Comparison

Fruit Ninja Classic vs Flippy Knife

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

Head to head
About

Fruit Ninja Classic

Slice fruit and avoid bombs in this classic arcade-style game. Master different modes, experiment with unique blades, and achieve high scores. Enjoy exclusive access to premium content through a subscription service.

Highlights
  • Slice fruit, avoid bombs
  • Classic, Zen, and Arcade modes
  • Unlock over 40 unique blades
  • Experiment with special bananas
  • Multi-slice Pomegranate
  • Exclusive Halfbrick+ subscription content
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Slice fruit, don’t slice bombs – that’s all you need to know to get started with addictive Fruit Ninja action! Before you know it, you’ll be exploring the thrills of Classic mode, the chill of Zen mode, and building your skills in Arcade mode. Slice for a high score, use special bananas to maximum effect, and go wild on the multi-slice Pomegranate! Experiment with over 40 blades and their unique effects on gameplay. Want a ten-fruit Great Wave? Want to try out fruit-bouncing Cloud Blades? Or swirling tornados for epic combos? Mix and match your gear, experiment with all the powers and find what works for you! There has never been a better time to play Fruit Ninja, so choose your blade, cut loose - and see what’s new in the game that started it all! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com **************************************** View our privacy policy at https://halfbrick.com/hbpprivacy View our terms of service at https://www.halfbrick.com/terms-of-service

About

Flippy Knife

Master the art of knife flipping and throwing in this addictive 3D game. Perform combos, hit targets across diverse locations, and collect a vast arsenal of blades. It's a thrilling challenge for those who enjoy precision and risk-taking.

Highlights
  • Physics-based realistic knives
  • Over 120 unique blades
  • 7 different game modes
  • Awesome graphics
  • Award badges
  • Unique game mechanics
Features
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WHAT’S THE GAME ABOUT? Learn how to flip knives like a pro, to make a great combos and never miss! Become a true master of 7 different locations and get a great collection of famous knives, swords, axes and fantasy legends! — more than 30,000,000 downloads; — game of the week in 66 countries; — #1 in the top games in the USA, Russia, Australia, the UK, Canada… WHO’S PLAYING? It’s a game for those who loves knives and thrill! It’s a game for the strong and confident. Be on knife edge, take risks and hit the targets! Pick up a knife and stick it into the target! Do it in FLIPPY KNIFE on the subway or in a lineup for a game, in a coffee shop or park, at school or at work! GAME FEATURES: — more than 120 blades with a cool design; — physics-based realistic knives; — 7 different game modes in one game; — awesome graphics from the pros at Beresnev.Design; — more than 50 great award badges; — unique game mechanics; — high-quality support and super updates! Use the #flippyknife hashtag and the best content will be published on our Instagram account. Like us on our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram: www.facebook.com/BeresnevGames www.instagram.com/flippyknife And remember: skill comes with experience! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Premium Membership Subscription options, prices and durations: - Weekly Premium Membership for $7,99 offers a weekly subscription after a 3-day free trial for unlocking 15 exclusive knives, getting 1000 coins daily and removing ads. - Monthly Premium Membership for $19,99 offers a monthly subscription for unlocking 15 exclusive knives, getting 1000 coins daily and removing ads. - Yearly Premium Membership for $99,99 offers a yearly subscription for unlocking 15 exclusive knives, getting 1000 coins daily and removing ads. End of trial and subscription renewal: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase; - Subscription automatically renews with the price and duration period as the original "1 week"/"1 month"/"1 year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period; - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (weekly, monthly or annually package); - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase; - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/HT202039 for more information. Canceling trial or subscription: - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period; - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below Terms of Use: https://beresnev.games/termofuse/ For all the questions please contact us at support@beresnev.games * Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD

Screenshots

Fruit Ninja Classic4 screens
Flippy Knife4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fruit Ninja Classic at none against Flippy Knife's shown. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Classic sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Flippy Knife sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fruit Ninja Classic against 4.6 for Flippy Knife. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 36K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Fruit Ninja Classic's written reviews are positive against 73% of Flippy Knife's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, Flippy Knife every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fruit Ninja Classic versus Flippy Knife: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFruit Ninja ClassicFlippy Knife
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (28K ratings) — better4.6 (36K ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28K36K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size597 MB272 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHalfbrickBERESNEV s.r.o.

Customer experience

Fruit Ninja Classic

All ratings26,858 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews2,535 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative28.2%

Flippy Knife

All ratings35,552 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews711 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative19.7%

User reviews

Fruit Ninja Classic

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🎉 Nostalgic classic game
  • 🕹️ Responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid subscription required
  • 🔒 Forced account creation
  • 🤯 Drastic changes to classic game
  • 🔁 Progress reset after updates

Flippy Knife

From 36K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🔍 Wide variety of knives with unique characteristics
  • 🎨 Great visuals and animations
  • 💰 Reasonable monetization model

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads and ad-related issues
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
  • 🔁 Repetitive and lacking in long-term content
  • 🔒 Difficulty restoring progress after reinstall

Bugs and requests

Fruit Ninja Classic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blade effects stuck on screen
  • Crashes and freezes on launch
  • Notifications interfere with gameplay

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back original dojo powers
  • Add more blades and dojos
  • Separate classic and updated versions
  • Allow offline play without subscription

Flippy Knife

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads getting stuck or not loading properly
  • Invisible walls and other physics-related issues
  • Account data not syncing or being lost after reinstall
  • Gameplay freezes or crashes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Customization options for knives and backgrounds
  • Checkpoint system in Climb mode
  • Improved feedback on achievements and progress

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Fruit Ninja Classic

Subscriptions7
  • Halfbrick+7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Special Offer)1 Month trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99
10 purchases

Flippy Knife

Subscriptions2
  • PROFESSIONAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Membership (1 week)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time8
  • Fantasy Sword$0.99
  • 6 Simple Knives$0.99
  • 11 Knife Makers' Blades$0.99
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  • Bad Laser$0.99
  • Medium Pack of Coins$0.99
  • 12 Gift knives$0.99
  • BOOM! missiles$0.99
  • Remove ADS$3.99

Questions

Is Fruit Ninja Classic free?
Fruit Ninja Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flippy Knife free?
Flippy Knife is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja Classic or Flippy Knife?
Fruit Ninja Classic is rated higher. Fruit Ninja Classic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Flippy Knife averages 4.6 from 36K ratings.
Do Fruit Ninja Classic or Flippy Knife have ads?
Flippy Knife shows ads; Fruit Ninja Classic does not.
Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja Classic or Flippy Knife?
Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, and Flippy Knife every 5 weeks. Most recently, Fruit Ninja Classic was updated on November 4, 2026 and Flippy Knife on November 4, 2026.

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