Comparison

Fruit Ninja 2 vs Samurai Slash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fruit Ninja 2

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
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Collect and upgrade blades and powerups in action-packed fun! Ready your blade, ninja. Everyone's favourite fruit slicing action adventure is back with an exciting, real-time competitive edge! Challenge other ninjas from around the world as you work your way up the ranks to become the Fruit Ninja champion. Whether your reflexes are sharp, wisdom is deep, or you just really hate organic food, Fruit Ninja 2 promises to give you deep, engaging matches in bite-sized slices of time. So what are you waiting for? Draw your blade and prepare to fight! Hop into all your favorite memories from the golden days of mobile with this classic similar to games like Angry Birds, Subway Surfers, Temple Run, Cut The Rope, Jetpack Joyride, Plants vs Zombies, Clash of Clans, Candy Crush, Fun Run, Hill Climb Racing, Flappy Bird, and more! FEATURES: - Most addictive player-versus-player gameplay on mobile - Turn the tide of battle when you unleash an all new variety of powerups - Collect and hone powerful and legendary blades to get the edge over your opponents - Beautiful arenas set the stage for ultimate showdowns - Become a champion by slicing your way up through the leagues - Master combos, criticals, and blitzing to find your winning strategy - Invite others using the VS Friend mode to find out who the greatest ninja is among your friends and family - Show off your inner ninja as you unlock avatars and taunt packs Privacy policy: http://halfbrick.com/pp Terms of service: http://halfbrick.com/tos

About

Samurai Slash

Embark on an action-packed chase as the last samurai, dashing and slicing through enemies and bullets across diverse worlds. Upgrade your character, unlock legendary weapons, and conquer challenging bosses and levels to become the ultimate master.

Highlights
  • Dash and slice enemies
  • Cut off bullets
  • Explore 5+ worlds
  • Face fearsome bosses
  • Upgrade character
  • Unlock legendary weapons
Features
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You are the last samurai. Cut off the bullets and chop up the ennemies ! Dash & cut accross 5+ worlds Swipe and slash eveything. Face fearsome bosses & killer fruits Enjoy an Action packed chase through 40+ levels of crazy slashing action Uppgrade your character, fight your way to the top, unlock all legendary weapons, and become the Ultimate Samurai Master

Screenshots

Fruit Ninja 24 screens
Samurai Slash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Fruit Ninja 2 at 118K against Samurai Slash's 8.5K. Fruit Ninja 2 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Samurai Slash's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 52%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fruit Ninja 2 against 4.7 for Samurai Slash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja 2 has 118K ratings behind it against 8.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Fruit Ninja 2's written reviews are positive against 61% of Samurai Slash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fruit Ninja 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Samurai Slash every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fruit Ninja 2 versus Samurai Slash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFruit Ninja 2Samurai Slash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (118K ratings) — better4.7 (8.5K ratings)
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews60.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings118K — better8.5K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB355 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHalfbrickKetchapp

Customer experience

Fruit Ninja 2

All ratings116,987 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews1,546 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative38.1%

Samurai Slash

All ratings8,479 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative34.0%

User reviews

Fruit Ninja 2

From 118K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Samurai Slash

From 8.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Excellent gameplay
  • 👍 Satisfying slashing mechanics
  • 💯 Highly enjoyable experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔧 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
  • 🔍 Inconsistent performance

Bugs and requests

Fruit Ninja 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Samurai Slash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes at higher levels
  • Enemies not spawning correctly
  • Saved progress not loading properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve stability and reduce crashes
  • Optimize performance for older devices
  • Add more visual customization options

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Fruit Ninja 2

One-time14
  • Handful of Gems$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Special Offer 2$1.99
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  • Special Offer 3$2.99
  • Second Garden Row$2.99
  • No Ads Bundle$3.99
  • Bucket of Gems$4.99
  • Special Offer Gems$4.99
  • Season Pass$7.99
  • Chest of Gems$9.99
  • Season Pass Bundle$12.99
  • Cart of Gems$19.99
  • Stockpile of Gems$49.99
  • Mountain of Gems$99.99
1 purchases

Samurai Slash

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is Fruit Ninja 2 free?
Fruit Ninja 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samurai Slash free?
Samurai Slash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja 2 or Samurai Slash?
Fruit Ninja 2 is rated higher. Fruit Ninja 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 118K ratings, while Samurai Slash averages 4.7 from 8.5K ratings.
Do Fruit Ninja 2 or Samurai Slash have ads?
Both Fruit Ninja 2 and Samurai Slash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja 2 or Samurai Slash?
Fruit Ninja 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Samurai Slash every 4 weeks. Most recently, Fruit Ninja 2 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Samurai Slash on October 29, 2026.

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