Comparison

Fruit Ninja Classic vs iSlash

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

iSlash

This addictive puzzle game challenges players to slash through levels by strategically cutting shapes. Avoid deadly ninja stars and collect bonuses to advance. Compete with friends or players worldwide in real-time multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • 240+ levels
  • Real-time multiplayer
  • Global leaderboards
  • Achievements
  • New stars and bonuses
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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MORE THAN 50 MILLION PEOPLE ENJOYING iSLASH! THANK YOU, EVERYBODY! iSlash is the best slashing puzzle on the App Store! ****** Featured in the New & Noteworthy in Japan Featured as TUAW's Daily App "Aesthetics and evolving gameplay are the two main reasons iSlash works so well... Worthy of our A- rating and high recommendation." - iLounge "iSlash is that rare combination which offers both fun and a great challenge." - 148apps "This is a very addictive game, and one you will play again and again." - Appmodo "iSlash has got the style to go with the gameplay. GREAT" - Games Uncovered "iSlash is one of the few iPhone games that I've admired, played compulsively, and recommended to anyone who would listen." - Peter Liepa (Creator of Boulder Dash) ****** iSlash is an addictive slashing puzzle where your finger is your weapon. Swipe to slash your way through 240 amazing levels(more to come for free). Keep an eye on the ninja stars; some are fast, some are ghosts, but all are deadly. Destroy most of the play-shape, and you'll advance to the next one. Open your ninja senses and let the fun begin! FEATURES * 240 Levels and more to come for FREE * Multiplayer * Global Leaderboards * Achievements * New stars and Bonuses introduced as you advance * Original soundtrack * Frequent updates to keep you slashing MULTIPLAYER GAMEPLAY Challenge your friends or anyone in the world to a simultaneous slashing battle! First​, to reach the red knot wins the game! * Real-Time Multiplayer * New Gameplay Experience * 50 Levels Designed for Multiplayer * Special Achievements for Multiplayer For the best multiplayer experience, the minimum required version is 1.4.1 Always get the latest update for best-slashing fun! We'd like to thank everybody who encourages us with their reviews and for making iSlash one of the best slashing puzzle games on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/duellogames Join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/duellogames Keep S/la/sh/in/g!

Screenshots

Fruit Ninja Classic4 screens
iSlash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fruit Ninja Classic at Free against iSlash's $0.99. Fruit Ninja Classic also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 573) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). iSlash's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Fruit Ninja Classic is free to download; iSlash costs $0.99 up front. Fruit Ninja Classic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and iSlash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fruit Ninja Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja Classic has 27K ratings behind it against 573, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Fruit Ninja Classic's written reviews are positive against 94% of iSlash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, iSlash every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fruit Ninja Classic versus iSlash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFruit Ninja ClassiciSlash
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (27K ratings) — better4.5 (573 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews94.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27K — better573
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size597 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHalfbrickDuello Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S.

Customer experience

Fruit Ninja Classic

All ratings26,858 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews2,525 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative28.2%

iSlash

All ratings573 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews1,987 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.3%

User reviews

Fruit Ninja Classic

From 27K 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

iSlash

From 573 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Challenging levels
  • 💡 Variety of game mechanics
  • 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Difficulty spikes in later levels
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤖 Unresponsive controls at times

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

iSlash

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Leaderboard and achievements not updating correctly
  • Game freezing on launch after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • More level updates and content
  • Ability to unlock new blades/tools
  • Improved leaderboard and achievements
  • Support for larger screen sizes

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Fruit Ninja Classic

Subscriptions9
  • Halfbrick+2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+7 Days trial$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$4.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+4 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+ (Special Offer)1 Year trial2 variants$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99
10 purchases

iSlash

One-time10
  • 10 Star Killer Pack$0.99
  • 5 Skip Master Pack$0.99
  • 10 Time Bender Pack$0.99
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  • 10 Power Blade Pack$0.99
  • 1,000 Coin Pack$0.99
  • 30 Star Killer Pack$1.99
  • 3,000 Coin Pack$1.99
  • Combo Pack$4.99
  • 10,000 Coin Pack$4.99
  • 40,000 Coin Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Fruit Ninja Classic free?
Fruit Ninja Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iSlash free?
iSlash costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja Classic or iSlash?
Fruit Ninja Classic is rated higher. Fruit Ninja Classic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while iSlash averages 4.5 from 573 ratings.
Do Fruit Ninja Classic or iSlash have ads?
Neither Fruit Ninja Classic nor iSlash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja Classic or iSlash?
Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, and iSlash every 2 months. Most recently, Fruit Ninja Classic was updated on October 19, 2026 and iSlash on October 18, 2026.

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