Your Question

What's a good iOS game to kill some time when you're waiting for the lumber yard to open?

Fruit Ninja. It's simple, kinda mindless, and doesn't eat up the battery too bad.

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Look, sometimes you're stuck waiting, right? Lumber yard's late opening, or the concrete truck's delayed. Can't be workin' every second. Fruit Ninja is actually pretty good for that. It's simple enough, you just swipe at fruit. No complicated BS. Gets the job done for killin' 15-20 minutes. It's not gonna win any awards, but it's better than just staring at your phone. I've had it for a while, and it's still on my phone. Battery life ain't great on these new phones anyway, but Fruit Ninja doesn't drain it as fast as some of those other fancy games. Plus, you can play it one-handed, which is key when you're holdin' a coffee or tryin' to keep your gloves clean.

Key Features

Simple swipe controls, works even with gloves (if they're thin enough).
Quick to pick up, no complicated rules to learn.
Doesn't hog the battery like some of those other games.
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Simple, Addictive, Fun! This is a great game to play when you have a few minutes to kill.

★★★★★Verified User Review
iOSUpdated Jul 9, 2025
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Fruit Ninja®

by Halfbrick Studios

4.8/ 5.0
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Platform

iOS