# Fruit Ninja Classic vs Meeblings

The clearest difference is rating: Fruit Ninja Classic at 4.7 against Meeblings's 4.2. Fruit Ninja Classic also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 740). Meeblings's advantage is iOS requirement (4.3 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Meeblings sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fruit Ninja Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja Classic has 28K ratings behind it against 740, 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 62% of Meeblings's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja Classic | Meeblings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja-classic/id362949845/reviews)** | [4.2 (740 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meeblings/id502741812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 740 |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 62.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 597 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **4.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Ninja Kiwi](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) |

## 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


### Meeblings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meeblings/id502741812)

Guide adorable creatures through challenging physics-based puzzles. Utilize a variety of unique powers and multi-touch controls to help them reach the exit. Earn in-game currency to access solutions or skip difficult levels, ensuring a fun and accessible experience.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, Unique creature powers, Multi-touch controls, 72 challenging levels, Earn in-game currency, Level solutions and skips

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Banner Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gemling Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gemlings Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gemling Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Solutions and Level Skips | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and fun graphics
- 💡 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 💰 Paywall for accessing later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or when trying to access levels
- Levels not loading or freezing
- Purchased solutions not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Update to support latest iOS versions
- More levels and content
- Level editor or creator
- Ability to restart the game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja Classic free?

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

### Is Meeblings free?

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

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

Fruit Ninja Classic is rated higher. Fruit Ninja Classic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Meeblings averages 4.2 from 740 ratings.

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

Neither Fruit Ninja Classic nor Meeblings shows ads.

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

Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, and Meeblings monthly. Most recently, Fruit Ninja Classic was updated on October 21, 2026 and Meeblings on October 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.*