Comparison

Hangman Now vs AstroSpell

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

AstroSpell

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AstroSpell is a space-themed word mission game that turns spelling practice into a galaxy journey. Reveal astronomy words, manage oxygen, survive hazards, collect star coins, unlock achievements, and learn real space facts as you progress. The app includes campaign levels, a deterministic daily challenge, Spell-It recall mode, spoken word pronunciation, spaced-repetition review, accessibility-friendly typography, and a Mission Control learning hub. Version 1.3 adds Today's Flight Plan in Mission Control. The app reviews your local progress, missed words, review queue, and accuracy to recommend the best next session: Recovery Run, Spell-It, Campaign, or Daily Challenge. It also shows focus words, estimated practice time, and the category most worth reviewing. Core features include: - 200 astronomy word missions with original hints and facts. - Campaign, Daily Challenge, Spell-It, and Recovery Run modes. - Spoken pronunciation using on-device text-to-speech. - Spaced-repetition word review for missed words. - Mission Control learning hub with the new daily Flight Plan. - Difficulty profiles for different skill levels. - Achievements, star coins, upgrades, and galaxy map progression. - Safe offline play with local stats and progress. - Accessibility options including dyslexia-friendly typography. - Synthesized audio and haptics. AstroSpell does not require an account. Progress, settings, and word mastery stay on the device.

Screenshots

Hangman Now4 screens
AstroSpell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hangman Now at Free against AstroSpell's $0.99. AstroSpell's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 10 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Hangman Now is free to download; AstroSpell costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hangman Now ships an update every 10 months, AstroSpell every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Hangman Now versus AstroSpell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangman NowAstroSpell
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmol SrivastavaRobert Corbin

In-app purchases

None

Hangman Now

No in-app purchases

None

AstroSpell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hangman Now free?
Hangman Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AstroSpell free?
AstroSpell costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hangman Now or AstroSpell have ads?
Neither Hangman Now nor AstroSpell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hangman Now or AstroSpell?
Hangman Now ships an update every 10 months, and AstroSpell every 6 days. Most recently, Hangman Now was updated on October 31, 2026 and AstroSpell on October 31, 2026.

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