# Hang'em vs Bubble Pop Star

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hang'em at none against Bubble Pop Star's 17. Hang'em also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Bubble Pop Star's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Pop Star sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Hang'em asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hang'em holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Pop Star has 16K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Hang'em's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bubble Pop Star's.

Hang'em ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Pop Star every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hang'em | Bubble Pop Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangem/id871204033/reviews)** | [4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-star-shoot-bubbles/id6479279339/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 415 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [William Guthrie](https://appshunter.io/developer/871204036) | [FLYYES TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564616638) |

## What reviewers say

### Hang'em

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangem/id871204033)

This word game brings the classic Hangman experience to your device with added scoring for each letter. Challenge friends by creating your own phrases or play solo with randomly selected categories and a point system for correct guesses.

**Highlights:** Classic Hangman gameplay, Points for each letter, Stump a Friend mode, Custom phrase creation, Randomly selected categories, Body part scoring system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bubble Pop Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-star-shoot-bubbles/id6479279339)

Engage in a relaxing yet challenging bubble shooter puzzle game. Aim, shoot, and match colorful bubbles to clear levels, earn rewards, and train your brain. Enjoy thousands of unique levels with delightful visuals and soothing sounds, enhanced by powerful boosters.

**Highlights:** Aim and shoot to pop 3+ same-colored bubbles, Clear the board strategically, Thousands of unique levels, Delightful visuals and soothing sounds, Powerful power-ups and creative elements, Brain-training puzzle gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Endless Offer1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Sale1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Event Sale2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5000coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12000coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 25000coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 55000coins | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🕹️ Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of challenging features or progression
- 🔍 Misleading advertising compared to actual game

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent bubble popping mechanics
- Rewards and progress not properly tracked

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and game modes
- Ability to earn rewards and progress faster
- Customization options for the gameplay experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hang'em free?

Hang'em is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bubble Pop Star free?

Bubble Pop Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hang'em or Bubble Pop Star?

Hang'em is rated higher. Hang'em averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bubble Pop Star averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do Hang'em or Bubble Pop Star have ads?

Bubble Pop Star shows ads; Hang'em does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hang'em or Bubble Pop Star?

Hang'em ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Pop Star every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hang'em was updated on October 9, 2026 and Bubble Pop Star on October 22, 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.*