# Fruit Ninja Classic vs Samurai Slash

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja Classic | Samurai Slash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja-classic/id362949845/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-slash-run-and-slice/id1535201167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 8.5K |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 60.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 612 MB | 355 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| 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 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.

**Highlights:** Classic, Zen, and Arcade game modes, Unlockable blades with unique effects, High score challenges, Multi-slice Pomegranate, Experiment with different gear and powers

**In-app purchases (8)**

| 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+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | 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


### Samurai Slash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-slash-run-and-slice/id1535201167)

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.

**Highlights:** Dash and slice enemies, Cut off bullets, Explore 5+ worlds, Face fearsome bosses, Upgrade character, Unlock legendary weapons

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying slashing mechanics
- 💯 Highly enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at higher levels
- Enemies not spawning correctly
- Saved progress not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Optimize performance for older devices
- Add more visual customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja Classic free?

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

### Is Samurai Slash free?

Samurai Slash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja Classic or Samurai Slash?

Samurai Slash is rated higher. Fruit Ninja Classic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Samurai Slash averages 4.7 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do Fruit Ninja Classic or Samurai Slash have ads?

Samurai Slash shows ads; Fruit Ninja Classic does not.

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

Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, and Samurai Slash every 4 weeks. Most recently, Fruit Ninja Classic was updated on November 9, 2026 and Samurai Slash on November 7, 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.*