# Fruit Ninja® vs Fruit Master

The clearest difference is rating: Fruit Ninja® at 4.7 against Fruit Master's 3.8. Fruit Ninja® also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (371K vs 254). 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 Fruit Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fruit Ninja® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja® has 371K ratings behind it against 254, 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 52% of Fruit Master's.

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, Fruit Master every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja® | Fruit Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (371K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja/id403858572/reviews)** | [3.8 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-master/id1404967851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **371K** | 254 |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 51.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 412 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| 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:** #57 Top Free · Action, #158 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


### Fruit Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-master/id1404967851)

Engage in a fun fruit-slashing game where precise timing and accuracy are key to achieving high scores. Earn cocktails by completing levels to unlock bonus rewards and a fortune wheel spin. Challenge yourself to reach higher levels in this exciting arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Precise fruit slashing gameplay, Bonus score for multiple fruit hits, Earn cocktails by completing levels, Unlock fortune wheel spins, Progress through levels

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- ✨ Interesting and engaging game
- 🎮 Smooth performance
- 🚀 Good game for passing time
- 💡 Can be stress-relieving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay
- ⚠️ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🔄 Ads don't work for continue
- 📉 Difficulty doesn't increase

**Reported bugs**

- Shots go through fruits
- Game freezes during ads
- Game crashes
- Progress deleted after crash
- Ads don't work for continue option

**Requested features**

- Fix ads not working for continue
- Add more variety in fruits
- Add special effects for knives/shurikens
- Add levels with bosses
- Add more missions or objectives


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja® free?

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

### Is Fruit Master free?

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

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

Fruit Ninja® is rated higher. Fruit Ninja® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 371K ratings, while Fruit Master averages 3.8 from 254 ratings.

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

Both Fruit Ninja® and Fruit Master show ads.

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

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, and Fruit Master every 23 months. Most recently, Fruit Ninja® was updated on September 27, 2026 and Fruit Master on September 21, 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.*