Fruit Ninja® vs Samurai Slash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fruit Ninja®
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.
- Slice fruit, avoid bombs
- Classic, Arcade, and Zen modes
- Unlockable blades and dojos
- Daily challenges and events
- Local multiplayer
- Leaderboards
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Slice fruit, don’t slice bombs – that’s all you need to know to get started with addictive Fruit Ninja action! No matter how you like to play, the free version of the game is packed with features to satisfy your fruit-destroying appetite. Challenge yourself and see how long you can last in Classic mode, set a high score in Arcade mode or simply practise your fruit-slicing skills in Zen mode. A wide range of blades and dojos are at your disposal to help you cut your way to the top. Want more fun? Take a break and experience a new way to slice your favourite fruit with minigames, or test your mastery of the game and win prizes in the daily Challenge event. Go head-to-head and show off your skills as the ultimate ninja against your friends with leaderboards and local multiplayer. Up for a real challenge? Play Event mode and do battle against other ninjas for the chance to win unique blades and dojos. That’s not all though - give yourself the edge by logging in every day and be rewarded with daily prizes, including rare blades and dojos that you can use in other game modes! There has never been a better time to play Fruit Ninja, so unsheathe your sword and get ready for an addictive, action-packed gaming experience! IMPORTANT NOTICE This game contains optional in-app purchases. You can disable this feature in the settings menu of your device. View our privacy policy at http://halfbrick.com/pp View our terms of service at http://halfbrick.com/tos Need help with the game? Email us at fruitninja@halfbrick.com
Samurai Slash
Embark on an action-packed chase as the last samurai, dashing and slicing through enemies and bullets across diverse worlds. Upgrade your character, unlock legendary weapons, and conquer challenging bosses and levels to become the ultimate master.
- Dash and slice enemies
- Cut off bullets
- Explore 5+ worlds
- Face fearsome bosses
- Upgrade character
- Unlock legendary weapons
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You are the last samurai. Cut off the bullets and chop up the ennemies ! Dash & cut accross 5+ worlds Swipe and slash eveything. Face fearsome bosses & killer fruits Enjoy an Action packed chase through 40+ levels of crazy slashing action Uppgrade your character, fight your way to the top, unlock all legendary weapons, and become the Ultimate Samurai Master
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Fruit Ninja® at 378K against Samurai Slash's 8.5K. Fruit Ninja® also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Fruit Ninja® sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Samurai Slash 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 4.7 for Samurai Slash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja® has 378K ratings behind it against 8.5K, 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 61% of Samurai Slash's.
Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, Samurai Slash every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fruit Ninja® | Samurai Slash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (378K ratings) — better | 4.7 (8.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews — better | 60.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 378K — better | 8.5K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #59 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 412 MB | 355 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Halfbrick | Ketchapp |
Customer experience
Fruit Ninja®
Samurai Slash
User reviews
Fruit Ninja®
From 378K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and brings back memories
- 🎨 Colorful graphics and satisfying sound effects
- 🕹️ Variety of game modes (Classic, Arcade, Zen)
Room to improve
- 🔍 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
Samurai Slash
From 8.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤩 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying slashing mechanics
- 💯 Highly enjoyable experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance
Bugs and requests
Fruit Ninja®
Reported bugs
4 issues- Progression/profile being reset
- Blade/dojo powers not working as expected
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues (requiring constant internet access)
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Samurai Slash
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes at higher levels
- Enemies not spawning correctly
- Saved progress not loading properly
Requested features
3 requests- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Optimize performance for older devices
- Add more visual customization options
In-app purchases
Fruit Ninja®
- Bucket of Starfruit$0.99
- Starter Pack$0.99
- Special Offer$0.99
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- Gingerbread Truffles$0.99
- Horse Avatar$0.99
- Starfruit Pack 1$1.99
- Remove Popup Ads$1.99
- The Gingerbread Man$1.99
- Gingerbread Maker Dojo$1.99
- Leprechaun's Hat Blade$1.99
- Lucky Tavern Dojo$1.99
- Bunny Egg Blade$1.99
- Bunny Brook Dojo$1.99
- Barrel of Starfruit$3.99
- Barrel of Gold Apples$3.99
- Chainsaw Blade$4.99
- Courageous Horse Blade$6.99
- Golden Ember Blade$9.99
- Game Theme - Bluey$9.99
- Game Theme - PAC-MAN$9.99
Samurai Slash
- Remove ads$2.99
