Fruit Ninja Classic vs Samurai Slash
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 in this classic arcade game. Explore different modes, unlock unique blades with special effects, and aim for high scores. Experience the game that started it all with addictive, fast-paced action.
- Classic, Zen, and Arcade game modes
- Unlockable blades with unique effects
- High score challenges
- Multi-slice Pomegranate
- Experiment with different gear and powers
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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
Samurai Slash
Embark on an action-packed chase as the last samurai, dashing and slicing through enemies and bullets across diverse worlds. Upgrade your character, unlock legendary weapons, and conquer challenging bosses and levels to become the ultimate master.
- Dash and slice enemies
- Cut off bullets
- Explore 5+ worlds
- Face fearsome bosses
- Upgrade character
- Unlock legendary weapons
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You are the last samurai. Cut off the bullets and chop up the ennemies ! Dash & cut accross 5+ worlds Swipe and slash eveything. Face fearsome bosses & killer fruits Enjoy an Action packed chase through 40+ levels of crazy slashing action Uppgrade your character, fight your way to the top, unlock all legendary weapons, and become the Ultimate Samurai Master
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Fruit Ninja Classic at none against Samurai Slash's shown. Fruit Ninja Classic also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (28K vs 8.5K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Fruit Ninja Classic sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Samurai Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fruit Ninja Classic against 4.7 for Samurai Slash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 8.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Fruit Ninja Classic's written reviews are positive against 61% of Samurai Slash's.
Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, Samurai Slash every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fruit Ninja Classic | Samurai Slash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (28K ratings) | 4.7 (8.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews — better | 60.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28K — better | 8.5K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 612 MB | 355 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Halfbrick | Ketchapp |
Customer experience
Fruit Ninja Classic
Samurai Slash
User reviews
Fruit Ninja Classic
From 28K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Samurai Slash
From 8.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤩 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying slashing mechanics
- 💯 Highly enjoyable experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance
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
Samurai Slash
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes at higher levels
- Enemies not spawning correctly
- Saved progress not loading properly
Requested features
3 requests- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Optimize performance for older devices
- Add more visual customization options
In-app purchases
Fruit Ninja Classic
- 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
- Halfbrick+$99.99
Samurai Slash
- Remove ads$2.99
Questions
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