Comparison

Fruit Ninja® vs Sonic Dash Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Slice fruit, avoid bombs
  • Classic, Arcade, and Zen modes
  • Unlockable blades and dojos
  • Daily challenges and events
  • Local multiplayer
  • Leaderboards
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

Sonic Dash Run

Experience fast-paced endless runner action with iconic characters like Sonic the Hedgehog. Race through vibrant 3D courses, dodge obstacles, collect rings, and battle familiar villains. Unlock new characters and explore classic Sonic environments in this exciting mobile game.

Highlights
  • Endless runner gameplay
  • Collect rings and power-ups
  • Battle iconic bosses
  • Unlock and play as Sonic characters
  • Explore classic Sonic levels
  • Easy-to-use controls
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Speed through epic endless runner action in Sonic Dash! Run, jump, spin, and race across stunning 3D courses with Sonic the Hedgehog and friends in SEGA’s hit fast-paced runner game. Dash through iconic zones, dodge obstacles, collect rings, and defeat powerful bosses in an adrenaline-fueled adventure packed with nonstop action, lightning-fast gameplay, and exciting events! Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, Amy, Blaze, Silver, and many more legendary Sonic characters. Unlock new runners, upgrade your abilities, and build the ultimate team as you compete in thrilling endless races and special limited-time challenges. Feel the rush of high-speed runner gameplay with easy controls, explosive boosts, and cinematic environments inspired by the Sonic universe. Whether you love arcade games, offline runner games, racing games, or action-packed adventures, Sonic Dash delivers endless fun for players of all ages. Race through iconic Sonic worlds including Green Hill Zone, Sky Sanctuary, Beach Zone, and more. Sprint across high-speed tracks, dodge traps, and blast through Badniks with Sonic’s signature Spin Dash attack. Take on epic boss battles against Dr. Eggman, Zazz, and other powerful enemies. Dodge attacks, react fast, and unleash powerful moves to earn huge rewards and dominate the leaderboards. Join fast-paced Blitz events and special seasonal challenges to unlock exclusive characters, rewards, and powerful upgrades. Compete in daily missions, complete exciting objectives, and discover new adventures every week. SONIC DASH FEATURES: EPIC ENDLESS RUNNER ACTION • Run, race, jump, and dash at incredible speed • Experience smooth and fast-paced endless runner gameplay • Easy-to-use controls designed for quick reflexes and nonstop action • Collect rings, power-ups, boosters, and rewards PLAY AS YOUR FAVORITE SONIC CHARACTERS • Unlock Sonic, Shadow, Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, Amy, Rouge, Blaze, Silver, and more • Upgrade characters with unique powers and abilities • Discover new costumes, special variants, and rare event characters FAST-PACED BLITZ EVENTS • Compete in limited-time blitz events and special challenges • Unlock exclusive rewards, characters, and collectibles • Climb leaderboards and complete daily missions ICONIC SONIC WORLDS IN 3D • Race through Green Hill Zone, Sky Sanctuary, Beach Zone, and more • Enjoy visually stunning 3D runner environments • Dash through loops, corkscrews, underwater paths, and high-speed tracks EPIC BOSS BATTLES • Battle Dr. Eggman, Zazz, and dangerous enemies • Dodge attacks and strike back with powerful Spin Dash moves • Earn massive rewards and high scores MORE THAN AN ENDLESS RUNNER • Rescue animal friends and explore the Sonic universe • Customize and upgrade your experience • Discover fresh content, events, and surprises regularly If you love endless runner games, racing games, fast arcade action, and Sonic adventures, Sonic Dash is the ultimate speed experience. Download now and start running! ------ Privacy Policy: http://www.sega.com/mprivacy/ Terms of Use: http://www.sega.com/Mobile_EULA SEGA’s Sonic Dash is ad-supported and in-app purchases are not required to progress. Ad-free play is available with an in-app purchase. Other than for users known to be under 13, this game may include “Interest Based Ads“ (please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#3IBADiscolure for more information) and may collect “Precise Location Data” (please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#5LocationDataDisclosure for more information). © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and SONIC DASH are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION.

Screenshots

Fruit Ninja®4 screens
Sonic Dash Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fruit Ninja® and Sonic Dash Run both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Sonic Dash Run's written reviews are positive against 71% of Fruit Ninja®'s. Fruit Ninja®'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fruit Ninja® sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Sonic Dash Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fruit Ninja® against 4.7 for Sonic Dash Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 371K and 418K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Fruit Ninja®'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Sonic Dash Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, Sonic Dash Run every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Fruit Ninja® versus Sonic Dash Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFruit Ninja®Sonic Dash Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (371K ratings)4.7 (418K ratings)
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews87.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings371K418K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#65 — better#80
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size412 MB351 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHalfbrick StudiosSEGA

Customer experience

Fruit Ninja®

All ratings371,174 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews3,252 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative21.5%

Sonic Dash Run

All ratings418,028 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews3,567 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.7%

User reviews

Fruit Ninja®

From 371K App Store ratings

What 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

Sonic Dash Run

From 418K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Awesome game
  • 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
  • 💡 Lots of characters to unlock
  • 👍 Enjoyable for all ages
  • 🚀 Addictive and replayable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game feels too easy after a while
  • 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
  • 💰 Difficult to unlock characters without spending money
  • 🔒 Lack of customization options
  • 🐛 Bosses feel repetitive

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

Sonic Dash Run

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes and freezes frequently
  • Obstacles and enemies are hard to see at times
  • Character cards and upgrades are glitchy
  • Leaderboard and multiplayer features not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more boss battles and enemy variety
  • Implement a story mode or progression system
  • Allow character customization and skins
  • Improve performance and reduce crashes
  • Add more zones and level variety

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Fruit Ninja®

One-time20
  • 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
10 purchases

Sonic Dash Run

One-time10
  • Free Revive$1.99
  • Sonic Dash- Pocket Money$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Breeze Bundle$3.99
  • Double Rings$3.99
  • Breakout Bundle$3.99
  • Espio the Chameleon$3.99
  • Classic Sonic$3.99
  • Booster Bundle$6.99
  • Chest Of Red Star Rings$9.99

Questions

Is Fruit Ninja® free?
Fruit Ninja® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sonic Dash Run free?
Sonic Dash Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja® or Sonic Dash Run?
Fruit Ninja® and Sonic Dash Run are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 371K and 418K ratings respectively.
Do Fruit Ninja® or Sonic Dash Run have ads?
Both Fruit Ninja® and Sonic Dash Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja® or Sonic Dash Run?
Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, and Sonic Dash Run every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fruit Ninja® was updated on October 16, 2026 and Sonic Dash Run on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, Fruit Ninja® or Sonic Dash Run?
Fruit Ninja® currently peaks at #65 in the App Store charts, and Sonic Dash Run at #80. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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