# Luxor HD vs Bloons TD 5

The clearest difference is rating: Bloons TD 5 at 4.8 against Luxor HD's 3.4. Bloons TD 5 also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 37%) and ratings volume (99K vs 35). Luxor HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Luxor HD costs $4.99 and Bloons TD 5 $2.99 up front. Bloons TD 5 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Luxor HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bloons TD 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloons TD 5 has 99K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Luxor HD's written reviews are positive against 79% of Bloons TD 5's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Luxor HD | Bloons TD 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.4 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxor-hd/id410088254/reviews) | **[4.8 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-5/id563718995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **99K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 220 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Accelerate Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691696196) | [Ninja Kiwi](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) |

## What reviewers say

### Luxor HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxor-hd/id410088254)

Stop chains of colored spheres from reaching ancient Egyptian pyramids in this addictive marble shooter. Match three or more orbs to eliminate them and progress through levels. Customize your gameplay with various controls and aim assists.

**Highlights:** Marble-shooting puzzles, Ancient Egypt theme, Customizable controls, Four game modes, Power-ups, HD graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bloons TD 5

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Strategy, #12 Top Paid · Action, #27 Top Paid · Games, #40 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 Luxor HD free?

Luxor HD costs $4.99, 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, Luxor HD or Bloons TD 5?

Bloons TD 5 is rated higher. Luxor HD averages 3.4 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Bloons TD 5 averages 4.8 from 99K ratings.

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

Bloons TD 5 shows ads; Luxor HD does not.

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

Luxor HD ships an update every 2 months, and Bloons TD 5 every 2 months. Most recently, Luxor HD was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bloons TD 5 on October 22, 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.*