# Clumsy Ninja vs Barber Chop

The clearest difference is rating: Clumsy Ninja at 4.8 against Barber Chop's 4.2. Clumsy Ninja also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clumsy Ninja sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Barber Chop sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clumsy Ninja holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clumsy Ninja has 409K ratings behind it against 8.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Clumsy Ninja's written reviews are positive against 50% of Barber Chop's.

Clumsy Ninja ships an update every 2 months, Barber Chop every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clumsy Ninja | Barber Chop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (409K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clumsy-ninja/id561416817/reviews)** | [4.2 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barber-chop/id625978965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **409K** | 8.3K |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 49.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #138 | **#120** |
| Size | 209 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NaturalMotion](https://appshunter.io/developer/330281898) | [Lajeune and Associates, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/625978968) |

## What reviewers say

### Clumsy Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clumsy-ninja/id561416817)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Family, #145 Top Grossing · Family, #197 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Interact with a virtual ninja, training him to learn new skills and discover hidden items. Embark on quests, customize his appearance, and witness unique, intelligent reactions. Experience unforgettable moments with your digital companion.

**Highlights:** Train ninja for new tricks and moves, Unlock new belts and items, Embark on quests and explore locations, Customize ninja's appearance, Interactive items like trampolines and punch bags, Unique character reactions and intelligence

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy All Colours A | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Box 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Toys 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Robot Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Box 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Nostalgic memories
- 😂 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Cute character designs
- 🎮 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow leveling/progression
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing quest/mission requirements
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Ninja getting stuck on trampoline
- Missions not registering as complete
- Losing progress/game data after updates

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer or competitive modes
- Improve reward system for leveling up
- Allow progress/account restoration across devices
- Expand storyline and character development


### Barber Chop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barber-chop/id625978965)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

This app offers a virtual hair salon and barber shop experience with a diverse cast of characters representing various ethnicities, genders, and abilities. Aspiring stylists can practice cutting, designing, and styling hair using realistic tools and share their creations.

**Highlights:** Diverse character selection, Realistic hair cutting tools, Hair design and styling, Share creations on social media, Undo and zoom functionality, Save designs to photo album

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Become OG Member | $5.99 | per month |
| Coin pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack of 150 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Selfie Tool | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack of 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wallpaper | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coloring Tool | $7.99 | one-time |
| VIP Lock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack of 1250 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Realistic hair cutting experience
- 💡 Ability to get creative with haircuts
- 👍 Good for learning hair cutting skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and black screen issues
- 🐛 Unrealistic hair physics and cutting mechanics
- 🔍 Limited character and tool selection
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for many users
- Cutting tools don't work as expected
- Saved haircuts not persisting between sessions
- Frequent freezing and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Add more hair styling tools like combs and brushes
- Implement a more realistic hair cutting system
- Expand character selection and customization options
- Reduce ads and make more features freely available


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clumsy Ninja free?

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

### Is Barber Chop free?

Barber Chop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clumsy Ninja or Barber Chop?

Clumsy Ninja is rated higher. Clumsy Ninja averages 4.8 out of 5 from 409K ratings, while Barber Chop averages 4.2 from 8.3K ratings.

### Do Clumsy Ninja or Barber Chop have ads?

Barber Chop shows ads; Clumsy Ninja does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clumsy Ninja or Barber Chop?

Clumsy Ninja ships an update every 2 months, and Barber Chop every 5 weeks. Most recently, Clumsy Ninja was updated on November 5, 2026 and Barber Chop on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Clumsy Ninja or Barber Chop?

Clumsy Ninja currently peaks at #138 in the App Store charts, and Barber Chop at #120. 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.*