Comparison

Fruit Ninja® vs Cut the Rope

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fruit Ninja®

Slice fruit and avoid bombs in this addictive arcade game. Master three distinct modes, unlock powerful blades and dojos, and compete with friends. Daily challenges and events offer unique rewards for skilled players.

Highlights
  • Slice fruit, avoid bombs
  • Classic, Arcade, and Zen modes
  • Unlockable blades and dojos
  • Daily challenges and events
  • Local multiplayer
  • Leaderboards
Features
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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! No matter how you like to play, the free version of the game is packed with features to satisfy your fruit-destroying appetite. Challenge yourself and see how long you can last in Classic mode, set a high score in Arcade mode or simply practise your fruit-slicing skills in Zen mode. A wide range of blades and dojos are at your disposal to help you cut your way to the top. Want more fun? Take a break and experience a new way to slice your favourite fruit with minigames, or test your mastery of the game and win prizes in the daily Challenge event. Go head-to-head and show off your skills as the ultimate ninja against your friends with leaderboards and local multiplayer. Up for a real challenge? Play Event mode and do battle against other ninjas for the chance to win unique blades and dojos. That’s not all though - give yourself the edge by logging in every day and be rewarded with daily prizes, including rare blades and dojos that you can use in other game modes! There has never been a better time to play Fruit Ninja, so unsheathe your sword and get ready for an addictive, action-packed gaming experience! IMPORTANT NOTICE This game contains optional in-app purchases. You can disable this feature in the settings menu of your device. View our privacy policy at http://halfbrick.com/pp View our terms of service at http://halfbrick.com/tos Need help with the game? Email us at fruitninja@halfbrick.com

About

Cut the Rope

Guide candy to a hungry monster by cutting ropes and using various gadgets. Solve physics-based puzzles across numerous themed levels, collecting stars and rewards.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Rope cutting mechanics
  • Gadget usage
  • Star collection
  • Themed levels
  • Offline play
Features
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OM NOM IS HUNGRY — AND HE WANTS CANDY! It is up to you to help him in 425 physics-based puzzle levels across 17 themed boxes in this GOAT puzzler! Cut ropes, use clever gadgets, and collect stars to feed the adorable green monster Om Nom with a massive sweet tooth. Each box brings new puzzle mechanics and challenges, like: • Toy Box – bouncy platforms and unpredictable surprises • Magic Box – magic hats and the trick of teleporting the candy • Steam Box – valves, steam and mechanical fun • Cosmic Box – gravity switches and clever twists HOW TO PLAY: • Cut ropes to guide candy to Om Nom • Use bubbles, air cushions, valves and even bees to solve tricky puzzles • Defy the laws of physics with superpowers • Collect stars and coins to unlock new boxes, gain rewards, and get Om Nom new sweets to eat FEATURES: • Super satisfying physics-based gameplay • Fast-paced, addictive single-player brain teasers • Hilarious cartoons about Om Nom “Om Nom Stories” • Play offline anywhere, anytime • Fun for all ages, from kids to the young at heart Feed Om Nom, collect stars, and enjoy the award-winning, globally loved puzzle adventure that has captivated millions of players worldwide! Cut the Rope is free to download and play, however, some in-game items can be purchased for real money, including randomised items. For more information, please see our Terms of Use (https://www.zeptolab.com/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://www.zeptolab.com/privacy).

Screenshots

Fruit Ninja®4 screens
Cut the Rope4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fruit Ninja® and Cut the Rope both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Fruit Ninja®'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Cut the Rope's. Fruit Ninja® also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cut the Rope sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fruit Ninja® against 4.8 for Cut the Rope. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 379K and 287K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Fruit Ninja®'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Cut the Rope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, Cut the Rope every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Fruit Ninja® versus Cut the Rope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFruit Ninja®Cut the Rope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (379K ratings)4.8 (287K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews — better47.3% of reviews
Number of ratings379K — better287K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#51 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size412 MB434 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperHalfbrickZeptoLab UK Limited

Customer experience

Fruit Ninja®

All ratings371,174 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews3,263 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative21.4%

Cut the Rope

All ratings286,785 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,478 reviews
Positive47.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative44.0%

User reviews

Fruit Ninja®

From 379K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic and brings back memories
  • 🎨 Colorful graphics and satisfying sound effects
  • 🕹️ Variety of game modes (Classic, Arcade, Zen)

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Progression system is now locked behind loot boxes/paywalls
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Bugs, glitches, and crashes
  • 🔄 Progression reset issues
  • 🤔 Unnecessary changes to core gameplay mechanics

Cut the Rope

From 287K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Entertaining and challenging
  • 🤩 Nostalgic childhood game
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model to remove ads
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

Bugs and requests

Fruit Ninja®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Progression/profile being reset
  • Blade/dojo powers not working as expected
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Connectivity issues (requiring constant internet access)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back the original progression system and unlock blades/dojos through gameplay
  • Reduce the frequency and intrusiveness of ads
  • Add a paid, ad-free version of the game
  • Improve stability and fix bugs/glitches
  • Restore classic game modes and features

Cut the Rope

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads causing app crashes
  • Levels not saving progress after crashes
  • Inability to exit certain ads

Requested features

3 requests
  • Custom level creation and sharing
  • Ability to play with Om Nom character
  • Option to disable hints and superpowers

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Fruit Ninja®

One-time10
  • Bucket of Starfruit$0.99
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Special Offer$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Starfruit Pack 1$1.99
  • Remove Popup Ads$1.99
  • Barrel of Starfruit$3.99
  • Barrel of Gold Apples$3.99
  • Chainsaw Blade$4.99
  • Golden Ember Blade$9.99
  • Game Theme - Bluey$9.99
10 purchases

Cut the Rope

One-time10
  • Disable Ads$0.99
  • Magnets Tiny Pack$1.99
  • Solutions Tiny Pack$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Value pack!$2.99
  • Solutions Grande Pack$3.99
  • Unlock 3rd Season$4.99
  • Offer 7$4.99
  • Unlock 2nd Season$5.99
  • No Ads Bundle 1$9.99
  • Offer 8$9.99

Questions

Is Fruit Ninja® free?
Fruit Ninja® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cut the Rope free?
Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja® or Cut the Rope?
Cut the Rope is rated higher. Fruit Ninja® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 379K ratings, while Cut the Rope averages 4.8 from 287K ratings.
Do Fruit Ninja® or Cut the Rope have ads?
Both Fruit Ninja® and Cut the Rope show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja® or Cut the Rope?
Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, and Cut the Rope every 4 weeks. Most recently, Fruit Ninja® was updated on November 9, 2026 and Cut the Rope on November 9, 2026.

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