# Bloons TD 4 vs BATTLESHIP

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.

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.

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.

Bloons TD 4 ships an update monthly, BATTLESHIP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloons TD 4 | BATTLESHIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-4/id404553553/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battleship/id1336026283/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 238 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 34.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #23 | **#16** |
| Size | 23 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ninja Kiwi Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloons TD 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-4/id404553553)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Casual, #60 Top Paid · Strategy, #189 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystal Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dreadnought | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frag Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monkey Tycoon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rank Up +2 Ranks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Map Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explosive Darts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Healthy Bananas | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More maps and levels
- Sandbox mode
- Multiplayer support
- More tower upgrades and customization


### BATTLESHIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battleship/id1336026283)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Board, #49 Top Paid · Strategy, #151 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strait of Gibraltar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Baltic Sea | $2.99 | one-time |
| Colossus Bay | $2.99 | one-time |
| White Cliffs of Dover | $2.99 | one-time |
| Astrid Stormur | $3.99 | one-time |
| Frédéric Potier | $3.99 | one-time |
| Euryleia | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sir Phillip Wade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Queens of the Seas Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Collection | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bloons TD 4 or BATTLESHIP?

Bloons TD 4 currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and BATTLESHIP at #16. 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.*