames with ragdoll physics. All content is free, with optional in-app purchases for faster costume unlocks.

**Highlights:** Thousands of words in 40 categories, Play against device or friend, Earn points for costumes, Six minigames with ragdoll physics, No ads, maximum privacy, Free hints

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Points for Costumes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hangman Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Words | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Costumes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle of Words | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Hints | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🚀 No ads
- 🚀 Lots of categories to choose from
- 👍 Entertaining mini-games after losing
- 👍 Helps improve vocabulary and knowledge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some words don't fit the category
- 🐛 Hints don't always work properly
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🤔 Could use more difficulty levels or options

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more categories and word options
- Allow users to create their own categories
- Implement a scoring/progress system
- Add multiplayer or competitive modes


### Hang_Man

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

**Currently charting:** #159 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 in-app purchases available.

### 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 1.5K 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 5 months, and Hang_Man weekly. Most recently, Hangman∙ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Hang_Man on September 27, 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.*