# Bloons Super Monkey vs Red Ball 4

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Red Ball 4 at 89% against Bloons Super Monkey's 36%. Red Ball 4 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 95). Bloons Super Monkey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Bloons Super Monkey costs $0.99 and Red Ball 4 $4.99 up front. Red Ball 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bloons Super Monkey asks for nothing beyond the download.

Red Ball 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Ball 4 has 7.7K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Bloons Super Monkey's written reviews are positive against 89% of Red Ball 4's.

Bloons Super Monkey ships an update every 4 months, Red Ball 4 every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloons Super Monkey | Red Ball 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-super-monkey/id386241770/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-4/id852197796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **7.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #125 | **#49** |
| Size | 27 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ninja Kiwi Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloons Super Monkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-super-monkey/id386241770)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Paid · Casual, #196 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Red Ball 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-4/id852197796)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Paid · Casual, #103 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure to save the world from evil minions intent on making it square. Guide a bouncing ball through 75 challenging levels, overcoming traps and defeating monsters. Experience an all-new adventure with epic boss battles and exciting physics.

**Highlights:** 75 exciting levels, Epic boss battles, Tricky traps, Defeat monsters, Exciting physics, Cloud support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all levels | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💎 Challenging yet rewarding levels
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful graphics
- 🎢 Engaging boss battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Lack of new content updates
- 🔒 Achievements not working properly
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be frustrating
- 💰 Premium version not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not unlocking
- Inconsistent performance on some devices
- Levels not loading properly
- Saved progress being lost
- Crashes on certain level transitions

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and worlds
- Implement difficulty settings
- Allow progress reset option
- Improve achievement system
- Optimize for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloons Super Monkey free?

Bloons Super Monkey costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Red Ball 4 free?

Red Ball 4 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bloons Super Monkey or Red Ball 4?

Red Ball 4 is rated higher. Bloons Super Monkey averages 3.4 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Red Ball 4 averages 4.8 from 7.7K ratings.

### Do Bloons Super Monkey or Red Ball 4 have ads?

Neither Bloons Super Monkey nor Red Ball 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bloons Super Monkey or Red Ball 4?

Bloons Super Monkey ships an update every 4 months, and Red Ball 4 every 13 months. Most recently, Bloons Super Monkey was updated on October 23, 2026 and Red Ball 4 on October 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bloons Super Monkey or Red Ball 4?

Bloons Super Monkey currently peaks at #125 in the App Store charts, and Red Ball 4 at #49. 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.*