# Hangman - Guess the word!

> Guess the word before the end!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id286911400](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id286911400)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id286911400`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** JamSoft
- **Category:** Word
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (475 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-05
- **First published:** 2019-02-05
- **Size:** 7.71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hangman-guess-the-word/id286911400)
- **Website:** [http://jamesaddyman.com/hangman](http://jamesaddyman.com/hangman)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://jamesaddyman.com/hangman-privacy.html](https://jamesaddyman.com/hangman-privacy.html)

## Description

Hangman is a modern take on the classic word guessing game. Guess letters to reveal the hidden word before you run out of attempts. The app includes a fun two-player mode for passing the device to a friend, where one person enters a word and the other tries to guess it. You can also purchase additional wordlists directly from within the app to expand the challenge.

Educational features include the ability to define unfamiliar words to help you or your kids learn vocabulary. You can track wins, losses, and total games to measure your progress. The app shows small ads to stay free, with a one-time option to remove ads; purchases are restorable if you reinstall.

## Rankings

- #82,520 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, Hangman is fun and great for solo play and sharing with others. Players enjoy the word-list variety and social vibe, but stability issues (crashes, resets), confusing two-player flow, and inconsistent word difficulty are common complaints. Users also note occasional UI/score glitches and a desire for updates. Addressing stability, clearer multiplayer flow, and more predictable word difficulty would improve the experience.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging gameplay that works well for solo play and with family/friends
- Strong social/party aspect with pass-and-play style (sharing the device)
- Word lists/variety offering different word sets and topics
- Positive progress cues or rewards (streaks and encouraging messages)

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and mid-game resets; progress loss
- Two-player mode issues: difficulty inviting others, unclear flow, and cross-device play problems
- Word difficulty can be inconsistent; easy mode can still present hard words
- Scorekeeping or UI glitches (e.g., score tracking stops working)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id286911400)