Comparison

Fruit Ninja® vs Ninja Tobu

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

Ninja Tobu

Engage in a fast-paced action game where you jump, dodge, and attack through endless ninja battles. Master powerful moves and defeat enemies in challenging levels with stunning graphics. Become the ultimate ninja warrior.

Highlights
  • Tap to jump
  • Swipe to attack
  • Endless levels
  • Stunning graphics
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Ancient Japan setting
Features
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Step into the world of Ninja Tobu and test your skills in this fast-paced action game. Jump, dodge, and slice your way through endless levels of ninja battles as you strive to become the ultimate ninja master. You simply tap to power your jump, swipe to soar through the air and perform powerful attacks to defeat your enemies. Featuring stunning graphics and addictive gameplay, Ninja Tobu transports you to a world of ancient Japan, where you will face off enemies in challenging and fierce levels. With new levels added regularly, the excitement never ends. Download Ninja Tobu now and start your journey to become the ultimate ninja warrior.

Screenshots

Fruit Ninja®4 screens
Ninja Tobu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fruit Ninja® at 4.7 against Ninja Tobu's 4.1. Fruit Ninja® also leads on ratings volume (378K vs 260) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 20 one-off in-app purchases and Ninja Tobu sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fruit Ninja® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja® has 378K ratings behind it against 260, 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 65% of Ninja Tobu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, Ninja Tobu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Fruit Ninja® versus Ninja Tobu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFruit Ninja®Ninja Tobu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (378K ratings) — better4.1 (260 ratings)
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews — better64.8% of reviews
Number of ratings378K — better260
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#62 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size412 MB204 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHalfbrickCerebralFix

Customer experience

Fruit Ninja®

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

Ninja Tobu

All ratings260 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews310 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative27.4%

User reviews

Fruit Ninja®

From 378K 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

Ninja Tobu

From 260 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 🎨 Excellent art style
  • 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🕹️ Overly difficult challenges
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Long loading times

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

Ninja Tobu

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Level 66 not loading
  • Character getting stuck in walls
  • Daily rewards not working
  • Progress loss after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • More characters and customization options
  • Additional game modes and levels
  • Ability to save and restore progress
  • Leaderboard and social features

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Fruit Ninja®

One-time20
  • Bucket of Starfruit$0.99
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Special Offer$0.99
Show 17 more
  • Gingerbread Truffles$0.99
  • Horse Avatar$0.99
  • Starfruit Pack 1$1.99
  • Remove Popup Ads$1.99
  • The Gingerbread Man$1.99
  • Gingerbread Maker Dojo$1.99
  • Leprechaun's Hat Blade$1.99
  • Lucky Tavern Dojo$1.99
  • Bunny Egg Blade$1.99
  • Bunny Brook Dojo$1.99
  • Barrel of Starfruit$3.99
  • Barrel of Gold Apples$3.99
  • Chainsaw Blade$4.99
  • Courageous Horse Blade$6.99
  • Golden Ember Blade$9.99
  • Game Theme - Bluey$9.99
  • Game Theme - PAC-MAN$9.99
14 purchases

Ninja Tobu

One-time14
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 300 Coins$1.99
  • Animal Spirit Set$1.99
Show 11 more
  • Reaper Set$1.99
  • Shinobi Training (Discipline)$1.99
  • Cyborg Set$2.99
  • Warlock Set$2.99
  • Magus Set$2.99
  • Festive Set$2.99
  • 750 Coins$3.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
  • Survivalist$3.99
  • 2000 Coins$9.99
  • Dragon God Set$14.99

Questions

Is Fruit Ninja® free?
Fruit Ninja® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ninja Tobu free?
Ninja Tobu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja® or Ninja Tobu?
Fruit Ninja® is rated higher. Fruit Ninja® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 378K ratings, while Ninja Tobu averages 4.1 from 260 ratings.
Do Fruit Ninja® or Ninja Tobu have ads?
Both Fruit Ninja® and Ninja Tobu show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja® or Ninja Tobu?
Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, and Ninja Tobu every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fruit Ninja® was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ninja Tobu on October 24, 2026.

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