# Fruit Ninja 2 vs Ninja Big

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ninja Big at none against Fruit Ninja 2's 15. Ninja Big also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Fruit Ninja 2's advantage is ratings volume (117K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fruit Ninja 2 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Ninja Big asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ninja Big holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja 2 has 117K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja 2 | Ninja Big |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja-2/id1330898775/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-big/id6504699228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Nathan Fregien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751016041) |

## 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


### Ninja Big

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-big/id6504699228)

Embark on an epic journey as a mighty ninja, running, growing, and overcoming obstacles. Collect gold coins and keys to level up in a visually stunning world. Experience addictive hypercasual gameplay with simple controls.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Ninja size-changing mechanic, Collect gold coins and keys, Level up experience, Vibrant visuals and animations, Simple, intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja 2 free?

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

### Is Ninja Big free?

Ninja Big is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja 2 or Ninja Big?

Ninja Big is rated higher. Fruit Ninja 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while Ninja Big averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fruit Ninja 2 or Ninja Big have ads?

Both Fruit Ninja 2 and Ninja Big show ads.

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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.*