# Fruit Ninja Classic vs Smash Master !

The clearest difference is rating: Fruit Ninja Classic at 4.7 against Smash Master !'s 4.0. Fruit Ninja Classic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 38%). Smash Master !'s advantage is chart position (#130 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Smash Master ! sells 7 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 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 34K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Fruit Ninja Classic's written reviews are positive against 38% of Smash Master !'s.

Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, Smash Master ! every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja Classic | Smash Master ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja-classic/id362949845/reviews)** | [4.0 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-master/id684841598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28K | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 37.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#130** |
| Size | 597 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Kidemy CJSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532602416) |

## 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


### Smash Master !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-master/id684841598)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Free · Family, #172 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

A fun, colorful, and addictive game for all ages where players smash bugs. Be careful not to miss too many or hit the wrong ones to achieve a high score.

**Highlights:** Smash all bugs except the black one, Miss limit of 2, Avoid missing the big red bug, Classic mode, Baby mode, Endless mode, Funny mode

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Mode | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Mode | $8.99 | one-time |
| Funny Mode | $12.99 | one-time |
| Candy Mode | $12.99 | one-time |
| Endless | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun for everyone
- 👍 Great for kids
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Keeps kids entertained
- 👍 Good for toddlers and babies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lots of ads
- 💰 Expensive for full features
- 🐛 Glitchy/crashes
- 🐛 Sound issues
- 🐛 Misleading about ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Sound not working
- Ads still show up after purchase
- Restore purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More game modes
- Better parental controls
- Improved family sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja Classic free?

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

### Is Smash Master ! free?

Smash Master ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja Classic or Smash Master !?

Fruit Ninja Classic is rated higher. Fruit Ninja Classic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Smash Master ! averages 4.0 from 34K ratings.

### Do Fruit Ninja Classic or Smash Master ! have ads?

Smash Master ! shows ads; Fruit Ninja Classic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja Classic or Smash Master !?

Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, and Smash Master ! every 5 months. Most recently, Fruit Ninja Classic was updated on October 21, 2026 and Smash Master ! 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.*