# Fruit Ninja® — Cut a watermelon in one slice!

> Arcade game where players slice fruit and avoid bombs. (iPhone/iPad app by Halfbrick Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja/id403858572 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 371,174 App Store ratings · 1,697 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 412 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 3 more
- Released: 2010-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja/id403858572/reviews.md

## What is Fruit Ninja®?

Slice fruit, don’t slice bombs – that’s all you need to know to get started with addictive Fruit Ninja action! 

No matter how you like to play, the free version of the game is packed with features to satisfy your fruit-destroying appetite.

Challenge yourself and see how long you can last in Classic mode, set a high score in Arcade mode or simply practise your fruit-slicing skills in Zen mode. A wide range of blades and dojos are at your disposal to help you cut your way to the top. Want more fun? Take a break and experience a new way to slice your favourite fruit with minigames, or test your mastery of the game and win prizes in the daily Challenge event. Go head-to-head and show off your skills as the ultimate ninja against your friends with leaderboards and local multiplayer.

Up for a real challenge? Play Event mode and do battle against other ninjas for the chance to win unique blades and dojos. 

That’s not all though - give yourself the edge by logging in every day and be rewarded with daily prizes, including rare blades and dojos that you can use in other game modes!

There has never been a better time to play Fruit Ninja, so unsheathe your sword and get ready for an addictive, action-packed gaming experience!

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This game contains optional in-app purchases. You can disable this feature in the settings menu of your device.

View our privacy policy at http://halfbrick.com/pp
View our terms of service at http://halfbrick.com/tos
Need help with the game? Email us at fruitninja@halfbrick.com

## Key features

- Slice fruit, avoid bombs
- Classic, Arcade, and Zen modes
- Unlockable blades and dojos
- Daily challenges and events
- Local multiplayer
- Leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starfruit Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Starfruit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Starfruit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chainsaw Blade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gold Apples | $3.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ember Blade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Popup Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Game Theme - Bluey | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Gingerbread Man | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gingerbread Truffles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gingerbread Maker Dojo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Courageous Horse Blade | $6.99 | one-time |
| Horse Avatar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Leprechaun's Hat Blade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Tavern Dojo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunny Egg Blade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunny Brook Dojo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Game Theme - PAC-MAN | $9.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #61 in Top Free · Action (US App Store)
- #183 in Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

## What do users think of Fruit Ninja®?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and brings back memories
- 🎨 Colorful graphics and satisfying sound effects
- 🕹️ Variety of game modes (Classic, Arcade, Zen)

**Cons**

- 🔍 Progression system is now locked behind loot boxes/paywalls
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs, glitches, and crashes
- 🔄 Progression reset issues
- 🤔 Unnecessary changes to core gameplay mechanics

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Progression/profile being reset
- Blade/dojo powers not working as expected
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues (requiring constant internet access)

**Most requested features**

- Bring back the original progression system and unlock blades/dojos through gameplay
- Reduce the frequency and intrusiveness of ads
- Add a paid, ad-free version of the game
- Improve stability and fix bugs/glitches
- Restore classic game modes and features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,697)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja/id403858572/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Slice

*2026-08-23, version 3.97.1*

Super Slicey perchance

### 4/5 — Amazing Game! BUT TOO LAGGY

*2026-08-23, version 3.97.1*

I just downloaded this, why do I have to click the fruits twice to break it. Upgrade the quality of this game.
Joshuahostgorrila2026

### 5/5 — Alz

*2026-08-22, version 3.97.1*

I logeeeee this game! Thank you for creating such a perfect game

### 5/5 — Certified classic

*2026-08-22, version 3.97.1*

I love it!!! It’s very satisfying and fun! 🤩🥳🥹🫠🫶👍🍓🍊🍏🍎🍐🍋‍🟩🍉🍑🍍

### 5/5 — Yes

*2026-08-22, version 3.97.1*

Good game!

### 3/5 — one tiny issue

*2026-08-21, version 3.97.1*

randomly the game just stopped working completely and crashes whenever i opened it

### 1/5 — 全是广告

*2026-08-20, version 3.97.1*

不看广告不给玩

### 5/5 — Cool

*2026-08-20, version 3.97.1*

It is really good for car trips

### 3/5 — Dojo uses/leadership board

*2026-08-19, version 3.97.1*

Love the game but confused what dojos upgrades are for. It says coming soon but with each upgrade everything stays the same. Love how the blades upgrade carries diff powers making them more fun. 

Also can we get the leadership board by game going?

### 1/5 — Oops

*2026-08-19, version 3.97.1*

I meant a 5 star

## Frequently asked questions about Fruit Ninja®

### What is Fruit Ninja®?

Fruit Ninja® is an arcade game where players use their finger to slice fruit that is thrown onto the screen. The objective is to slice as much fruit as possible while avoiding bombs, which will end the game if hit. It offers various modes and challenges for endless fun.

### What are the main game modes?

The game features three primary modes: Classic mode, where the goal is to achieve the highest score without hitting bombs; Arcade mode, which offers a timed challenge with power-ups; and Zen mode, a relaxed mode for practicing slicing skills without bombs.

### Does Fruit Ninja® cost money to play?

The game is free to download and play, offering a packed free version. However, it does contain optional in-app purchases for items like new blades and dojos, which can be disabled in your device's settings.

### Can I play with friends?

Yes, you can compete against your friends by showing off your skills in local multiplayer mode. Leaderboards are also available to see how you stack up against other players worldwide.

### What kind of rewards can I get?

Players can earn daily prizes by logging in, including rare blades and dojos. Participating in the daily Challenge event and Event mode can also yield unique rewards and prizes for mastering the game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.97.1 — 2026-08-07

New PAC-MAN Game Theme has arrived!

He's back and chomping more fruit than ever before!

This new Game Theme comes with four new PAC-MAN Blades with unique powers, including four new Dojos and a new collection system. Complete challenges and unlock unique PAC-MAN Avatars!

Four new events are waiting, play through them to earn duplicates to level up your blades and unlock and increase these new powers!

Find the new Game Theme in the Shop or Game Theme menu.

### 3.97.0 — 2026-07-10

New PAC-MAN Game Theme has arrived!

He's back and chomping more fruit than ever before!

This new Game Theme comes with four new PAC-MAN Blades with unique powers, including four new Dojos and a new collection system. Complete challenges and unlock unique PAC-MAN Avatars!

Four new events are waiting, play through them to earn duplicates to level up your blades and unlock and increase these new powers!

Find the new Game Theme in the Shop or Game Theme menu.

### 3.95.7 — 2026-07-02

New PAC-MAN Game Theme has arrived!

He's back and chomping more fruit than ever before!

This new Game Theme comes with four new PAC-MAN Blades with unique powers, including four new Dojos and a new collection system. Complete challenges and unlock unique PAC-MAN Avatars!

Four new events are waiting, play through them to earn duplicates to level up your blades and unlock and increase these new powers!

Find the new Game Theme in the Shop or Game Theme menu.

### 3.95.5 — 2026-05-21

New PAC-MAN Game Theme has arrived!

He's back and chomping more fruit than ever before!

This new Game Theme comes with four new PAC-MAN Blades with unique powers, including four new Dojos and a new collection system. Complete challenges and unlock unique PAC-MAN Avatars!

Four new events are waiting, play through them to earn duplicates to level up your blades and unlock and increase these new powers!

Find the new Game Theme in the Shop or Game Theme menu.

### 3.95.4 — 2026-05-14

New PAC-MAN Game Theme has arrived!

He's back and chomping more fruit than ever before!

This new Game Theme comes with four new PAC-MAN Blades with unique powers, including four new Dojos and a new collection system. Complete challenges and unlock unique PAC-MAN Avatars!

Four new events are waiting, play through them to earn duplicates to level up your blades and unlock and increase these new powers!

Find the new Game Theme in the Shop or Game Theme menu.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*
