# Fruit Ninja® vs Fish Cleaning Master

The clearest difference is rating: Fruit Ninja® at 4.7 against Fish Cleaning Master's 3.8. Fruit Ninja® also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (371K vs 5). Fish Cleaning Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fruit Ninja® sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Fish Cleaning Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Fruit Ninja®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Fish Cleaning Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, Fish Cleaning Master every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja® | Fish Cleaning Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (371K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja/id403858572/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-cleaning-master/id1613309529/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **371K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 412 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Ahmad Jalil Qarshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453678436) |

## 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


### Fish Cleaning Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-cleaning-master/id1613309529)

Relax your mind with this oddly satisfying ASMR game. Slice and carve colorful fish using soap cutter knives, enjoying the visual and auditory experience of shell carving and crushing. It's an anti-stress game designed for ultimate fun and relaxation.

**Highlights:** ASMR slicing and carving, Fish cutting simulation, Soap cutter knives, Anti-stress gameplay, Satisfying shell crushing, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja® free?

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

### Is Fish Cleaning Master free?

Fish Cleaning Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

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

Both Fruit Ninja® and Fish Cleaning Master show ads.

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

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, and Fish Cleaning Master every 11 months. Most recently, Fruit Ninja® was updated on September 26, 2026 and Fish Cleaning Master on June 5, 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.*