# Fruit Ninja® vs Ninja Tobu

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja® | Ninja Tobu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (378K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja/id403858572/reviews)** | [4.1 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-tobu/id1163654683/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **378K** | 260 |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 64.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 412 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [CerebralFix](https://appshunter.io/developer/324302027) |

## What reviewers say

### Fruit Ninja®

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

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Action, #177 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


### Ninja Tobu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-tobu/id1163654683)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animal Spirit Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reaper Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shinobi Training (Discipline) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cyborg Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Warlock Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magus Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Festive Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| 750 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Survivalist | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dragon God Set | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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