# Fruit Ninja® vs Flippy Pancake

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fruit Ninja® at weekly against Flippy Pancake's every 5 months. Fruit Ninja® also leads on ratings volume (371K vs 1.1K) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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 Flippy Pancake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.6 for Flippy Pancake. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja® has 371K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 62% of Flippy Pancake's.

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, Flippy Pancake every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja® | Flippy Pancake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (371K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja/id403858572/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-pancake/id1454503186/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **371K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 62.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 412 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) |

## What reviewers say

### Fruit Ninja®

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

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Action, #168 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


### Flippy Pancake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-pancake/id1454503186)

Master the art of pancake flipping in this engaging game. Tap and hold to cook, then time your release perfectly to flip, rotate, and land pancakes in various pans. Aim for targets, unlock new items, characters, and locations as you progress.

**Highlights:** Tap and hold to cook, Precise release timing for flips, Multiple pans and rotations, Unlockable items and characters, Explore new locations, High score challenges

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Adverts | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and charming game
- 🚀 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique and funny characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Repetitive gameplay can get boring
- 🤔 Aiming and controls could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- High score not saving correctly
- Ads opening App Store unexpectedly
- Aim reticle disappearing during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add difficulty levels
- Implement sound/vibration settings
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja® free?

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

### Is Flippy Pancake free?

Flippy Pancake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja® or Flippy Pancake?

Fruit Ninja® is rated higher. Fruit Ninja® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 371K ratings, while Flippy Pancake averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Fruit Ninja® or Flippy Pancake have ads?

Both Fruit Ninja® and Flippy Pancake show ads.

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

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, and Flippy Pancake every 5 months. Most recently, Fruit Ninja® was updated on September 28, 2026 and Flippy Pancake on September 18, 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.*