# Fruit Ninja® vs Cut the Rope

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 (#53 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja® | Cut the Rope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (379K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja/id403858572/reviews) | **[4.8 (287K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-physics-puzzle/id1024506959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **379K** | 287K |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 47.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 412 MB | 434 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) |

## What reviewers say

### Fruit Ninja®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja/id403858572)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Free · Action, #160 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

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:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bucket of Starfruit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starfruit Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Popup Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Starfruit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gold Apples | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chainsaw Blade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ember Blade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Game Theme - Bluey | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-physics-puzzle/id1024506959)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magnets Tiny Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Solutions Tiny Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solutions Grande Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 3rd Season | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 2nd Season | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offer 8 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing app crashes
- Levels not saving progress after crashes
- Inability to exit certain ads

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*