# Fruit Ninja® vs Stack

The clearest difference is rating: Fruit Ninja® at 4.7 against Stack's 4.4. Fruit Ninja® also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 53%) and ratings volume (371K vs 59K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fruit Ninja® sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Stack sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fruit Ninja® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja® has 371K ratings behind it against 59K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Fruit Ninja®'s written reviews are positive against 53% of Stack's.

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, Stack every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja® | Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (371K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja/id403858572/reviews)** | [4.4 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack/id1080487957/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **371K** | 59K |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 52.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | #139 |
| Size | 412 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Fruit Ninja®

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

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Action, #196 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 (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bucket of Starfruit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gingerbread Truffles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Horse Avatar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starfruit Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Popup Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Gingerbread Man | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gingerbread Maker Dojo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Leprechaun's Hat Blade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Tavern Dojo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunny Egg Blade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunny Brook Dojo | $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 |
| Courageous Horse Blade | $6.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ember Blade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Game Theme - Bluey | $9.99 | one-time |
| Game Theme - PAC-MAN | $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


### Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack/id1080487957)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Test your reflexes in this addictive block-stacking game. Aim for the highest tower possible with simple, beautiful graphics. Compete globally for the top score.

**Highlights:** Block stacking gameplay, High score competition, Beautiful graphics, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Extra Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra Offline Earnings | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Grand | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Extra Lives | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Mega | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Ultra | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing graphics
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and calming
- 💪 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and lags
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks disappearing or glitching
- Game freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent performance on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose color schemes
- More variety in block designs
- Improved high score tracking
- Reduced ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja® free?

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

### Is Stack free?

Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja® or Stack?

Fruit Ninja® is rated higher. Fruit Ninja® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 371K ratings, while Stack averages 4.4 from 59K ratings.

### Do Fruit Ninja® or Stack have ads?

Both Fruit Ninja® and Stack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja® or Stack?

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, and Stack every 10 days. Most recently, Fruit Ninja® was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stack on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Fruit Ninja® or Stack?

Fruit Ninja® currently peaks at #68 in the App Store charts, and Stack at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*