Comparison

Threes!+ vs Fruit Ninja Classic+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Number sliding puzzle mechanics
  • Endless challenge
  • Charming characters
  • Heart-warming soundtrack
  • Complete experience, no IAP
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Slice fruit and avoid bombs
  • Achieve high scores with combos
  • Unlockable blades and dojos
  • Classic, Arcade, and Zen modes
  • Local multiplayer mode
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Threes!+4 screens
Fruit Ninja Classic+4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Threes!+ versus Fruit Ninja Classic+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrees!+Fruit Ninja Classic+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (197 ratings)4.6 (41K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews65.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19741K — better
Update frequencyEvery 51 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB396 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSirvo LLCHalfbrick

Customer experience

Threes!+

All ratings196 ratings
Positive74.5%
Neutral9.7%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral15.0%
Negative22.8%

Fruit Ninja Classic+

All ratings40,609 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews1,068 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative26.0%

User reviews

Threes!+

From 197 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

Threes!+

No in-app purchases

None

Fruit Ninja Classic+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Threes!+ free?
Threes!+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fruit Ninja Classic+ free?
Fruit Ninja Classic+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Threes!+ or Fruit Ninja Classic+?
Fruit Ninja Classic+ is rated higher. Threes!+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Fruit Ninja Classic+ averages 4.6 from 41K ratings.
Do Threes!+ or Fruit Ninja Classic+ have ads?
Neither Threes!+ nor Fruit Ninja Classic+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Threes!+ or Fruit Ninja Classic+?
Threes!+ ships an update every 51 months, and Fruit Ninja Classic+ fortnightly. Most recently, Threes!+ was updated on October 22, 2026 and Fruit Ninja Classic+ on October 28, 2026.

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