Raising Fruit Ninja age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Fruit Ninja age rating: we use the stricter of the two games, Fruit Ninja 2, which the App Store rates 9+. The ESRB rates the original Fruit Ninja E (everyone), with no content descriptors, and Apple's App Store rates the phone game 4+. Google Play lists it as Everyone. The sequel, Fruit Ninja 2, is rated 9+ on the App Store for infrequent guns or other weapons, and Apple says it contains loot boxes. Both phone games are free, show ads, and sell items for real money. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists the original for ages 7 and up.
Fruit Ninja at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
App Store: Fruit Ninja 2 is 9+; original E - –Contact with other players or strangers
No chat listed (App Store, both games) - ✓Purchases with real money
App Store: ads removal, packs, blades $0.99–$9.99 - ✓Paid random items
App Store: Fruit Ninja 2 contains Loot Boxes - –Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
ESRB: no descriptors; FN2 Apple: weapons only - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
None found
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count.
| Type | Phone game by Halfbrick (2010): swipe to slice flying fruit and avoid the bombs source |
|---|---|
| US & Canada (ESRB) | E (everyone) — no descriptors; also E on Xbox Kinect, PS Vita, and PS4 VR source |
| App Store (iOS) | Fruit Ninja: 4+ (ages 4 and up), contains ads, purchases $0.99–$9.99 source |
| App Store (Fruit Ninja 2) | 9+ (ages 9 and up) — infrequent guns or other weapons; contains loot boxes and ads source |
| Google Play | Everyone — no descriptors; Digital Purchases; 500M+ downloads source |
| Common Sense Media | 7+ — the violence is all against fruit |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Fruit Ninja?
Short answer: A game in which you swipe a finger across the screen to slice fruit that flies into the air, while avoiding bombs.
Halfbrick Studios, an Australian developer, released it on April 20, 2010. Versions followed for Xbox Kinect, PS Vita, and PlayStation VR. Fruit Ninja 2 came out on phones in November 2020, and Fruit Ninja Classic+ is on Apple Arcade.
Fruit Ninja age rating: what's in it
Short answer: The sequel, Fruit Ninja 2, is 9+ on the App Store; the original is E from the ESRB and 4+ on the App Store.
- ESRB: E, no descriptors. The ESRB says players "complete ninja training by slicing fruit." One console version, Fruit Ninja Kinect 2, adds Alcohol Reference for fruit trivia such as banana beer.
- App Store: 4+ for Fruit Ninja; 9+ for Fruit Ninja 2, infrequent guns or other weapons.
- Google Play: Everyone, no descriptors.
- Common Sense Media: 7+. It says no weapon is shown, and "the only thing that sprays here is fruit juice."
Ads, purchases, and loot boxes
Both phone games are free and show ads. Fruit Ninja sells ad removal, packs of starfruit, and blades, from $0.99 to $9.99, including a $9.99 Bluey theme. Fruit Ninja 2 sells a $7.99 Season Pass and gems up to $19.99, and the App Store lists loot boxes, which are items with random contents. Neither App Store listing mentions chat. We found no government action naming Fruit Ninja or Halfbrick.
The habit kids may copy: swipe at everything
The game rewards fast swipes at whatever flies up. The one thing to leave alone is the bomb.
Try tonight: spot the bomb
Play a slicing game in the air: you call out fruits, and your child slices with a hand. Now and then, say "bomb!" Their job is to freeze. Then say: "Stop, breathe, choose." In our program, this is the lesson "The Pause Button": stop, breathe, choose.
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FAQ
What age is Fruit Ninja for?
The ESRB rates it E (everyone), and the App Store rates it 4+. Common Sense Media lists it for ages 7 and up.
What is Fruit Ninja 2 rated?
The App Store rates Fruit Ninja 2 9+ for infrequent guns or other weapons, and lists loot boxes and ads. Google Play lists it as Everyone.
Does Fruit Ninja have in-app purchases?
Yes. The App Store lists ad removal, packs, and blades from $0.99 to $9.99, and the game shows ads.
Is Fruit Ninja violent?
The ESRB lists no content descriptors. Common Sense Media says the violence is all against fruit, and only fruit juice sprays.
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