# Fruit Ninja 2 vs Talking Tom Hero Dash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Talking Tom Hero Dash at 79% against Fruit Ninja 2's 52%. Fruit Ninja 2's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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 Talking Tom Hero Dash sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fruit Ninja 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117K and 240K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Fruit Ninja 2's written reviews are positive against 79% of Talking Tom Hero Dash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fruit Ninja 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Talking Tom Hero Dash every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja 2 | Talking Tom Hero Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja-2/id1330898775/reviews)** | [4.4 (240K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-hero-dash/id1434807653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 117K | **240K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 410 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) |

## 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


### Talking Tom Hero Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-hero-dash/id1434807653)

Embark on an endless running adventure to rescue captured friends from mischievous villains. Dash, jump, and battle through vibrant environments, collecting rewards and upgrading heroes to restore the city.

**Highlights:** Endless running and jumping, Battle villains, Collect rewards and power-ups, Unlock and upgrade heroes, Restore the city, Superhero outfits

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Credit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Credit Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Credit Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Tom (-80%) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mega Sale | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Credit Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Credit Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Tom | $99.99 | one-time |
| The Ultimate Credit Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🤩 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Cute characters and animations
- 💯 Excellent for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🙄 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 😒 Difficulty progressing without in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Chest rewards not registering correctly
- Endless run mode freezing or crashing
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Glitches with character switching

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to save progress and restore on reinstall
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Add more characters and costumes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja 2 free?

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

### Is Talking Tom Hero Dash free?

Talking Tom Hero Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja 2 or Talking Tom Hero Dash?

Fruit Ninja 2 is rated higher. Fruit Ninja 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while Talking Tom Hero Dash averages 4.4 from 240K ratings.

### Do Fruit Ninja 2 or Talking Tom Hero Dash have ads?

Both Fruit Ninja 2 and Talking Tom Hero Dash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja 2 or Talking Tom Hero Dash?

Fruit Ninja 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Talking Tom Hero Dash every 4 weeks. Most recently, Fruit Ninja 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Talking Tom Hero Dash on October 24, 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.*