# Sonic Boom Dash vs Fruit Ninja 2

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Boom Dash | Fruit Ninja 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-boom-dash/id968744559/reviews) | **[4.7 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja-2/id1330898775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31K | **117K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.5% of reviews** | 52.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 324 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonic Boom Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-boom-dash/id968744559)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boom Boost Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boom Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Taster Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expert Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Hero Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Fruit Ninja 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-ninja-2/id1330898775)

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Second Garden Row | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stockpile of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*