Comparison

Fruit Ninja Classic vs Hornero

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 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
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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

Hornero

Features
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Hornero: El Nido es un juego original inspirado en el ave nacional de Argentina. Controlá al hornero por la pampa con un joystick, recolectá barro y paja repartidos por el campo, y llevalos hasta la rama para construir su nido en cuatro etapas. Pero cuidado: el chimango, su depredador natural, te persigue. Si te toca, perdés una vida. El objetivo es completar el nido lo más rápido posible y competir por el mejor tiempo en el ranking global. CARACTERÍSTICAS: - Movimiento libre en un mapa abierto - Mecánica de recolección y construcción - Un depredador que te persigue: el chimango - Sistema de vidas y cronómetro - Ranking global de mejores tiempos - Datos reales sobre el hornero - Gráficos en pixel art Un homenaje al hornero, símbolo del trabajo y la constancia.

Screenshots

Fruit Ninja Classic4 screens
Hornero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hornero at none against Fruit Ninja Classic's 10. Hornero also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Fruit Ninja Classic's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Fruit Ninja Classic sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hornero asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, Hornero fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fruit Ninja Classic versus Hornero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFruit Ninja ClassicHornero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (28K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings28K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size612 MB25 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHalfbrickDiego Reyes

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

Hornero

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Fruit Ninja Classic

Subscriptions7
  • 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
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99
None

Hornero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fruit Ninja Classic free?
Fruit Ninja Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hornero free?
Hornero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fruit Ninja Classic or Hornero have ads?
Hornero shows ads; Fruit Ninja Classic does not.
Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja Classic or Hornero?
Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, and Hornero fortnightly. Most recently, Fruit Ninja Classic was updated on November 11, 2026 and Hornero on November 5, 2026.

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