# Backhoe! vs Fruit Slashing Warrior

The clearest difference is rating: Fruit Slashing Warrior at 5.0 against Backhoe!'s 4.5. Fruit Slashing Warrior also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 53 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Backhoe! costs $1.99 and Fruit Slashing Warrior $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Fruit Slashing Warrior holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Backhoe! ships an update every 53 months, Fruit Slashing Warrior every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backhoe! | Fruit Slashing Warrior |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backhoe/id1087279396/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-slashing-warrior/id1509933360/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 53 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | #196 |
| Size | 64 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Austin Ivansmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714) | [BLUE CREAZIONE](https://appshunter.io/developer/822937241) |

## What reviewers say

### Backhoe!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backhoe/id1087279396)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

An interactive illustration game designed for young children, featuring a backhoe with simple touch controls. Kids can explore, dig, and drive without any pressure or complex mechanics.

**Highlights:** Interactive backhoe controls, Simple touch-to-play mechanics, Watercolor illustration style, No ads or in-app purchases, Score tracking, Kid-friendly design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fruit Slashing Warrior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-slashing-warrior/id1509933360)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Embark on a hyper-casual arcade adventure as a ninja battling a barrage of fruits. Master unique touch controls for jumping, rolling, and rapid slashing to achieve high scores and unlock new avatars. Survive an onslaught of traps and enemies in this thrilling fruit-slicing fantasy.

**Highlights:** Unique touch controls for rolling, tapping, and slashing, Arcade-style gameplay with high score challenges, Unlockable ninja avatars, Multiple game modes with increasing difficulty, Variety of traps and enemies to overcome, Planned updates with new fruits and vegetables

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backhoe! free?

Backhoe! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fruit Slashing Warrior free?

Fruit Slashing Warrior costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backhoe! or Fruit Slashing Warrior?

Fruit Slashing Warrior is rated higher. Backhoe! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Fruit Slashing Warrior averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Backhoe! or Fruit Slashing Warrior have ads?

Neither Backhoe! nor Fruit Slashing Warrior shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backhoe! or Fruit Slashing Warrior?

Backhoe! ships an update every 53 months, and Fruit Slashing Warrior every 3 weeks. Most recently, Backhoe! was updated on September 17, 2026 and Fruit Slashing Warrior on September 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Backhoe! or Fruit Slashing Warrior?

Backhoe! currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and Fruit Slashing Warrior at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*