# Action Buggy vs Bloons TD 5

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Action Buggy at none against Bloons TD 5's 10. Action Buggy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). Bloons TD 5's advantage is ratings volume (98K vs 19) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Action Buggy against 4.8 for Bloons TD 5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloons TD 5 has 98K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Action Buggy's written reviews are positive against 79% of Bloons TD 5's.

Action Buggy ships an update every 11 months, Bloons TD 5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Action Buggy | Bloons TD 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-buggy/id364025671/reviews)** | [4.8 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-5/id563718995/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **98K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 6 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Ninja Kiwi](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) |

## What reviewers say

### Action Buggy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-buggy/id364025671)

Drive a moon buggy across rocky lunar surfaces, using missiles or jumps to overcome obstacles. Compete for distance and unlock achievements in this endless, procedurally generated game with retro pixel graphics.

**Highlights:** Drive a moon buggy, Master rocky surfaces, Missile launcher, Precision jumps, Endless variation, Retro hand-pixeled graphics, Unlock achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Great retro graphics
- 💡 Challenging gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 👎 Difficult to master

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Game freezes and crashes
- Controls not responsive at times

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Retry button after death
- Online leaderboards
- Customization options


### Bloons TD 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-5/id563718995)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Strategy, #12 Top Paid · Action, #29 Top Paid · Games, #39 Top Paid (US App Store)

Build towers, choose upgrades, and hire special agents to pop waves of invading balloons. This tower defense game offers extensive replayability with numerous tracks, missions, and challenges.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade towers, Hire special agents, Over 90 tracks, Online co-op play, Daily and special challenges, Boss Bloon events, Multiple game modes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🐒 Unique and charming theme
- 🔥 Highly replayable with lots of content
- 🎮 Great for killing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔊 Sound/music issues
- 🔌 Performance issues on later rounds
- 🤝 Multiplayer connectivity problems
- 💰 Microtransactions feel intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnects in multiplayer
- Sound/music not working
- Crashes on high rounds
- Difficulty spikes between levels

**Requested features**

- More maps and game modes
- Ability to transfer save data across devices
- Improved multiplayer features (chat, custom maps)
- New tower types and upgrades
- Customization options (skins, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Action Buggy free?

Action Buggy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bloons TD 5 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Action Buggy or Bloons TD 5?

Action Buggy is rated higher. Action Buggy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Bloons TD 5 averages 4.8 from 98K ratings.

### Do Action Buggy or Bloons TD 5 have ads?

Bloons TD 5 shows ads; Action Buggy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Action Buggy or Bloons TD 5?

Action Buggy ships an update every 11 months, and Bloons TD 5 every 2 months. Most recently, Action Buggy was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bloons TD 5 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.*