# Fruit Ninja Classic vs Fruit Master

The clearest difference is rating: Fruit Ninja Classic at 4.7 against Fruit Master's 3.8. Fruit Ninja Classic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 23 months). Fruit Master's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fruit Ninja Classic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Fruit Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fruit Ninja Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja Classic has 27K ratings behind it against 254, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Fruit Ninja Classic's written reviews are positive against 52% of Fruit Master's.

Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, Fruit Master every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja Classic | Fruit Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja-classic/id362949845/reviews)** | [3.8 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-master/id1404967851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 254 |
| Positive reviews | **67.8% of reviews** | 51.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 597 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Fruit Ninja Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja-classic/id362949845)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Special Offer) | $4.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ (Special Offer) | $39.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Blade effects stuck on screen
- Crashes and freezes on launch
- Notifications interfere with gameplay

**Requested features**

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


### Fruit Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-master/id1404967851)

Engage in a fun fruit-slashing game where precise timing and accuracy are key to achieving high scores. Earn cocktails by completing levels to unlock bonus rewards and a fortune wheel spin. Challenge yourself to reach higher levels in this exciting arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Precise fruit slashing gameplay, Bonus score for multiple fruit hits, Earn cocktails by completing levels, Unlock fortune wheel spins, Progress through levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- ✨ Interesting and engaging game
- 🎮 Smooth performance
- 🚀 Good game for passing time
- 💡 Can be stress-relieving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay
- ⚠️ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🔄 Ads don't work for continue
- 📉 Difficulty doesn't increase

**Reported bugs**

- Shots go through fruits
- Game freezes during ads
- Game crashes
- Progress deleted after crash
- Ads don't work for continue option

**Requested features**

- Fix ads not working for continue
- Add more variety in fruits
- Add special effects for knives/shurikens
- Add levels with bosses
- Add more missions or objectives


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja Classic free?

Fruit Ninja Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fruit Master free?

Fruit Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja Classic or Fruit Master?

Fruit Ninja Classic is rated higher. Fruit Ninja Classic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Fruit Master averages 3.8 from 254 ratings.

### Do Fruit Ninja Classic or Fruit Master have ads?

Fruit Master shows ads; Fruit Ninja Classic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja Classic or Fruit Master?

Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, and Fruit Master every 23 months. Most recently, Fruit Ninja Classic was updated on September 26, 2026 and Fruit Master on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*