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Head-to-head

Fruit Ninja® vs Temple Run

Fruit Ninja® 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Fruit Ninja®
Temple Run 4.4★ · Free + IAP 50

Fruit Ninja® is the better choice for players seeking a classic, fun experience, despite its current technical issues and ad complaints, as Temple Run suffers from more aggressive and problematic ad implementation.

Full reviews: Fruit Ninja® · Temple Run

Fruit Ninja® and Temple Run are both classic mobile games struggling with modern monetization. Fruit Ninja® offers a satisfying core gameplay loop, but users report frequent crashes and excessive ads. Temple Run also faces significant criticism for overwhelming ads, including issues with paid ad removal, and performance problems.

Head to head

Features tieR2R3R8R9
Fruit Ninja® Users enjoy the core fruit-slicing gameplay, finding it fun and stress-relieving R2R8. Some appreciate the graphics and special modes like Pac-Man and Bluey . However, recent updates have removed some options and changed the interface R9. Players also report that some blade powers no longer work and that the method for unlocking new blades and dojos has become a 'cheap ploy' involving loot boxes . There are requests for more mini-games to prevent boredom and for an offline mode R3R14R45.
Temple Run Temple Run is praised as a classic and nostalgic game . Players enjoy the simple, fun, and fast-paced gameplay . However, some find the game boring after a while . There are complaints about missing cloud save functionality and issues with controls, such as gaps on the ground not allowing jumps or difficulty with left/right movement . One user noted the game now uses AI .
Ease of Use tieR4R6R10R12
Fruit Ninja® The game is generally considered easy and satisfying to play . However, many users report significant issues with the app crashing on opening or during gameplay R4R6R10R12. Some experience lag and freezing . There are also complaints about visual overload in certain modes due to flashing backgrounds, which can be problematic for users with sensory issues .
Temple Run Temple Run is described as simple to play . However, users report glitches where the game won't let them jump over gaps or move left/right unless turning . iPhone users specifically mention issues with swiping down opening notifications and obscuring the screen . Some users also note longer loading times on certain devices and general stuttering .
Reliability edge: Fruit Ninja®R3R4R6R10
Fruit Ninja® Many recent reviews indicate severe reliability issues, with the app frequently crashing on launch or during gameplay R4R6R10R12. Users report black screens and immediate crashes R6. There are also instances of game progress being lost, with all blades and dojos disappearing , and blade powers not working as intended . The game also requires an internet connection, making it unplayable offline R3R14R45.
Temple Run Temple Run also has reliability concerns, with users reporting glitches where the game doesn't register jumps or movements . Some experience the App Store opening randomly, ending their run . Performance issues like stuttering and longer loading times are also mentioned .
Price/Value edge: Fruit Ninja®R3R13R22R25
Fruit Ninja® Fruit Ninja® is a free game with in-app purchases, but users are overwhelmed by the number of ads, calling them 'too many' and 'unplayable' R3R22R25. Some ads are unskippable or force users to external websites, requiring an app restart . There are complaints that even after paying for ad removal (e.g., $1.99), ads still appear or the app crashes R13. One user reported a subscription model of $2.99/month, which they found unacceptable .
Temple Run Temple Run is also free with in-app purchases, but it faces severe criticism for its ad strategy. Users report an 'abysmal' number of ads R67. Many ads are unskippable and appear after every run, even when declining to watch an ad for an extra life R67. Crucially, multiple users state that paying to remove ads (e.g., $1.99) does not work, and they still encounter ads, leading to feelings of being misled and requests for refunds R67R73R118.
Support tieR7R28R67R73
Fruit Ninja® One user reported sending messages to customer service about not receiving updates, but only received copy-pasted responses that did not address their issue R28. Another user mentioned that the game 'cannot be deleted from an iPhone' and continues to 'suck data' R7, which would indicate a severe lack of support if true.
Temple Run There is no direct feedback on customer support for Temple Run in the provided reviews. However, the widespread and persistent issues with ads, especially after paying for removal, suggest that user complaints regarding monetization are not being adequately addressed R67R73R118.
Pick Fruit Ninja® if

Pick Fruit Ninja® if you are looking for a classic, satisfying arcade game to relieve stress and don't mind occasional ads or potential technical glitches, hoping for future fixes. It's also a good choice if you appreciate the core gameplay and don't rely heavily on advanced features or offline play R2R8.

Pick Temple Run if

Pick Temple Run if you prioritize a simple, nostalgic endless runner experience and are willing to tolerate frequent, intrusive ads, or if you are comfortable with workarounds like turning off Wi-Fi to avoid them .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of recent negative reviews, primarily focused on ads and technical issues, despite high lifetime ratings. The evidence for support is thin for both, with only a couple of reviews mentioning it. The free-to-play model for both apps means many negative reviews stem from friction with ads, which is a common complaint for this monetization strategy.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in Fruit Ninja®?
Yes, many users report that Fruit Ninja® has too many ads, making the game 'unplayable' at times, with unskippable ads that often require restarting the app R3R22R25R31.
Does paying to remove ads work in Temple Run?
No, multiple users report that paying to remove ads in Temple Run does not work, as they still encounter pop-up ads for extra lives or unskippable ads after each run, leading to feelings of being misled and requests for refunds R67R73R118.
Can Fruit Ninja® be played offline?
No, Fruit Ninja® requires an internet connection to play, which frustrates users who wish to play it offline, for example, during travel R3R14R45.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] Fruit Ninja® 5/5 · US It’s the best thing ever and it’s so much fun: Very fun I like when there’s the rewards
  2. [R3] Fruit Ninja® 3/5 · US Good, but…: I love Fruit Ninja, but it has too many ads, and it doesn’t let you play offline, due to “servers.” This is why I’m rating it 3 stars, some pros in this game, others cons.
  3. [R8] Fruit Ninja® 5/5 · US Game: Good game. It is very fun
  4. [R9] Fruit Ninja® 3/5 · US Options: Some options were removed, and the interface was changed. Then again, the game is still good. lol
  5. [R4] Fruit Ninja® 1/5 · US Fix your app please: I downloaded it and I tried getting in but the app reseted its self so I tried 10 more times and nothing, what a peace of trash never downloading this app again! 😡
  6. [R6] Fruit Ninja® 3/5 · US Keeps crashing: When I open the game, it takes me to a black screen, then crashes. Halfbrick please fix this
  7. [R10] Fruit Ninja® 1/5 · US Sucks: Whenever I click the app I have one second until it kicks me out of it
  8. [R12] Fruit Ninja® 3/5 · US I just downloaded it and it won’t work .: I keep trying and trying but it’s still not working
  9. [R13] Fruit Ninja® 2/5 · US Rip off?: The game is fun but it glitches sometimes I have to close the app and restart it (it’s not my device it only happens with this app). Ads are annoying and everytime I click to pay the $1.99 to remove Ads, it plays an Ad then the app crashes out. Sound comes in and out sometimes. Paid $10 for the Bluey theme thinking that would get rid of Ads all together but nope I still get the Ads.
  10. [R22] Fruit Ninja® 1/5 · US Unplayable: So many ads it’s unplayable my children can’t even play the game because it gives them an unskipable ad every 2 seconds
  11. [R25] Fruit Ninja® 2/5 · US Ads: To many ads and trying to make you buy ads is too much
  12. [R7] Fruit Ninja® 1/5 · US Always there but….: It cannot be deleted from an IPhone once it’s installed. It looks uninstalled but it’s sucking your data sitting in your system & hidden data.
  13. [R28] Fruit Ninja® 1/5 · US The game no longer pushes updates: For at least a week, there have been no new updates. Uninstalling and reinstalling doesn't help. When I messaged customer service, they just copied and pasted a bunch of text without reading my message. · translated
  14. [R67] Temple Run 1/5 · US A classic ruined by greed: The ad placement of this game is abysmal. Even if you pay to have them removed, you still get popups (that you cannot disable anywhere in settings) asking you to watch an ad for another life. Paired with how awful mobile ads have become nowadays, a single misclick on these popups (an easy mistake to make because of their lazy and poor design) now requires fully quitting
  15. [R73] Temple Run 1/5 · US Misleading: Paid to remove ads. Still have to view ads to recover from bad moves. Completely misleading and I’m asking for a refund.
  16. [R31] Fruit Ninja® 1/5 · US Ads: Love the game. WAY TO MABY ADS. Hard to enjoy it.
  17. [R118] Temple Run 1/5 · US NO ADS SCAM: bruh I bought the “🚫 ads” logo and then it proceed to take my money and give me a ⏳ 4d 13 hr 9m timer ?!?!?! holy money grab, why not a one time payment?? your greed will be heard of from above
  18. [R14] Fruit Ninja® 5/5 · US Fun: Fun game for when your bored to bad that you can’t play it with out internet other then that it would’ve been the perfect road trip game
  19. [R45] Fruit Ninja® 3/5 · GB WE. NEED AN OFFLINE VERSION PLS: pls can we have a offline version so we can play on the bus and things

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store