# Fruit Ninja 2 vs TapKO

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.

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.

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.

Fruit Ninja 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, TapKO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja 2 | TapKO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja-2/id1330898775/reviews)** | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko/id6444713754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## 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


### TapKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko/id6444713754)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopters) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and TapKO on July 8, 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.*