Hangman Blitz vs GridSpace Crosswords
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hangman Blitz
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What happens when you take classic Hangman and turn up the pressure? You get Hangman Blitz, the classic word-guessing game, reimagined. Classic Hangman The game you know and love. Guess the hidden word one letter at a time, but choose carefully, you don't want to complete the figure. Timed Hangman Think you've mastered Classic? Unlock Timed Hangman and try it with a two-minute clock counting down. Guess the word before the figure is completed, or before the clock hits zero. Blitz Mode Now go all-out. The hangman figure is gone, the clock is ticking, and your goal is simple: guess as many words as you can before time runs out. Correct letters add precious seconds; mistakes take them away. Work your way through Starter, Rapid, and Extreme Blitz, where the clock gets shorter and the penalties get tougher. Make It Yours Create a custom word list and use it across Classic, Timed, and Blitz modes. Practice spelling, build a list around your favorite topic, or invent your own challenge. Two Player Mode Grab a friend or family member. One player secretly enters a word, the other tries to guess it, then switch. Features Classic, Timed & Blitz modes Custom word lists Two Player mode Unlockable game modes, 15 achievements & high score chasing Haptic feedback & sound effects Whether you're after a relaxing puzzle game or a frantic race against the clock, there's always another word waiting. How many can you guess before time runs out?
GridSpace Crosswords
Engage your vocabulary and deductive reasoning with unique diagramless crosswords. Solve puzzles on a blank grid, deducing black square placement and word positions. Offers multiple difficulty levels and game modes for a challenging yet relaxing experience.
- Diagramless crossword puzzles
- 15 free puzzles across 3 difficulty levels
- Weekly Spotlight puzzles with themes
- Relaxed and Timed game modes
- Offline play
- Two visual themes
- Accessibility features
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In a regular crossword, the grid tells you where every answer goes. In a diagramless crossword, it doesn't. The black squares are hidden, and working out the grid layout is half the challenge. GridSpace is dedicated to diagramless crosswords - a rare puzzle format that tests both your vocabulary and your deductive reasoning. You'll use the clues, the starting position, and crossword rules to work through each puzzle from a blank grid. HOW IT WORKS - You start with an empty grid and the position of the first clue - Solve clues and figure out where each answer belongs - Deduce where black squares go based on crossword rules like minimum word length and rotational symmetry - Every letter must belong to both an Across and a Down word FEATURES - 15 free puzzles across 3 difficulty levels (7x7, 9x9, and 11x11 grids) - Weekly Spotlight puzzles with unique themes - Relaxed and Timed game modes - Full undo/redo and autosave - 5 free hints to highlight any wrong letter; earn more by watching a short ad, or buy more in bulk - Two visual themes: Cosmic (dark with neon highlights) and Classic (light) - No login or sign-up required - Play offline, no internet needed to solve - Comprehensive accessibility: VoiceOver with custom navigation actions for grid, clues, and keyboard, plus Dynamic Type and Reduce Motion support MORE PUZZLES Want more? Additional puzzle packs are available for purchase. Never tried a diagramless crossword? The built-in "How to Play" guide and in-game tips cover everything you need to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GridSpace Crosswords at Free against Hangman Blitz's $2.99. Hangman Blitz's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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
GridSpace Crosswords is free to download; Hangman Blitz costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Hangman Blitz | GridSpace Crosswords |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cullen Gallagher | Skipstone Inc. |
In-app purchases
Hangman Blitz
No in-app purchases
GridSpace Crosswords
No in-app purchases
Questions
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