Fruit Ninja Classic+ vs Temple Run+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Temple Run+
Embark on an exhilarating endless adventure, running, jumping, and sliding to escape a pursuing demon monkey. Dodge treacherous traps and navigate perilous environments in this classic 3D runner. Level up your character and unlock power-ups for an even more thrilling experience.
- Swipe and tilt controls
- Original 3D running mechanic
- Level up character
- Unlock power-ups
- Play as 7 explorers
- Game Center leaderboards
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The world-renowned Temple Run franchise is now on Apple Arcade! Run, jump, and slide your way to fortune and glory in an epic endless adventure! You've grabbed the cursed idol – now it's time to run for your life! Dodge deadly traps, jump calamitous chasms, and stay one step ahead of the dastardly demon monkey! Crumbling cliffs! Perilous piers! Simmering swamps! Winding temple walls! How far can you run?! FEATURES *Snappy swipe and tilt controls – running through your life never felt this good! *The original 3D running mechanic, now polished to perfection! Turn, jump, slide, and tilt like never before! *Level up your character and unleash crazy power ups! *Play as 7 different fearless explorers! *Compete on Game Center Leaderboards and Achievements! *Endless "just one more run" gameplay that keeps you coming back again and again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Temple Run+ at free against Fruit Ninja Classic+'s paid. Temple Run+ also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Fruit Ninja Classic+'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (39K vs 5.9K). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Fruit Ninja Classic+ against 4.5 for Temple Run+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja Classic+ has 39K ratings behind it against 5.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Fruit Ninja Classic+'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Temple Run+'s.
Fruit Ninja Classic+ ships an update fortnightly, Temple Run+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fruit Ninja Classic+ | Temple Run+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (39K ratings) — better | 4.5 (5.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews — better | 56.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 39K — better | 5.9K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 392 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Halfbrick | Imangi Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
Fruit Ninja Classic+
Temple Run+
User reviews
Fruit Ninja Classic+
From 39K 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
Temple Run+
From 5.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Nostalgic retro graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional control issues (unregistered swipes/tilts)
- 🤔 Lack of new features compared to previous versions
- 🖥️ Suboptimal optimization for desktop/laptop devices
- 🎨 Outdated visual style
Bugs and requests
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
Temple Run+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Swipe/tilt controls not always registering correctly
- Compatibility issues with certain devices/accessories
- Occasional crashes or performance problems
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to customize controls
- More level/environment variety
- Expanded character/skin customization
- Leaderboard improvements to prevent cheating
In-app purchases
Fruit Ninja Classic+
No in-app purchases
Temple Run+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Fruit Ninja Classic+ free?
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