# Fruit Ninja® vs Color Switch

The clearest difference is chart position: Fruit Ninja® at #61 against Color Switch's unranked. Fruit Ninja® also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (371K vs 55K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fruit Ninja® sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Color Switch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for Color Switch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja® has 371K ratings behind it against 55K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Fruit Ninja®'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Color Switch's.

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, Color Switch every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja® | Color Switch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (371K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja/id403858572/reviews) | [4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-switch/id1314725881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **371K** | 55K |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **75.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 412 MB | 563 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) | [Color Switch Phoenix, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453601863) |

## What reviewers say

### Fruit Ninja®

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

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Free · Action, #162 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


### Color Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-switch/id1314725881)

Navigate a character through obstacles by matching colors in this addictive, visually stunning game. With over 1,000 levels, it tests reflexes and problem-solving skills with increasing difficulty. Enjoy vibrant graphics and catchy music for endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Color matching gameplay, Over 1,000 levels, Increasing difficulty, Vibrant colors and animations, Catchy music, Test reflexes and problem-solving

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP access - weekly plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Bonus Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Doubled Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Lots of game modes
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎮 Challenging yet enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💢 Too many ads
- 🔍 Lost progress after updates
- 🔍 Removed popular game modes
- ⏱️ Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with impossible obstacles
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Incorrect scoring and progress tracking
- Offline mode issues

**Requested features**

- Bring back old game modes
- Add more unique and creative game modes
- Implement a multiplayer mode
- Allow customization of music and sound effects
- Add a level editor for users to create their own levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja® free?

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

### Is Color Switch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja® or Color Switch?

Fruit Ninja® and Color Switch are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 371K and 55K ratings respectively.

### Do Fruit Ninja® or Color Switch have ads?

Both Fruit Ninja® and Color Switch show ads.

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

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, and Color Switch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fruit Ninja® was updated on September 26, 2026 and Color Switch on September 26, 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.*