Fruit Ninja® vs Bears vs. Art
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
Bears vs. Art
Join a bear's quest to destroy abstract art in galleries. Solve 125 unique puzzles, overcome security traps, and enjoy an ad-free, premium gaming experience. Unlock special abilities and explore endless challenges.
- 125 puzzles
- Destroy abstract art
- Avoid cunning traps
- Infinite mode
- Collect colorful costumes
- Exclusive premium version
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Bears vs. Art is the premium version of the slash em’ up puzzle game you love! Exclusive to this version of Bears vs. Art - enjoy uninterrupted, thought-provoking puzzles, with zero ads or in-app purchases. All you have to do is sign up now! Greedy millionaires have opened abstract art galleries to display and admire their latest work. Now Rory the bear is ready to fight back against the pointless pieces invading his home! Discover 125 galleries with exciting puzzles around every corner. Plan your moves carefully or race the clock in timed challenges to destroy every painting on every wall! Each painting is protected by sneaky security measures including lasers, spikes and mind-bending portals. Not to mention snooty guests, nosy security guards and art-snatching thieves! KEY FEATURES ● 125 PUZZLES AND COUNTING ● FIND ART AND RIP IT TO SHREDS: Abstract art? Subtext? Unbearable! ● AVOID CUNNING TRAPS: Roar and roll your way to success! ● DISCOVER INFINITE MODE: Play a never-ending supply of random puzzles! ● COLLECT COLORFUL COSTUMES; Gain special abilities that change the way you play! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Kick off your Guest Access with 60 minutes of gameplay! If you like what you see, start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com **************************************** View our privacy policy at https://halfbrick.com/hbpprivacy View our terms of service at https://www.halfbrick.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Fruit Ninja® at free with in-app purchases against Bears vs. Art's subscription. Fruit Ninja® also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (377K vs 137). Bears vs. Art's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (85% vs 71%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 Bears vs. Art sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fruit Ninja® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fruit Ninja® has 377K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Fruit Ninja®'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Bears vs. Art's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, Bears vs. Art every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fruit Ninja® | Bears vs. Art |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (377K ratings) — better | 4.6 (137 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | 84.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 377K — better | 137 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #57 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 412 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Halfbrick | Halfbrick Studios |
Customer experience
Fruit Ninja®
Bears vs. Art
User reviews
Fruit Ninja®
From 377K 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
Bears vs. Art
From 137 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🐻 Cute and fun game
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Unique concept of destroying art
- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Humorous and witty commentary
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Limited play time due to energy system
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and lack of progression
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
Bears vs. Art
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game resets progress after updates
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Connectivity issues and server problems
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content updates
- Ability to continue progress across devices
- Removal of energy system or more generous refills
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
Bears vs. Art
- Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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- Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
- Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- Halfbrick+$99.99
Questions
Is Fruit Ninja® free?
Is Bears vs. Art free?
Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja® or Bears vs. Art?
Do Fruit Ninja® or Bears vs. Art have ads?
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