Comparison

Fruit Ninja 2 vs PULSE

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

PULSE

Features
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PULSE is a one-button neon reflex game built on rhythm and pure reaction. Tap to keep your orb alive as it glides through a stream of neon gates. Time every pulse, thread impossible gaps, and collect stars while the beat drives you forward. Miss once and it's over — so find your rhythm and go again. Simple to pick up. Relentless to master. FEATURES • One-button controls — anyone can play, few can master • Beat-reactive neon visuals that pulse with every move • Smooth, floaty physics tuned for that "one more run" feeling • Collect stars and chase your best score • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Play offline, anytime — no account required No timers, no waiting. Just you, the beat, and one more run.

Screenshots

Fruit Ninja 24 screens
PULSE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PULSE at daily against Fruit Ninja 2's every 2 weeks. Fruit Ninja 2's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 PULSE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fruit Ninja 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, PULSE daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fruit Ninja 2 versus PULSE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFruit Ninja 2PULSE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (118K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings118K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHalfbrick StudiosSerkan Cura

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

PULSE

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
1 purchases

PULSE

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Fruit Ninja 2 free?
Fruit Ninja 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PULSE free?
PULSE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fruit Ninja 2 or PULSE have ads?
Both Fruit Ninja 2 and PULSE show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja 2 or PULSE?
Fruit Ninja 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and PULSE daily. Most recently, Fruit Ninja 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and PULSE on October 24, 2026.

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