# Fruit Ninja® vs Knife Apple Hit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fruit Ninja® at 71% against Knife Apple Hit's 11%. Fruit Ninja® also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (371K vs 133). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fruit Ninja® sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Knife Apple Hit sells 2 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja® has 371K ratings behind it against 133, 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 11% of Knife Apple Hit's.

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, Knife Apple Hit every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja® | Knife Apple Hit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (371K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja/id403858572/reviews)** | [4.5 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-apple-hit-throw-master/id1390443340/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **371K** | 133 |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 412 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [8GREAT GAMES, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680456883) |

## What reviewers say

### Fruit Ninja®

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

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Free · Action, #194 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


### Knife Apple Hit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-apple-hit-throw-master/id1390443340)

Engage in a thrilling knife-throwing challenge to slice apples and break logs. Master your timing and aim to defeat bosses and unlock a variety of new knives. Avoid hitting existing knives or spikes to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Throw knives at logs, Slice apples to unlock knives, Defeat bosses for exclusive knives, Avoid hitting knives and spikes, Timed actions and careful targeting

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apples Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack in Knife Apple Hit | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja® free?

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

### Is Knife Apple Hit free?

Knife Apple Hit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja® or Knife Apple Hit?

Fruit Ninja® is rated higher. Fruit Ninja® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 371K ratings, while Knife Apple Hit averages 4.5 from 133 ratings.

### Do Fruit Ninja® or Knife Apple Hit have ads?

Both Fruit Ninja® and Knife Apple Hit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja® or Knife Apple Hit?

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, and Knife Apple Hit every 3 months. Most recently, Fruit Ninja® was updated on September 24, 2026 and Knife Apple Hit on August 28, 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.*