Comparison

Fruit Ninja 2 vs TapKO

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

TapKO

Tap and punch your way to victory in this knockout idle boxing game. Train your fighter, face formidable opponents, and watch the competition pile up. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases as you become the ultimate boxer.

Highlights
  • Rapid fire punching mechanics
  • Fighter stat upgrades (strength, defense, speed, health)
  • Variety of formidable opponents
  • Auto-punch feature
  • Exclusive Halfbrick+ membership content
  • Early Access gameplay
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Available exclusively for Halfbrick+ members - TapKO is in Early Access! From the creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, get ready to rumble with TapKO - the knockout idle game that packs a punch! Jab, bob, and weave your way to the top, and train your fighter to become the ultimate boxer. Play it now to help shape the future of the game! KEY FEATURES: ● Rapid Fire Punches: Tap your way to victory! The faster you tap, the quicker they topple ● Uninterrupted gameplay without ads or in-app purchases ● Power in Your Hands: Boost your fighter's strength, defense, speed, and health ● Formidable Opponents: Take on a variety of different contenders ● Pile ‘em high! Watch the competition pile up as you knockout foe after foe ● Auto punch! Build up your speed to punch while you sit back and enjoy the fight WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Kick off your Guest Access with 60 minutes of gameplay! If you like what you see, start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com *************************************** Terms of Use: https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement Privacy Policy: https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Fruit Ninja 24 screens
TapKO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fruit Ninja 2 at 4.7 against TapKO's 3.4. Fruit Ninja 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (117K vs 7). TapKO's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 52%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 TapKO sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fruit Ninja 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja 2 has 117K ratings behind it against 7, 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 67% of TapKO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fruit Ninja 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, TapKO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fruit Ninja 2 versus TapKO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFruit Ninja 2TapKO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (117K ratings) — better3.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB306 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHalfbrickHalfbrick

Customer experience

Fruit Ninja 2

All ratings116,987 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews1,527 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative38.1%

TapKO

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%

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

TapKO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
7 purchases

TapKO

Subscriptions6
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopters)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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  • Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99

Questions

Is Fruit Ninja 2 free?
Fruit Ninja 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapKO free?
TapKO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja 2 or TapKO?
Fruit Ninja 2 is rated higher. Fruit Ninja 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while TapKO averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Fruit Ninja 2 or TapKO have ads?
Both Fruit Ninja 2 and TapKO show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja 2 or TapKO?
Fruit Ninja 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and TapKO every 3 months. Most recently, Fruit Ninja 2 was updated on September 24, 2026 and TapKO on July 8, 2026.

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