# Fruit Ninja 2 vs Talking Tom Time Rush

The clearest difference is rating: Fruit Ninja 2 at 4.7 against Talking Tom Time Rush's 4.3. Fruit Ninja 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (117K vs 16K). Talking Tom Time Rush's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 52%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fruit Ninja 2 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Talking Tom Time Rush sells 3 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja 2 has 117K ratings behind it against 16K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Fruit Ninja 2's written reviews are positive against 76% of Talking Tom Time Rush'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 Time Rush every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja 2 | Talking Tom Time Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja-2/id1330898775/reviews)** | [4.3 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-time-rush/id1641112726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| 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 Time Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-time-rush/id1641112726)

Embark on an epic chase through magical worlds with beloved characters. Jump, explore unique paths, and recover stolen crystals from mischievous villains. Utilize special vehicles and power-ups to boost your adventure.

**Highlights:** Run through extraordinary worlds, Explore side paths and surprises, Use special vehicles, Boost with supersonic power-ups, Collect new outfits, All friends unlocked

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dino Egg Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pirate’s Chest Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Traveler Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of characters and worlds
- 💎 Rewarding progression system
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited number of worlds/levels
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls and movement

**Reported bugs**

- Ramps causing unexpected collisions
- Spinning wheel getting stuck on the same spot
- Inability to connect to Game Center

**Requested features**

- More worlds and levels to explore
- Ability to choose character gender
- Improved controls and movement options
- Reduced in-app purchases and ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja 2 free?

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

### Is Talking Tom Time Rush free?

Talking Tom Time Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja 2 or Talking Tom Time Rush?

Fruit Ninja 2 is rated higher. Fruit Ninja 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while Talking Tom Time Rush averages 4.3 from 16K ratings.

### Do Fruit Ninja 2 or Talking Tom Time Rush have ads?

Both Fruit Ninja 2 and Talking Tom Time Rush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja 2 or Talking Tom Time Rush?

Fruit Ninja 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Talking Tom Time Rush every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fruit Ninja 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Talking Tom Time Rush on October 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.*