Threes!+ vs Fruit Ninja Classic+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Threes!+
A captivating number-sliding puzzle game that offers endless challenge and a unique experience. Discover charming characters and an engaging soundtrack in this complete, ad-free adventure.
- Number sliding puzzle mechanics
- Endless challenge
- Charming characters
- Heart-warming soundtrack
- Complete experience, no IAP
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Threes is tiny puzzle that grows on you. This is the Apple Arcade version. ³ Apple Game of the Year 2014!!* ³ Apple Design Award 2014 Winner* ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ “You might as well delete Candy Crush Saga now.” ~ Pocket Gamer “It's surprisingly adorable, for a game starring numbers.” ~ Joystiq “It’s the kind of game that embosses the rules on your brain within 30 seconds, but then compels you to spend the next two hours playing.” ~ Pocket Tactics ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Explore our little game’s deep challenge and grow your mind beyond imagination. Optimized for iOS8 and human brains. Universal app for iPhone and iPads. ³ Endless challenge from one simple game mode ³ An endearing cast of characters ³ A heart-warming soundtrack ³ No IAP - Threes is a complete experience the moment you download it Honorably mentioned for Excellence in Design by the Independent Games Festival.* ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ From the makers of PUZZLEJUICE: ³ Designed by Asher Vollmer ³ Illustrated by Greg Wohlwend (Ridiculous Fishing, Hundreds) ³ Scored by Jimmy Hinson (Black Ops 2, Mass Effect 2) ³ Optimized by Hidden Variable (Bag It!, Tic Tactics) ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Threes grows with you and you’ll grow with Threes. * Recognition for original 2014 version.
Fruit Ninja Classic+
Slice fruit and avoid bombs to achieve high scores. Master combos and unlock new blades and dojos. Enjoy classic, arcade, and zen modes, plus local multiplayer.
- Slice fruit and avoid bombs
- Achieve high scores with combos
- Unlockable blades and dojos
- Classic, Arcade, and Zen modes
- Local multiplayer mode
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Slice fruit, don’t slice bombs – that is all you need to know to get started as a Fruit Ninja! The original hit returns to satisfy your fruit-destroying appetite, now with juicy updates. Slice for a high score, line up combos for extra points, and go crazy on the multi-slice Pomegranate! Survive the longest you can in Classic mode, go wild with special bananas in Arcade mode, or relax and practice your fruit-slicing skills in Zen mode. Collect Blades and Dojos so you can slice in style - Search Sensei's Swag and uncover hidden challenges to unlock more! Want more fun? Go head-to-head and show off your skills as the ultimate ninja against your friends with local multiplayer and cut your way to the top!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Threes!+ at free against Fruit Ninja Classic+'s paid. Fruit Ninja Classic+'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 51 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fruit Ninja Classic+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja Classic+ has 41K ratings behind it against 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Threes!+'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Fruit Ninja Classic+'s.
Threes!+ ships an update every 51 months, Fruit Ninja Classic+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Threes!+ | Fruit Ninja Classic+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (197 ratings) | 4.6 (41K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | 65.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 197 | 41K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 396 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sirvo LLC | Halfbrick |
Customer experience
Threes!+
Fruit Ninja Classic+
User reviews
Threes!+
From 197 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎵 Beautiful soundtrack and aesthetics
- 😊 Cozy and relaxing gaming experience
- ⏱️ Perfect for short gaming sessions
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating and challenging
Room to improve
- 🎲 Heavy reliance on luck/RNG over strategy
- 🔊 Annoying and creepy sound effects/voices
- 🔋 Significant battery drain
- ⏳ Slow score calculation after games
- 😤 Aggressive tile distribution algorithm
Fruit Ninja Classic+
From 41K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🍒 Bruh I love this game so much can't stop playing 😃
- 🍓 Love it!
- 🍇 A-W-E-S-O-M-E
- 🍎 Plz read.
- 🍉 No Adds
Room to improve
- 🐛 Good game (except for the latest update)
- 🐛 Certain blade powers aren't working
- 🐛 Crashing game
- 🐛 Game keeps crashing
- 🐛 Crashes
Bugs and requests
Threes!+
Reported bugs
10 issues- Game Center leaderboards don't update properly
- High scores not reflecting in rankings
- App freezes every 3-4 games on iPad
- Game doesn't load in Slide Over mode
- Severe lag on iOS 26 devices
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- Tile combination not working correctly (1s and 2s)
- Game Center achievements not syncing
- UI text misaligned on iPhone 12 Pro
- Reachability feature interferes with swiping
- Forced Game Center sign-in prompts appear every game
Requested features
12 requests- Game Center leaderboard sync fix
- Undo/rewind functionality
- Option to choose original soundtrack
- Controller support (Backbone compatibility)
- Ability to disable sharing prompts
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- Skip score calculation animation
- Dark mode that syncs with device settings
- Better tutorial/instructions for new players
- Language support for Traditional Chinese
- Ability to disable Game Center interruptions
- Higher score tracking accuracy
- Separate sound effects toggle (keep music, remove voices)
Fruit Ninja Classic+
Reported bugs
7 issues- The Gingerbread man Blade power doesn't work
- Too many bombs
- The shadow blade is too hard to get
- The bamboo shoot achievement is impossible
- The blade powers for the spring blade and the lightning blade don't work
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- The starfruit currency is glitched
- The game crashes when using the Thor hammer blade and getting the fruit frenzy banana
Requested features
10 requests- Controller support
- Multiplayer but online?
- Custom round like chose round time infinite time powers and you can make your own slice lasers?
- Make your own blade you can use
- Dojo powers
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- Berry Blasts, Peachy Times, and Bomb Deflect power ups
- Option to turn off Blade Powers with its own leaderboards
- Infinite no bomb mode
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
In-app purchases
Threes!+
No in-app purchases
Fruit Ninja Classic+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Threes!+ free?
Is Fruit Ninja Classic+ free?
Which has better reviews, Threes!+ or Fruit Ninja Classic+?
Do Threes!+ or Fruit Ninja Classic+ have ads?
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