# Fruit Ninja Classic vs Sonic Boom Dash

The clearest difference is ads: Fruit Ninja Classic at none against Sonic Boom Dash's shown. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Sonic Boom Dash 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 31K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Fruit Ninja Classic's written reviews are positive against 73% of Sonic Boom Dash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, Sonic Boom Dash every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja Classic | Sonic Boom Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja-classic/id362949845/reviews)** | [4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-boom-dash/id968744559/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28K | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 597 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) |

## 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


### Sonic Boom Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-boom-dash/id968744559)

Experience a thrilling 3D endless runner with iconic characters from the Sonic Boom TV series. Race through vibrant worlds, utilize unique character abilities, and overcome new obstacles. Collect magical sprites and compete on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Team Play mode with character swapping, Unique character special powers, New obstacles and Badniks, Swing & Tilt gameplay with Enerbeam, Collect and evolve magical Sprites, Daily SEGA Challenges and Events, Leveling system to unlock challenges

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boom Boost Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boom Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Taster Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expert Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Hero Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing
- 🚀 Awesome
- 🚀 Best game ever
- 🚀 Cool game
- 🚀 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes more often than not
- 🐛 Glitchy, with progress reset issues
- 🐛 Laggy, especially in busy areas
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive characters and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Progress gets reset unexpectedly
- Freezing and connectivity issues
- Glitches with the enerbeam and obstacles
- Ads cause sound issues

**Requested features**

- Add more characters like Metal Sonic, Silver, Blaze, Espio, Charmy, etc.
- Introduce boss battles and more varied levels
- Reduce the cost of characters and make it easier to unlock them
- Allow customization of characters and sprites
- Add more events and challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja Classic free?

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

### Is Sonic Boom Dash free?

Sonic Boom Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja Classic or Sonic Boom Dash?

Fruit Ninja Classic is rated higher. Fruit Ninja Classic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 from 31K ratings.

### Do Fruit Ninja Classic or Sonic Boom Dash have ads?

Sonic Boom Dash shows ads; Fruit Ninja Classic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja Classic or Sonic Boom Dash?

Fruit Ninja Classic ships an update monthly, and Sonic Boom Dash every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fruit Ninja Classic was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sonic Boom Dash on October 22, 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.*