# Sync vs Bloons TD 5 HD

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sync at none against Bloons TD 5 HD's 10. Sync also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (97% vs 82%). Bloons TD 5 HD's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 40 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 33). On rating and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sync against 4.8 for Bloons TD 5 HD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloons TD 5 HD has 19K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Sync's written reviews are positive against 82% of Bloons TD 5 HD's.

Sync ships an update every 40 months, Bloons TD 5 HD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sync | Bloons TD 5 HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-ball/id356277312/reviews) | [4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-5-hd/id566199224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.8% of reviews** | 81.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tozai, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/356277315) | [Ninja Kiwi](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) |

## What reviewers say

### Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-ball/id356277312)

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle experience where you guide synchronized balls to designated holes using simple swipes. Navigate through increasingly complex mazes, strategically using walls to achieve your goals. Enjoy a tranquil yet stimulating challenge with 80 levels, designed for thoughtful problem-solving without time pressure.

**Highlights:** Swipe to move synchronized balls, Align balls into holes, Use maze walls for strategy, Avoid falling off the platform, Progress through 80 levels, No time limits or scores, Develop concentration and problem-solving skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Sync free?

Sync 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, Sync or Bloons TD 5 HD?

Sync and Bloons TD 5 HD are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 33 and 19K ratings respectively.

### Do Sync or Bloons TD 5 HD have ads?

Bloons TD 5 HD shows ads; Sync does not.

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

Sync ships an update every 40 months, and Bloons TD 5 HD every 2 months. Most recently, Sync was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bloons TD 5 HD on October 20, 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.*