# Fruit Ninja® vs Bears vs. Art

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Ninja® | Bears vs. Art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (377K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja/id403858572/reviews)** | [4.6 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-vs-art/id708779888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **377K** | 137 |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 412 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Fruit Ninja®

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

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · Action, #165 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


### Bears vs. Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-vs-art/id708779888)

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.

**Highlights:** 125 puzzles, Destroy abstract art, Avoid cunning traps, Infinite mode, Collect colorful costumes, Exclusive premium version

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐻 Cute and fun game
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Unique concept of destroying art
- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Humorous and witty commentary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Limited play time due to energy system
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and lack of progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after updates
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Connectivity issues and server problems

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to continue progress across devices
- Removal of energy system or more generous refills


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fruit Ninja® free?

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

### Is Bears vs. Art free?

Bears vs. Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fruit Ninja® or Bears vs. Art?

Fruit Ninja® is rated higher. Fruit Ninja® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 377K ratings, while Bears vs. Art averages 4.6 from 137 ratings.

### Do Fruit Ninja® or Bears vs. Art have ads?

Fruit Ninja® shows ads; Bears vs. Art does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fruit Ninja® or Bears vs. Art?

Fruit Ninja® ships an update weekly, and Bears vs. Art every 2 months. Most recently, Fruit Ninja® was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bears vs. Art on October 20, 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.*