Item: Hangman Pro
Rating: 80
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

80/100

Hangman Pro is the definitive digital version of the schoolyard classic. What makes this 'Pro' version worth the entry fee is the sheer depth of the word libraries. You aren't just guessing generic words; the themed categories—from '80s Music' to 'Scientific Terms'—add a layer of trivia that keeps the game from getting stale.

The multiplayer mode is where the game truly shines. Playing against a friend, where you set the word for them to guess, turns it into a psychological battle of wits. The chalkboard aesthetic is nostalgic and easy on the eyes, and the lack of intrusive ads makes the flow of the game much more enjoyable than the free clones found elsewhere. It's simple, effective, and endlessly replayable.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPod

327456838

$1.99 4+★4.4 77 reviews

Author : Optime Software LLC

Pubish Date : Mon Oct 19 2009

Last Update Date : Sun Mar 12 2017

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.45Sun Mar 12 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
• New More Games screen
• Updated for iOS 11
• Minor bug fixes
Think you have a good vocabulary? Take on your iPhone or a friend in this chalkboard classic and find out how good your vocabulary really is.
Hangman Pro is the best Hangman game available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The game faithfully captures every detail of the classic Hangman experience, right down to the chalk dust.
Hangman Pro supports one player and two player gameplay, so you can let a friend choose a word or have your phone select a word from a broad range of categories.
Word list categories include:
-Easy
-Standard
-Hard
-Animals
-Food
-Geography
-Holidays
-SAT
-TOEFL
Build your vocabulary and have a blast at the same time. Download Hangman Pro today and let the fun begin!
Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Think you have a good vocabulary? Take on your iPhone or a friend in this chalkboard classic and find out how good your vocabulary really is.
Hangman Pro is the best Hangman game available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The game faithfully captures every detail of the classic Hangman experience, right down to the chalk dust.
Hangman Pro supports one player and two player gameplay, so you can let a friend choose a word or have your phone select a word from a broad range of categories.
Word list categories include:
-Easy
-Standard
-Hard
-Animals
-Food
-Geography
-Holidays
-SAT
-TOEFL
Build your vocabulary and have a blast at the same time. Download Hangman Pro today and let the fun begin!

Ratings & Reviews

4.4 out of 5 with 77 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Hangman Pro offers a polished and feature-rich take on the classic word-guessing game. With thousands of words across categories like movies, geography, and pop culture, you'll never run out of challenges. Play solo to beat your high score or engage in a 2-player mode where you create the puzzles for each other.

Features

No advertisements

Over 50 word categories

Head-to-head 2-player mode

Nostalgic chalkboard visual style

Tips

Vowel Strategy

Always start by guessing vowels (A, E, I, O, U). They appear in almost every word and will give you the skeleton of the phrase you're trying to solve.

Gameplays

Choosing Categories

Select a category from the main menu to narrow down the word pool. Use the on-screen keyboard to pick letters; each wrong guess adds a part to the hangman!