Comparison

Hang'em vs Pulse Blocks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hang'em

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
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Hang'em is a word game based on the classic paper and pencil Hangman game. We've added points for every letter to make things more interesting. We have also added another game option called "Stump a Friend". Choose this option to enter your own phrase and have you friend try and guess it. Single Game: * Categories are selected randomly (Animals, Countries, Food, Geography, Movies, Music, Random, Science, Sports). * Each letter is worth 10 points. * Each missed letter adds a body part. * Each phrase you clear, you get a body part back. * Six missed letters and the game is over! Stump a Friend: * Enter a phrase or phrases * Give the phone to a friend. Give the friend a hint if you like. Good luck!

About

Pulse Blocks

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TWO PUZZLE MODES. ONE SATISFYING EXPERIENCE. Pulse Blocks brings two colorful puzzle styles together in one game. CLASSIC Place blocks, complete rows and columns, build combos, and keep the board alive for as long as you can. Plan every move, create space, trigger powerful clears, and push your score higher with every run. MATCH-3 Match colorful tiles, complete level goals, break obstacles, unleash special pieces, and create spectacular cascades. As you progress, new challenges, blockers, objectives, and powerful combinations keep every level fresh. POWERFUL COMBOS Create rockets, bombs, color-clearing specials, chain reactions, and massive cascades. The better your setup, the more satisfying the payoff. DAILY GOALS & REWARDS Complete daily goals, make progress toward the Reactor Chest, earn rewards, and keep building your mastery. CHASE YOUR BEST Improve your score, complete increasingly challenging levels, build longer combo chains, and climb the leaderboards. FEATURES • Classic block puzzle gameplay • Match-3 level mode • Special pieces and chain reactions • Obstacles and varied objectives • Combos, cascades, and powerful effects • Daily Goals • Reactor Chest rewards • Progression and mastery • Leaderboards • Colorful effects and polished animations • Relaxing gameplay with strategic depth Whether you want a quick puzzle break or a longer high-score session, Pulse Blocks gives you something new to chase every time you play. Place. Match. Combo. Clear. How far can you go?

Screenshots

Hang'em4 screens
Pulse Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hang'em at none against Pulse Blocks's shown. Pulse Blocks's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hang'em ships an update every 2 months, Pulse Blocks every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hang'em versus Pulse Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHang'emPulse Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB264 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWilliam GuthrieMucahit Aytekin

In-app purchases

None

Hang'em

No in-app purchases

None

Pulse Blocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hang'em free?
Hang'em is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse Blocks free?
Pulse Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hang'em or Pulse Blocks have ads?
Pulse Blocks shows ads; Hang'em does not.
Which is updated more often, Hang'em or Pulse Blocks?
Hang'em ships an update every 2 months, and Pulse Blocks every 9 days. Most recently, Hang'em was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pulse Blocks on October 24, 2026.

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