Comparison

Sonic Boom Dash vs Fruit Ninja 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sonic Boom Dash

Experience a thrilling 3D endless runner with iconic characters from the Sonic Boom TV series. Race through vibrant worlds, utilize unique character abilities, and overcome new obstacles. Collect magical sprites and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Team Play mode with character swapping
  • Unique character special powers
  • New obstacles and Badniks
  • Swing & Tilt gameplay with Enerbeam
  • Collect and evolve magical Sprites
  • Daily SEGA Challenges and Events
  • Leveling system to unlock challenges
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The world’s fastest hedgehog returns in a high-octane sequel built for the next generation of mobile gaming. Sonic Boom Dash fuses the legendary speed of SEGA’s classic runners with the tactical depth of the hit Sonic Boom universe. This isn't just a race; it’s a fully immersive, multi-layered dash through 3D worlds that push your reflexes to the limit. Explore Immersive 3D Worlds Embark on a high-speed journey through breathtaking 3D landscapes and exhilarating new challenges. Whether you're navigating lush jungles or futuristic ruins, the gameplay is truly endless. Take control of your destiny by choosing the ultimate runner from the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog roster. Will you dash as the legendary Sonic, or master the track with Shadow, Tails, Amy, Knuckles, Vector, or the fearless newcomer, Sticks the Badger? Epic Graphics, Elite Precision Experience the "Boom" with stunning, console-quality graphics that bring every loop and jump to life. Race through meticulously designed courses filled with high-stakes hazards and intricate obstacles. It’s not just about running—it’s about precision. Dodge, jump, and weave your way through epic levels as you fight for the top of the leaderboard and claim your victory. Endless Action for Every Generation Built for fans of all ages, Sonic Boom offers a deep, rewarding gameplay experience that kids and adults alike can’t put down. The more you run, the more you achieve! Unlock an entire stable of classic characters and customize your experience by selecting the runner that fits your style. Sonic and his team are at the starting line—are you ready to join the race? GAME FEATURES -ICONIC ROSTER: Play as Sonic, Shadow, Tails, Amy, Knuckles, Vector, or the wild and unpredictable Sticks the Badger. -STUNNING 3D ENVIRONMENTS: Race through lush jungles and futuristic landscapes in the beautiful Sonic Boom world, featuring graphics optimized for high-speed thrills. -EVOLVE YOUR GAMEPLAY: Collect and evolve magical Sprites. These tiny companions provide instant boosts, reviving you from crashes or extending your dash power. -LIVE EVENTS & CHALLENGES: Don't just run for a high score—run for glory. Compete in Daily SEGA Challenges and special events to unlock exclusive rewards and rare prizes. Dash into the next generation of endless runners. The world of Sonic Boom is waiting—are you fast enough to handle it? - - - - - Privacy Policy: http://www.sega.com/mprivacy/ Terms of Use: https://games.sega.com/eula SEGA’s Sonic Boom Dash is ad-supported and in-app purchases are not required to progress. Ad-free play is available with an in-app purchase. Other than for users known to be under 13, this game may include "Interest Based Ads" (please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#3IBADiscolure for more information) and may collect "Precise Location Data" (please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#5LocationDataDisclosure for more information). © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, SONIC DASH and SONIC BOOM are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Holdings Co., Ltd. or its affiliates.

About

Fruit Ninja 2

Engage in fast-paced fruit-slicing battles against players worldwide. Collect and upgrade powerful blades and unlock unique power-ups to dominate the competition and climb the ranks to become the ultimate ninja champion. Enjoy classic arcade action with a competitive twist.

Highlights
  • Player-versus-player gameplay
  • Unlock and upgrade blades
  • Collect and use power-ups
  • Compete in leagues
  • VS Friend mode
  • Unlock avatars and taunts
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Collect and upgrade blades and powerups in action-packed fun! Ready your blade, ninja. Everyone's favourite fruit slicing action adventure is back with an exciting, real-time competitive edge! Challenge other ninjas from around the world as you work your way up the ranks to become the Fruit Ninja champion. Whether your reflexes are sharp, wisdom is deep, or you just really hate organic food, Fruit Ninja 2 promises to give you deep, engaging matches in bite-sized slices of time. So what are you waiting for? Draw your blade and prepare to fight! Hop into all your favorite memories from the golden days of mobile with this classic similar to games like Angry Birds, Subway Surfers, Temple Run, Cut The Rope, Jetpack Joyride, Plants vs Zombies, Clash of Clans, Candy Crush, Fun Run, Hill Climb Racing, Flappy Bird, and more! FEATURES: - Most addictive player-versus-player gameplay on mobile - Turn the tide of battle when you unleash an all new variety of powerups - Collect and hone powerful and legendary blades to get the edge over your opponents - Beautiful arenas set the stage for ultimate showdowns - Become a champion by slicing your way up through the leagues - Master combos, criticals, and blitzing to find your winning strategy - Invite others using the VS Friend mode to find out who the greatest ninja is among your friends and family - Show off your inner ninja as you unlock avatars and taunt packs Privacy policy: http://halfbrick.com/pp Terms of service: http://halfbrick.com/tos

Screenshots

Sonic Boom Dash4 screens
Fruit Ninja 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sonic Boom Dash at 74% against Fruit Ninja 2's 52%. Fruit Ninja 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sonic Boom Dash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fruit Ninja 2 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fruit Ninja 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 117K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Sonic Boom Dash's written reviews are positive against 52% of Fruit Ninja 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, Fruit Ninja 2 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sonic Boom Dash versus Fruit Ninja 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonic Boom DashFruit Ninja 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31K ratings)4.7 (117K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews — better52.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31K117K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size324 MB1.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEGAHalfbrick

Customer experience

Sonic Boom Dash

All ratings31,246 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews703 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral11.2%
Negative15.2%

Fruit Ninja 2

All ratings116,987 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews1,537 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral9.8%
Negative38.2%

User reviews

Sonic Boom Dash

From 31K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing
  • 🚀 Awesome
  • 🚀 Best game ever
  • 🚀 Cool game
  • 🚀 Fun and challenging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes more often than not
  • 🐛 Glitchy, with progress reset issues
  • 🐛 Laggy, especially in busy areas
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 💰 Expensive characters and in-app purchases

Fruit Ninja 2

From 117K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Variety of game modes
  • 🚀 Smooth multiplayer experience
  • 👍 Visually appealing
  • 🚀 Improved from original Fruit Ninja

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Predatory in-app purchases and monetization
  • 🔒 Requires constant online connection
  • 🐛 Progression and rewards system issues
  • 🤖 Suspected use of bots in leaderboards

Bugs and requests

Sonic Boom Dash

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes frequently
  • Progress gets reset unexpectedly
  • Freezing and connectivity issues
  • Glitches with the enerbeam and obstacles
  • Ads cause sound issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more characters like Metal Sonic, Silver, Blaze, Espio, Charmy, etc.
  • Introduce boss battles and more varied levels
  • Reduce the cost of characters and make it easier to unlock them
  • Allow customization of characters and sprites
  • Add more events and challenges
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  • Improve the event system and make it less frustrating
  • Fix the sound issues and bugs

Fruit Ninja 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
  • Rewards and progress not saving properly
  • Multiplayer matches freezing or disconnecting
  • Glitches in mini-game modes
  • Leaderboard and event issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline gameplay mode
  • Ability to play classic/arcade modes without restrictions
  • Fairer and more balanced multiplayer matchmaking
  • Reduced grind for progression and rewards
  • Removal of pay-to-win elements

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Sonic Boom Dash

One-time10
  • Quick Bundle$1.99
  • Boom Boost Discount$1.99
  • Extreme Offer$1.99
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  • Boom Boost$2.99
  • Taster Bundle$4.99
  • Apprentice Bundle$9.99
  • Expert Bundle$19.99
  • Master Bundle$49.99
  • Ultra Offer$49.99
  • Hero Bundle$99.99
14 purchases

Fruit Ninja 2

One-time14
  • Handful of Gems$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Special Offer 2$1.99
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  • Special Offer 3$2.99
  • Second Garden Row$2.99
  • No Ads Bundle$3.99
  • Bucket of Gems$4.99
  • Special Offer Gems$4.99
  • Season Pass$7.99
  • Chest of Gems$9.99
  • Season Pass Bundle$12.99
  • Cart of Gems$19.99
  • Stockpile of Gems$49.99
  • Mountain of Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Sonic Boom Dash free?
Sonic Boom Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fruit Ninja 2 free?
Fruit Ninja 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sonic Boom Dash or Fruit Ninja 2?
Fruit Ninja 2 is rated higher. Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Fruit Ninja 2 averages 4.7 from 117K ratings.
Do Sonic Boom Dash or Fruit Ninja 2 have ads?
Both Sonic Boom Dash and Fruit Ninja 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonic Boom Dash or Fruit Ninja 2?
Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fruit Ninja 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sonic Boom Dash was updated on October 19, 2026 and Fruit Ninja 2 on October 19, 2026.

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