# Traffic Rush vs Bloons TD 5 HD

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Traffic Rush at none against Bloons TD 5 HD's 10. Traffic Rush also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). Bloons TD 5 HD's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (19K vs 540).

Traffic Rush costs $0.99 and Bloons TD 5 HD $2.99 up front. Bloons TD 5 HD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Traffic Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bloons TD 5 HD holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloons TD 5 HD has 19K ratings behind it against 540, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Traffic Rush's written reviews are positive against 82% of Bloons TD 5 HD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Traffic Rush ships an update every 6 months, Bloons TD 5 HD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traffic Rush | Bloons TD 5 HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (540 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-rush/id322423174/reviews) | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-5-hd/id566199224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 540 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 81.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Ninja Kiwi](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) |

## What reviewers say

### Traffic Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-rush/id322423174)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Paid · Action, #142 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Direct vehicles and trains across intersections to prevent crashes. This engaging puzzle game offers two distinct modes and challenges players with increasing traffic intensity. It's easy to learn but difficult to master, providing a fun and strategic gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Direct vehicles and trains, Prevent traffic crashes, Two game modes: Traffic Rush and Rail Rush, Game Center integration, Universal app support, Widescreen compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple but fun concept
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 👍 Great for quick play sessions
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty progression could be improved
- 🔍 Lack of new content or updates
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🔍 Small screen size makes it hard to see vehicles

**Reported bugs**

- Swipe controls not always responsive
- Crashes on newer iOS devices
- Incompatibility issues with certain iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Add different difficulty levels or modes
- Introduce new gameplay elements like traffic lights or obstacles
- Allow listening to own music while playing
- Implement a level builder or editor
- Add more vehicles, locations, or themes


### Bloons TD 5 HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-5-hd/id566199224)

Build powerful towers and deploy special agents to defend against waves of invading Bloons. This top-rated tower defense game offers deep strategy, numerous upgrade paths, and endless replayability with various tracks and missions.

**Highlights:** 21 powerful towers with upgrade paths, 10 unique Special Agents, 50+ Tracks with reverse versions, 250+ Random Missions, New Bloon enemy types, Specialty Building upgrades, Monkey Lab for tower enhancements

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Monkey Money | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rank Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tower Unlock All Upgrades | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stash O Monkey Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle O' Monkey Money | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile O' Monkey Money | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile O' Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Cash Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault O' Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault O' Monkey Money | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Charming graphics and style
- 🎨 Variety of maps and difficulty levels
- 🕹️ Engaging tower defense mechanics
- 💰 Reasonable in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 💰 Some towers and upgrades are overpriced
- 🔒 Lack of cloud sync between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues on certain devices
- Inconsistent in-app purchase functionality
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs

**Requested features**

- New tower types and upgrades
- More boss battles and challenging content
- Improved level selection and navigation
- Co-op mode with chat functionality
- Ability to customize tracks and gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Traffic Rush free?

Traffic Rush costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bloons TD 5 HD free?

Bloons TD 5 HD costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Traffic Rush or Bloons TD 5 HD?

Bloons TD 5 HD is rated higher. Traffic Rush averages 4.5 out of 5 from 540 ratings, while Bloons TD 5 HD averages 4.8 from 19K ratings.

### Do Traffic Rush or Bloons TD 5 HD have ads?

Bloons TD 5 HD shows ads; Traffic Rush does not.

### Which is updated more often, Traffic Rush or Bloons TD 5 HD?

Traffic Rush ships an update every 6 months, and Bloons TD 5 HD every 2 months. Most recently, Traffic Rush was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bloons TD 5 HD on October 29, 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.*