# Fruit Ninja® vs Sonic Dash Run

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja® | Sonic Dash Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (371K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja/id403858572/reviews) | [4.7 (418K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-dash-run/id582654048/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 371K | **418K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | #81 |
| Size | 412 MB | 351 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) |

## What reviewers say

### Fruit Ninja®

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

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Action, #208 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


### Sonic Dash Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-dash-run/id582654048)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Revive | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Dash- Pocket Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Breeze Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Rings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Breakout Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Espio the Chameleon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Classic Sonic | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Chest Of Red Star Rings | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #68 in the App Store charts, and Sonic Dash Run at #81. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*