Comparison

Bloons TD 4 vs BATTLESHIP

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

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About

Bloons TD 4

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
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Version 3.6 is now live featuring a brand new track and 2 new challenges. Update history: 3.5 - Added Pool Party Map. 3.4 - Added 2 new Challenges. 3.3 - Added 2 new Challenges. 3.2 - Added Beehive Map, Extreme Challenges and Mystery Tower. 3.1 - Added 2 new Challenges. 3.0 - Added 2 new Challenges. 2.9 - Added Monkey Heart Map. 2.8 - Added 2 new Challenges and Jolly Roger Extreme Map. 2.7 - Added 2 new Maps, 2 new Challenges, Festive Towers and Double XP! 2.6 - Bug Fixes 2.5 - Added new tower Spike Factory 2.4 - Added Trick or Treat Map and Spooky Tower Surprise. 2.3 - Added 3 new Challenges with unique gameplay elements. 2.2 - Added Blue Laser Challenge and IAP Extreme Maps. 2.1 - Added Firecracker Map. 2.0 - Added Challenge Mode. 1.9 – Added Sweet Tooth Map 1.8 - Added new tower Dartling Gun. 1.7 - Added DNA Test Map. 1.6 - Added Deflation Mode. 1.5 - Added Spring themed Daisy Chain map and IAP for Special Upgrades. 1.4 - Added Apopalypse Mode. 1.3 - Added new Sun God Temple Map. We are continuously working hard to bring you a whole host of brand new content updates over the coming weeks so stay tuned. You've been waiting patiently, thousands have requested it and finally it's here..... NINJA KIWI'S BLOONS® TD 4 HAS ARRIVED ON THE APP STORE! That's right the monkeys are back and this time there is a whole new army of bloons to burst. Featuring a whole host of new tower and enemy types, Bloons® TD 4 is the long awaited sequel to Bloons® TD iPhone. This time the monkeys are serious and are ready to take down the enemy from the land, air and sea. Utilising a new ranking system you can build up your experience and gain access to even more powerful towers and upgrades. Call in mortar strikes, deploy the monkey aces and harness the power of banana farms as you bid to take down the enemy in true bloon popping fashion. Bloons® TD 4 iPhone features a mix of classic tracks from the online game as well as a whole host of new tracks for you to master. The medal ranking system is also back to add a new level of difficulty to the challenge. Can you battle through all 75 rounds to earn the gold medal? Of course, even if you do, the fun doesn't stop there and you can continue the madness in freeplay mode. Discover how many rounds can you survive before the enemy overpowers you then challenge your friends to beat your score using Game Centre high scores. Bloons® TD 4 combines all of this with Game Centre achievements and there is even some special bonuses which you can discover and unlock by mastering the tracks! Features:- • All of your Bloons® TD 4 favourites, including the all powerful Sun God and Dartling Gun. • 25 different tracks plus 5 Extreme Maps (available through IAP). • Challenge Mode and all new Extreme Challenges. • 3 difficulty settings on each map, Easy, Medium and Hard for varying degrees of challenge. • Continue the popping frenzy in freeplay mode once you master a track. • Game Centre high score tables and achievements. • Special bonus unlocks. • Now includes Apopalypse and Deflation modes.

About

BATTLESHIP

Experience the classic naval combat board game on your mobile device. Engage in head-to-head battles in traditional mode or try the new tactical Commanders Mode with unique abilities and strategic gameplay. Challenge AI or players worldwide to become the ultimate fleet commander.

Highlights
  • Classic board game conversion
  • Head-to-head naval combat
  • Tactical Commanders Mode
  • Unique commander abilities
  • Single-player AI battles
  • Global multiplayer challenges
  • Mission and ranking system
Features
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You sank my battleship! The official version of the classic Hasbro board game of naval combat is now on mobile! Challenge other players in Classic Mode or in the all-new Commanders Mode - a fast-paced, strategic and tactical variation. Play with unique naval commanders and use resources to activate powerful special abilities that will secure you a win as you wage war on the high seas. BATTLESHIP features: CLASSIC MODE - Faithful conversion of the classic board game - Head-to-head combat - Sink your opponent’s fleet before they sink yours - Call your shot and fire! COMMANDERS MODE - BATTLESHIP with a twist! - A brand new, more tactical variation of the game - 3 new core abilities that shake up the strategic possibilities each turn - Unique special abilities for each Commander - New ship shapes to improve gameplay and the fun factor COMMANDERS - Battle with commanders from throughout the ages FLEETS - Each commander’s fleets feature unique and authentic art for each of the many warships! Watch as they come together in an epic clash of civilizations! ARENAS - Deploy your fleet to every corner of the world and battle in epic arenas inspired by historical naval battles! MISSIONS AND RANKS - Complete missions to earn medals, rank up and become the ultimate commander of the fleet! SINGLE PLAYER - Battle against AI Commanders and raise your game before heading into multiplayer! MULTIPLAYER - Take on a world of commanders all battling to have the last fleet standing and prove that you have what it takes to conquer the oceans! Join us in BATTLESHIP now, and set sail for adventure, battle and glory! BATTLESHIP is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission. © 2019 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

Screenshots

Bloons TD 44 screens
BATTLESHIP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bloons TD 4 at 82% against BATTLESHIP's 34%. Bloons TD 4 also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). BATTLESHIP's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 238). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bloons TD 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BATTLESHIP has 2.6K ratings behind it against 238, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Bloons TD 4's written reviews are positive against 34% of BATTLESHIP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bloons TD 4 ships an update monthly, BATTLESHIP every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Bloons TD 4 versus BATTLESHIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloons TD 4BATTLESHIP
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.4 (238 ratings) — better4.2 (2.6K ratings)
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews — better34.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2382.6K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#32#17 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB370 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNinja Kiwi LimitedMarmalade Game Studio Limited

Customer experience

Bloons TD 4

All ratings234 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews387 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative12.1%

BATTLESHIP

All ratings2,616 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews338 reviews
Positive34.3%
Neutral14.5%
Negative51.2%

User reviews

Bloons TD 4

From 238 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

BATTLESHIP

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • ⚔️ Engaging commander mode
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Classic Battleship experience
  • 🤝 Multiplayer with friends

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnects and crashes in multiplayer
  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases for content
  • 🤖 AI opponents that appear to cheat
  • 🔒 Inability to change player name
  • 🚫 Lack of female character options

Bugs and requests

Bloons TD 4

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • More maps and levels
  • Sandbox mode
  • Multiplayer support
  • More tower upgrades and customization

BATTLESHIP

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Multiplayer games randomly taken over by AI
  • Challenges not tracking progress correctly
  • Inability to reconnect to interrupted online games
  • Crashes and freezes on certain device models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Pass and play mode for local multiplayer
  • Option to disable animations and speed up gameplay
  • Ability to view opponent's board after a match
  • More diverse character selection, including female options
  • Improved AI difficulty settings and behavior

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bloons TD 4

One-time10
  • Crystal Ball$0.99
  • Dreadnought$0.99
  • Frag Bombs$0.99
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  • Monkey Tycoon$0.99
  • Rank Up +2 Ranks$0.99
  • Extreme Map Pack$1.99
  • Explosive Darts$1.99
  • Healthy Bananas$1.99
  • Double Cash$2.99
  • Premium Upgrade Pack$6.99
10 purchases

BATTLESHIP

One-time10
  • Strait of Gibraltar$2.99
  • Baltic Sea$2.99
  • Colossus Bay$2.99
Show 7 more
  • White Cliffs of Dover$2.99
  • Astrid Stormur$3.99
  • Frédéric Potier$3.99
  • Euryleia$3.99
  • Sir Phillip Wade$3.99
  • Queens of the Seas Pack$7.99
  • Super Collection$12.99

Questions

Is Bloons TD 4 free?
Bloons TD 4 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is BATTLESHIP free?
BATTLESHIP costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bloons TD 4 or BATTLESHIP?
Bloons TD 4 is rated higher. Bloons TD 4 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 238 ratings, while BATTLESHIP averages 4.2 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Bloons TD 4 or BATTLESHIP have ads?
Neither Bloons TD 4 nor BATTLESHIP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bloons TD 4 or BATTLESHIP?
Bloons TD 4 ships an update monthly, and BATTLESHIP every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bloons TD 4 was updated on October 24, 2026 and BATTLESHIP on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Bloons TD 4 or BATTLESHIP?
Bloons TD 4 currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and BATTLESHIP at #17. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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