# Fruit Ninja 2 vs Fruit Master

The clearest difference is rating: Fruit Ninja 2 at 4.7 against Fruit Master's 3.8. Fruit Ninja 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (117K vs 254). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fruit Ninja 2 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Fruit Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fruit Ninja 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja 2 has 117K ratings behind it against 254, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 52% and 52% positive.

Fruit Ninja 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Fruit Master every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja 2 | Fruit Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja-2/id1330898775/reviews)** | [3.8 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-master/id1404967851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | 254 |
| Positive reviews | **52.1% of reviews** | 51.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Fruit Ninja 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja-2/id1330898775)

Engage in fast-paced fruit-slicing battles against players worldwide. Collect and upgrade powerful blades and unlock unique power-ups to dominate the competition and climb the ranks to become the ultimate ninja champion. Enjoy classic arcade action with a competitive twist.

**Highlights:** Player-versus-player gameplay, Unlock and upgrade blades, Collect and use power-ups, Compete in leagues, VS Friend mode, Unlock avatars and taunts

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Second Garden Row | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stockpile of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Variety of game modes
- 🚀 Smooth multiplayer experience
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 🚀 Improved from original Fruit Ninja

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Predatory in-app purchases and monetization
- 🔒 Requires constant online connection
- 🐛 Progression and rewards system issues
- 🤖 Suspected use of bots in leaderboards

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Rewards and progress not saving properly
- Multiplayer matches freezing or disconnecting
- Glitches in mini-game modes
- Leaderboard and event issues

**Requested features**

- Offline gameplay mode
- Ability to play classic/arcade modes without restrictions
- Fairer and more balanced multiplayer matchmaking
- Reduced grind for progression and rewards
- Removal of pay-to-win elements


### Fruit Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-master/id1404967851)

Engage in a fun fruit-slashing game where precise timing and accuracy are key to achieving high scores. Earn cocktails by completing levels to unlock bonus rewards and a fortune wheel spin. Challenge yourself to reach higher levels in this exciting arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Precise fruit slashing gameplay, Bonus score for multiple fruit hits, Earn cocktails by completing levels, Unlock fortune wheel spins, Progress through levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- ✨ Interesting and engaging game
- 🎮 Smooth performance
- 🚀 Good game for passing time
- 💡 Can be stress-relieving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay
- ⚠️ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🔄 Ads don't work for continue
- 📉 Difficulty doesn't increase

**Reported bugs**

- Shots go through fruits
- Game freezes during ads
- Game crashes
- Progress deleted after crash
- Ads don't work for continue option

**Requested features**

- Fix ads not working for continue
- Add more variety in fruits
- Add special effects for knives/shurikens
- Add levels with bosses
- Add more missions or objectives


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja 2 free?

Fruit Ninja 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fruit Master free?

Fruit Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja 2 or Fruit Master?

Fruit Ninja 2 is rated higher. Fruit Ninja 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while Fruit Master averages 3.8 from 254 ratings.

### Do Fruit Ninja 2 or Fruit Master have ads?

Both Fruit Ninja 2 and Fruit Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja 2 or Fruit Master?

Fruit Ninja 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fruit Master every 23 months. Most recently, Fruit Ninja 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Fruit Master on September 21, 2026.

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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.*