# Pocket Ninjas

> Swipe-based ninja action game with customization and leaderboards. (iPhone/iPad app by The Paper Robot LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-ninjas/id494871208 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Paper Robot LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/494871311)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.48/5 from 457 App Store ratings · 564 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 6.1 · 34 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-01-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-ninjas/id494871208/reviews.md

## What is Pocket Ninjas?

The most ninja action possible........without having to go to the trouble of actually being a ninja.

Swipe your finger across the screen to hack and slash your enemies while dodging shurikens, ditching Geisha, and ducking bad Sushi!

You can climb to the top of the leader board by slicing and dicing through waves and waves of intruders and collecting points with the tip of your sword!

Customize your Pocket Ninja with new looks, weapons, and abilities!

## Key features

- Swipe-to-attack combat
- Dodge projectiles
- Leaderboard climbing
- Ninja customization
- Unlockable weapons and abilities
- Waves of enemies

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Golden Idol | $0.99 | one-time |
| God Mode Idol | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertising | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pocket Ninjas?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Appealing graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Enjoyable background music
- 🔥 Satisfying blood and gore effects
- 🛠️ Variety of upgradable weapons and armor
- 🕹️ Responsive and precise controls

**Cons**

- 🔍 Difficulty earning in-game currency
- 🔧 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Frequent ads and in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Inconsistent hit detection and responsiveness
- 🧠 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Levels sometimes glitch out, causing enemies to disappear
- In-app purchases not always properly credited
- Game occasionally freezes or crashes during play
- Achievements and leaderboards not always syncing correctly

**Most requested features**

- Multiplayer mode to compete against other players
- More diverse enemy types and gameplay modes
- Ability to customize ninja appearance and abilities
- Option to disable ads or purchase ad-free version
- Improved performance and stability on older devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 564)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-ninjas/id494871208/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Funnest Ninja iOS game ever!

*2026-03-17, version 1.7*

Too fun and worth the money spent on it thank God I did its load of fun now!

### 5/5 — So fun!!!

*2024-12-20, version 1.7*

Had this game for years and still so fun! Great dynamics!

### 5/5 — miss playing this game

*2024-07-30, version 1.7*

took me a while through internet research to find a game ive always played on my old ipad almost 10 years ago😭 but this game is really awesome and i enjoy it a lil more than fruit ninja

### 4/5 — Dismemberment

*2023-02-11, version 1.7*

Fun game but game is gory decapitating heads, leg chopping and slicing arms off just like that fruit slice game the game is addicting gore and blood is not realistic so I would rate this a 13+

### 3/5 — Coins

*2020-08-30, version 1.7*

I bought coins but I didn’t even go onto the game so we’ll see if the money goes back into my account or the coins come into the game ://

### 5/5 — Great

*2020-08-01, version 1.7*

I love this game because it is so gory and fun just to kill the ninjas

### 5/5 — P

*2020-04-05, version 1.7*

A lot of edgy 10 year olds play this huh.😂

### 5/5 — Bloodlust

*2020-01-17, version 1.7*

I want the game to be more violent. Otherwise, it’s a great game to play and I enjoy it a lot.

### 4/5 — Love it but.....

*2020-01-06, version 1.7*

I really love pocket ninjas had it for about almost two days and I’m already addicted the game is great to play would of given it five stars if we didn’t have to watch a add that’s not skip able after every game it gets quit annoying maybe tone the adds down.

### 3/5 — Troppe pubblicità

*2018-07-11, version 1.7*

Bellissimo gioco niente da dire, ma una pubblicità ogni volta che fai una partita non si può sopportare

## Frequently asked questions about Pocket Ninjas

### What is the gameplay like in Pocket Ninjas?

Pocket Ninjas features fast-paced swipe-based combat where you hack and slash enemies while dodging projectiles. The goal is to defeat waves of intruders to climb the leaderboards.

### Can I customize my ninja in Pocket Ninjas?

Yes, you can customize your Pocket Ninja with new looks, weapons, and abilities. This allows for a personalized gameplay experience and strategic advantages.

### Is Pocket Ninjas free to play?

Pocket Ninjas is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which can sometimes be frequent according to user reviews.

### What devices does Pocket Ninjas support?

Pocket Ninjas is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Pocket Ninjas updated?

The latest version, 1.7, was released on September 26, 2017. While the game has received updates, the last one was several years ago.

### What do users like most about Pocket Ninjas?

User reviews highlight the fun and addictive gameplay, appealing graphics, enjoyable music, satisfying gore effects, and a variety of upgradable weapons and armor. Responsive controls are also a strong positive.

### What are some common complaints about Pocket Ninjas?

Some users find it difficult to earn in-game currency, and there are occasional bugs and glitches. Inconsistent hit detection and repetitive gameplay have also been noted as cons.

### What is the age rating for Pocket Ninjas?

Pocket Ninjas has an age rating of 17+, likely due to its 'satisfying blood and gore effects' mentioned in user reviews.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2017-09-26

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated for iOS 11

### 1.5.2 — 2013-05-01

*Earn coins faster!  
Now you earn coins for every 500lbs of limbs (was 1000lbs) and you earn coins for every mutilation!

*Additional Bug Fixes

### 1.5.1 — 2013-04-13

- Game play Bug Fixes
- Menu Bug Fixes
- Optimized The Hibachi Ninja Mode

### 1.5 — 2013-04-01

- NEW Kabuki Theater Scene with special Hibachi Ninja mode!
- Added 5 new Masks, costumes, and weapons!
- 1000 free coins in the Armory just for updating!
- P4RC integration (Window pops up only the first time you run the game)
- minor bug fixes including

### 1.4.4 — 2012-12-13

*Game pauses automatically when exited
*Panda costume Special Ability works correctly
*Red Mask and costume Special Abilities no longer freeze the game
*Overall performance boost
*Minor graphics glitches corrected

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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 2026-08-25.*