Comparison

Hangman Now vs Shadow Match Go

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hangman Now

Features
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The game you know and love has moved to the living room! Hangman Now by Now Studio LLC takes the classic word-guessing challenge and transforms it into a spectator-friendly social event using AirPlay. Bring the Drama to the TV Why crowd around a small screen? With Hangman Now, your iPhone or iPad becomes the secret controller while your TV displays the gallows and the mystery word for everyone to see. It’s the perfect way to engage the whole room in a battle of vocabulary and luck. Key Features: Seamless AirPlay Integration: Instantly cast your game to any AirPlay-compatible TV or Mac. Massive Word Library: Thousands of words across multiple categories—from "Movies" to "Science"—to keep every round fresh. Custom Difficulty: Choose your word length and category to match the skill level of your players. Privacy First: No ads, no accounts, and no data tracking. Your game night stays private. No Subscriptions: Enjoy professional social gaming with zero recurring fees. How to Play: Connect your device to an AirPlay-compatible TV. Select your category and difficulty. The group shouts out letters while the "Host" enters them on the device. Guess the word before the hangman is complete!

About

Shadow Match Go

Features
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Shadow Match delivers a structured drag-and-drop puzzle experience across 6 curated thematic sets with 18 total levels. GAME MECHANICS: - Display: 4 shadow silhouettes shown as darkened targets at the top - Input: Drag colorful SF Symbol icons from the bottom panel to matching targets - Feedback: Matched targets illuminate with a neon lime glow; unmatched targets remain dim - Completion: All 4 shapes matched triggers the win screen CONTENT BREAKDOWN: | Theme | Levels | Sample Items | |-----------|--------|----------------------------------| | Animals | 3 | Rabbit, Turtle, Bird, Fish, Cat | | Fruits | 3 | Carrot, Cake, Basket, Cup | | Vehicles | 3 | Car, Bus, Plane, Scooter | | Nature | 3 | Sun, Moon, Cloud, Lightning | | Tools | 3 | Hammer, Wrench, Scissors, Key | | Food | 3 | Tea, Coffee, Popcorn, Cake | TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: - Platform: iOS 15.0 and later (iPhone only) - Persistence: Progress stored via local ProgressStore (no server) - Offline: Zero network requests - No analytics, no ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases - Visual: Cyberpunk dark theme with neon cyan, lime, and pink accent glows COGNITIVE BENEFITS: - Spatial reasoning: Matching silhouette shapes develops visual-spatial skills - Attention to detail: Subtle shape differences require focused observation - Category knowledge: 6 real-world themes reinforce object recognition ACCESSIBILITY: - Large touch targets (70x70 pt per shape) - High-contrast neon-on-dark color scheme - Portrait orientation only for focused one-handed play

Screenshots

Hangman Now4 screens
Shadow Match Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hangman Now and Shadow Match Go are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Hangman Now versus Shadow Match Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangman NowShadow Match Go
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmol Srivastava晓 郭

In-app purchases

None

Hangman Now

No in-app purchases

None

Shadow Match Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hangman Now free?
Hangman Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Match Go free?
Shadow Match Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hangman Now or Shadow Match Go have ads?
Neither Hangman Now nor Shadow Match Go shows ads.

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