Comparison

Doodle Army vs Bloons Super Monkey

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Doodle Army

Engage in an endless shooting adventure against waves of enemies. Utilize a vast arsenal of over 40 weapons and play as more than 40 unlockable characters across multiple battle zones. The game features a tutorial and auto-saving to guide your progress.

Highlights
  • Endless shooting gameplay
  • Over 40 weapons
  • Over 40 unlockable characters
  • Multiple battle zones
  • In-game tutorial
  • Checkpoint auto-saving
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The Doodle Army™ wants you! Enlist today and cut down wave after wave of enemies in this endless shooting adventure! Hear the sweet screams of your victims as you strafe them with submachine gun fire or explode them with grenades and roast their remains with the flamethrower. The in game tutorial and Drill Sergeant will guide you through the basics in Boot Camp. Soon you will be on your way to creating your very own heaping piles of bloodied baddies. See how far you can go before the enemy overwhelms you! -Employ over 40 different weapons including: pistols, submachine guns, sniper rifles, shotguns, grenade launchers,assault rifles, chainsaws, lasers, grenades, and the dreaded flamethrower -Play as one of over 40 unlock-able characters in one of over six battle zones. -Two control styles available. -Continue your progress with checkpoint auto saving. THANK YOU: Thank you to the users for your support and feedback.

About

Bloons Super Monkey

Pilot a super-powered monkey through vibrant worlds, popping millions of balloons. Unlock over 20 upgrades and power-ups to aid your quest. This game offers simple controls for all ages and a significant challenge for seasoned players.

Highlights
  • 5 worlds to explore
  • 20+ super-power upgrades
  • In-game powerups
  • High score tracking
  • Easy to learn controls
  • Non-violent gameplay
Features
Currently charting
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1.5.3 Update: Improved iOS 8 compatability. Overview: One Monkey, one super-suit, and one million Bloons. Soar through 5 worlds of Bloon-popping goodness for the whole family, as you earn your way through more than 20 super-power upgrades. With simple controls that anyone can play but plenty of late-stage challenge for experienced gamers, Bloons Super Monkey is guaranteed to keep the kids (and you) quiet on those long bus, train, plane, and car rides. * Easy to pick up and play. * Non-violent fun for all the family - no health bars or dying. * Five groovy music tracks. * Built in high scores. * In-game powerups like smart bombs and bloon freezer help give you the edge. * 24 awesome Super Monkey upgrades like quad darts, double boomerangs, super plasma, and smart missiles.

Screenshots

Doodle Army4 screens
Bloons Super Monkey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Doodle Army at 84% against Bloons Super Monkey's 36%. Doodle Army also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Bloons Super Monkey's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Doodle Army costs $1.99 and Bloons Super Monkey $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Doodle Army holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Army has 1.5K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Doodle Army's written reviews are positive against 36% of Bloons Super Monkey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodle Army ships an update monthly, Bloons Super Monkey every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Doodle Army versus Bloons Super Monkey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle ArmyBloons Super Monkey
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better3.4 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews — better36.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better95
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#63 — better#161
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChad TownsNinja Kiwi

Customer experience

Doodle Army

All ratings1,526 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews376 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative9.0%

Bloons Super Monkey

All ratings95 ratings
Positive55.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative34.7%
Written reviews311 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral14.8%
Negative49.2%

User reviews

Doodle Army

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
  • 💥 Exciting boss battles
  • 🎨 Great retro graphics
  • 🕹️ Simple and addictive controls
  • 🕰️ Brings back childhood memories

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (sound issues, score not recording, etc.)
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔊 Annoying sound effects

Bloons Super Monkey

From 95 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 💡 Great graphics and music

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Game progress not saved
  • 👎 Short gameplay, not enough content

Bugs and requests

Doodle Army

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sound not working in missions
  • Boss battle scores not recording
  • Game Center integration not functioning
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update for iOS 11 and newer devices
  • Add more levels and maps
  • Implement multiplayer mode
  • Add character customization options
  • Improve vehicle controls
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  • Introduce new gameplay modes (e.g., zombie survival)

Bloons Super Monkey

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when buying upgrades
  • Unable to progress past certain levels
  • Scores and progress not saved
  • Compatibility issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and stages
  • Additional upgrades and power-ups
  • Save/continue feature
  • Endless/free play mode

In-app purchases

None

Doodle Army

No in-app purchases

None

Bloons Super Monkey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doodle Army free?
Doodle Army costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bloons Super Monkey free?
Bloons Super Monkey costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Doodle Army or Bloons Super Monkey?
Doodle Army is rated higher. Doodle Army averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Bloons Super Monkey averages 3.4 from 95 ratings.
Do Doodle Army or Bloons Super Monkey have ads?
Neither Doodle Army nor Bloons Super Monkey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doodle Army or Bloons Super Monkey?
Doodle Army ships an update monthly, and Bloons Super Monkey every 4 months. Most recently, Doodle Army was updated on October 18, 2026 and Bloons Super Monkey on October 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, Doodle Army or Bloons Super Monkey?
Doodle Army currently peaks at #63 in the App Store charts, and Bloons Super Monkey at #161. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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