# Flick Home Run ! vs Bloons TD 5

The clearest difference is rating: Bloons TD 5 at 4.8 against Flick Home Run !'s 3.3. Bloons TD 5 also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 39%) and ratings volume (99K vs 1.5K). Flick Home Run !'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Flick Home Run ! costs $0.29 and Bloons TD 5 $2.99 up front. Flick Home Run ! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bloons TD 5 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bloons TD 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloons TD 5 has 99K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Flick Home Run !'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Bloons TD 5's.

Flick Home Run ! ships an update every 4 days, Bloons TD 5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flick Home Run ! | Bloons TD 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.29** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick-home-run/id454086751/reviews) | **[4.8 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-5/id563718995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **99K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #9 |
| Size | 122 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [infinity pocket](https://appshunter.io/developer/372365588) | [Ninja Kiwi Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) |

## What reviewers say

### Flick Home Run !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick-home-run/id454086751)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Sports, #12 Top Paid · Action, #30 Top Paid · Games, #50 Top Paid, #128 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience realistic baseball batting with intuitive flick controls. Hit home runs by timing your swings and mastering various pitch types. Compete with others or train your skills in multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Intuitive flick controls for batting, Realistic physics-based ball movement, Multiple game modes (Minor, Major, Multiplayer, Training), Unlockable modes with progression, Level-up system with skill upgrades, 28 achievement bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PowerLevel_1Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| ContactLevel_1up | $0.99 | one-time |
| EyeLevel_1up | $0.99 | one-time |
| AllLevel_1up | $2.99 | one-time |
| PowerLevel_5up | $3.99 | one-time |
| ContactLevel_5up | $3.99 | one-time |
| EyeLevel_5up | $3.99 | one-time |
| AllLevel_5up | $9.99 | one-time |
| GOLD BAT | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Fun and addictive game
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to play
- 💪 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow progression and leveling up
- 🤑 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of updates and support

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent hit detection
- Progress and achievements not saved
- Crashes on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and game modes
- Improve progression system
- Optimize for larger screens
- Add left-handed support


### Bloons TD 5

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Action, #10 Top Paid · Strategy, #26 Top Paid · Games, #38 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 Flick Home Run ! free?

Flick Home Run ! costs $0.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Bloons TD 5 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flick Home Run ! or Bloons TD 5?

Bloons TD 5 is rated higher. Flick Home Run ! averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Bloons TD 5 averages 4.8 from 99K ratings.

### Do Flick Home Run ! or Bloons TD 5 have ads?

Bloons TD 5 shows ads; Flick Home Run ! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flick Home Run ! or Bloons TD 5?

Flick Home Run ! ships an update every 4 days, and Bloons TD 5 every 2 months. Most recently, Flick Home Run ! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bloons TD 5 on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flick Home Run ! or Bloons TD 5?

Flick Home Run ! currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Bloons TD 5 at #9. 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.*