# Fruit Ninja Classic vs Bad Piggies

The clearest difference is ads: Fruit Ninja Classic at none against Bad Piggies's shown. Fruit Ninja Classic also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Bad Piggies's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Bad Piggies sells 10 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 6.3K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 68% positive.

Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, Bad Piggies every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja Classic | Bad Piggies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja-classic/id362949845/reviews)** | [4.2 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-piggies/id533451786/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 6.3K |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 612 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Rovio Entertainment Oyj](https://appshunter.io/developer/298910979) |

## 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


### Bad Piggies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-piggies/id533451786)

Build creative contraptions from various parts to guide pigs to their goal. Over 200 levels offer physics-based puzzle challenges with opportunities for creative engineering and piloting.

**Highlights:** Build makeshift contraptions, Pilot pigs safely to the goal, Over 200 levels, 40+ special levels, 9+ sandbox levels, 42 buildable objects, Mechanic Pig assistance

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Mechanic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic x 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Mechanic x5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Snout Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Snout Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Field of Dreams | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Snout Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Crate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic x 35 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic x 65 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and creative gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun experience
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in certain levels
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons and levers not functioning properly in some levels
- Crates and parts not loading or disappearing
- Game crashing when trying to use the camera feature

**Requested features**

- Expand sandbox mode with more building options
- Add new level themes and gameplay modes
- Improve matchmaking in the Cake Race mode
- Introduce a premium version with no ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja Classic free?

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

### Is Bad Piggies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja Classic or Bad Piggies?

Fruit Ninja Classic is rated higher. Fruit Ninja Classic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Bad Piggies averages 4.2 from 6.3K ratings.

### Do Fruit Ninja Classic or Bad Piggies have ads?

Bad Piggies shows ads; Fruit Ninja Classic does not.

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

Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, and Bad Piggies every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fruit Ninja Classic was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bad Piggies on November 7, 2026.

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