# Fruit Ninja® vs Fruit Merge Master Fun

The clearest difference is rating: Fruit Ninja® at 4.7 against Fruit Merge Master Fun's 4.2. Fruit Ninja® also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 33%) and ratings volume (378K vs 37). Fruit Merge Master Fun's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fruit Ninja® sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Fruit Merge Master Fun sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fruit Ninja® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja® has 378K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Fruit Ninja®'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Fruit Merge Master Fun's.

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, Fruit Merge Master Fun every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja® | Fruit Merge Master Fun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (378K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja/id403858572/reviews)** | [4.2 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-merge-master-fun/id6472283631/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **378K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 412 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Vector Labs Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213774149) |

## What reviewers say

### Fruit Ninja®

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

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Free · Action, #169 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


### Fruit Merge Master Fun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-merge-master-fun/id6472283631)

Combine small fruits to grow larger ones in this garden game. Strategically merge fruits to create the biggest possible harvest and unlock helpful perks. Enjoy a relaxing ASMR experience with satisfying merging sounds.

**Highlights:** Combine fruits to grow larger, Unlockable perks, Relaxing ASMR sound effects, Strategic merging gameplay, Garden growth simulation, Learn fruit names

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| "Single Strike x40 | $2.99 | one-time |
| "Mega Blast" x25 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double strike x30 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| premium offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads +Perk | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads bundle | $5.00 | one-time |
| No ads. | $5.00 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $5.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja® free?

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

### Is Fruit Merge Master Fun free?

Fruit Merge Master Fun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja® or Fruit Merge Master Fun?

Fruit Ninja® is rated higher. Fruit Ninja® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 378K ratings, while Fruit Merge Master Fun averages 4.2 from 37 ratings.

### Do Fruit Ninja® or Fruit Merge Master Fun have ads?

Fruit Ninja® shows ads; Fruit Merge Master Fun does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja® or Fruit Merge Master Fun?

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, and Fruit Merge Master Fun every 9 days. Most recently, Fruit Ninja® was updated on October 31, 2026 and Fruit Merge Master Fun on October 24, 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.*