# Catan Classic vs Bloons TD 4

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bloons TD 4 at 82% against Catan Classic's 25%. Bloons TD 4 also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Catan Classic's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 238). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Catan Classic costs $4.99 and Bloons TD 4 $2.99 up front. Catan Classic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Bloons TD 4 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bloons TD 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catan Classic has 11K ratings behind it against 238, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Catan Classic's written reviews are positive against 82% of Bloons TD 4's.

Catan Classic ships an update every 5 months, Bloons TD 4 monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catan Classic | Bloons TD 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-classic/id335029050/reviews) | **[4.4 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-4/id404553553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 238 |
| Positive reviews | 24.8% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #19 |
| Size | 840 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United Soft Media Verlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/330111789) | [Ninja Kiwi](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) |

## What reviewers say

### Catan Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-classic/id335029050)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Board, #35 Top Paid · Strategy, #98 Top Paid · Games, #168 Top Paid (US App Store)

Engage in a classic board game of trading, building, and settling. Compete with up to four players online or against AI opponents. Expand your gameplay with purchasable expansions offering new scenarios and mechanics.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer, AI opponents with unique strategies, Trading and resource management, Expandable gameplay with DLC, Original rule set, Game statistics, Comprehensive tutorial

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The new scenarios | $1.99 | one-time |
| Catan - The Islands | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Seafarers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cities & Knights | $4.99 | one-time |
| All-expansions Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Faithful to the board game
- 🎮 Enjoyable AI opponents
- 🕹️ Customizable settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🧠 Unfair AI behavior
- 🎲 Questionable dice rolls
- 💰 Expensive expansions
- 🔍 Difficult to see the full board

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to reconnect to online games
- Freezing when placing the robber
- Disappearing resources and progress
- Inconsistent login and account management

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer improvements
- More game modes and scenarios
- Better UI optimization for newer devices
- Ability to save and resume games


### Bloons TD 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-4/id404553553)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Casual, #55 Top Paid · Strategy, #159 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Defend against waves of colorful enemies by strategically placing monkey towers. Unlock new towers, upgrades, and maps to master increasingly difficult challenges and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Monkey towers and upgrades, Multiple tracks and maps, Challenge Mode, Freeplay mode, Game Center integration, Ranking system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystal Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dreadnought | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frag Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monkey Tycoon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rank Up +2 Ranks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Map Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explosive Darts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Healthy Bananas | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Performance issues at higher rounds
- 📱 Needs optimization for newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes at higher rounds
- Restore purchases not working
- Extreme maps not loading
- Glitches with certain tower upgrades

**Requested features**

- More maps and levels
- Sandbox mode
- Multiplayer support
- More tower upgrades and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catan Classic free?

Catan Classic costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Bloons TD 4 free?

Bloons TD 4 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Catan Classic or Bloons TD 4?

Bloons TD 4 is rated higher. Catan Classic averages 3.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Bloons TD 4 averages 4.4 from 238 ratings.

### Do Catan Classic or Bloons TD 4 have ads?

Neither Catan Classic nor Bloons TD 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Catan Classic or Bloons TD 4?

Catan Classic ships an update every 5 months, and Bloons TD 4 monthly. Most recently, Catan Classic was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bloons TD 4 on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Catan Classic or Bloons TD 4?

Catan Classic currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Bloons TD 4 at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*