# Hang'em vs Sugar Match PvP

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hang'em at none against Sugar Match PvP's 19. Hang'em also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sugar Match PvP's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sugar Match PvP sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per month. Hang'em asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hang'em against 5.0 for Sugar Match PvP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Hang'em ships an update every 2 months, Sugar Match PvP weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hang'em | Sugar Match PvP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangem/id871204033/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugar-match-pvp/id6749144749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 857 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [William Guthrie](https://appshunter.io/developer/871204036) | [Sugar Gaming AD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828899340) |

## 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


### Sugar Match PvP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugar-match-pvp/id6749144749)

Engage in real-time, three-player match-3 battles where the goal is to sabotage opponents and claim victory. Utilize explosive boosters, customize your character, and compete in various events and arenas to climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Live 3-Player PvP, Weaponized Boosters, Customizable Gummy Warrior, Gemstone Collection, Events and Arenas, Leaderboard Competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $44.99 | per month |
| Nefertiti Blue skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pharaoh Blue Bear skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Captain Strawberry skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Plague Doctor Bear skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Bear skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wizard Apple Bear skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Witch Cherry Bear skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zombear skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 gCNDY | $4.99 | one-time |
| GingerBear skin | $6.99 | one-time |
| GiftBear skin | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mrs Claus Bear skin | $6.99 | one-time |
| Nutcracker1 Bear skin | $6.99 | one-time |
| PeppermintBear skin | $6.99 | one-time |
| Nutcracker2 Bear skin | $6.99 | one-time |
| SantaClaus Bear skin | $6.99 | one-time |
| RudolphBear skin | $6.99 | one-time |
| 24h Unlimited energy | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hang'em free?

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

### Is Sugar Match PvP free?

Sugar Match PvP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hang'em or Sugar Match PvP?

Hang'em and Sugar Match PvP are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Hang'em or Sugar Match PvP have ads?

Sugar Match PvP shows ads; Hang'em does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hang'em or Sugar Match PvP?

Hang'em ships an update every 2 months, and Sugar Match PvP weekly. Most recently, Hang'em was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sugar Match PvP on October 24, 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.*