# Hang'em vs Bubble Shooter

The clearest difference is ads: Hang'em at none against Bubble Shooter's shown. Hang'em also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Bubble Shooter's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hang'em against 4.9 for Bubble Shooter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 2.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Hang'em's written reviews are positive against 82% of Bubble Shooter's.

Hang'em ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Shooter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hang'em | Bubble Shooter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangem/id871204033/reviews)** | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-2026/id6745936561/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 31 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [William Guthrie](https://appshunter.io/developer/871204036) | [Standard Game Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695906432) |

## 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 Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-2026/id6745936561)

Engage in a classic bubble-popping puzzle adventure with over 2,000 levels. Utilize laser-guided aim assist and powerful boosters to clear clusters and earn rewards. Perfect for a relaxing yet challenging gaming experience.

**Highlights:** 2,000+ levels, Laser-guided aim assist, Epic power-ups, Unlock special rewards, Aim and shoot matching clusters, Pop 3+ same-color bubbles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hang'em free?

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

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

Bubble Shooter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Hang'em is rated higher. Hang'em averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bubble Shooter averages 4.9 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Hang'em or Bubble Shooter have ads?

Bubble Shooter shows ads; Hang'em does not.

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

Hang'em ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Shooter fortnightly. Most recently, Hang'em was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bubble Shooter on October 28, 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.*