Comparison

Bloons 2 vs Factory Balls

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

Head to head
About

Bloons 2

Engage in a puzzle-solving skill game where you pop balloons using various weapons. Master different lands and overcome new bloon challenges with intuitive controls. Enjoy addictive gameplay across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Dozens of bloon puzzles
  • 8 unique lands
  • Arsenal of darts
  • Anti Grav and Monkey Ace
  • Camo Bloons
  • 108 levels
  • Universal build
Features
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Bloons 2 is now free to play for a limited time! Celebrating the release of Bloons TD 5, pop your way through dozens of awesome bloon puzzles for free! Follow Bloons on Twitter to receive the latest news and information @bloonsiphone Bloons 2 is the follow up to the number 1 iOS smash hit Bloons and is brought to you by the team behind Bloons TD 5. Everyone's favourite Monkey is back and this time he's bringing with him some all new weapons in the battle against the Bloons. He's going to need all the help he can get though as the Bloons also have a few new surprises in store. Armed with an arsenal of darts, battle through 8 unique lands in an attempt to pop as many Bloons as possible. Can you master the Anti Grav, pilot the Monkey Ace precisely or perfect the timing to pop Camo Bloons before they disappear? Well it's time to find out as Bloons 2 has it all. Some levels require precision, some require skill and others require puzzle solving skills. One thing is for certain though popping Bloons is so much fun! Bloons 2 is a highly addictive puzzling skill game which will have you begging for just one more go and for the first time ever it's universal. That's right now you can enjoy the game in all it's high definition glory on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Have you got what it takes to beat the Bloons? Featuring: * Simple yet highly addictive gameplay. * Intuitive touch controls. * Universal build with retina display and full screen iPad resolution. * 9 uniquely themed worlds. * 108 levels of one more go madness. * All new Bloons and shot types including Bees, Anti Gravi and Monkey Ace.

About

Factory Balls

A logic puzzle game where you craft custom balls to match target designs. Use various tools to apply paint, create patterns, and achieve the desired look without an instruction manual. Enjoy a relaxing mental workout with over 200 original levels.

Highlights
  • Custom ball crafting
  • Logic puzzle gameplay
  • Tool-based customization
  • Target design matching
  • 200+ original levels
  • No time limits or penalties
Features
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You might think that working on the assembly line is tedious work, but not if you're manufacturing Factory Balls! Your job in this logic puzzle game is to custom craft each ball. You've got all the tools you need to fulfill each order... except the instruction manual. In each level, you'll see the target design of your ball on the shipping box. Starting from a plain white ball, get to work by clicking the tools you want to use and try to manufacture the correct ball. For example, the target ball might be orange with white eyes and black pupils, which means you need to use different spectacles to block the paint and create the different patterns. Need to make a beak? Maybe you have to pull a few times with a pair of pliers. There is no time limit or punishment for making incorrect moves, so you can try several different configurations to reach your goal. If you enjoy a cerebral challenge and are keen for a mental workout, you will enjoy Factory Balls and the 200 original levels! This is the official Factory Balls game by Bart Bonte/bontegames.

Screenshots

Bloons 24 screens
Factory Balls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bloons 2 at Free against Factory Balls's $2.49. Bloons 2 also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 127) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). Factory Balls's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 47%) and rating (4.8 vs 3.8). On ads and device support 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 2 is free to download; Factory Balls costs $2.49 up front. Bloons 2 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Factory Balls asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Factory Balls holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloons 2 has 2.1K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Bloons 2's written reviews are positive against 92% of Factory Balls's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bloons 2 ships an update every 4 months, Factory Balls every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Bloons 2 versus Factory Balls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloons 2Factory Balls
PriceFree — better$2.49
Rating3.8 (2.1K ratings)4.8 (127 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews92.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better127
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#56 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS3.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNinja KiwiBart BONTE

Customer experience

Bloons 2

All ratings2,083 ratings
Positive64.2%
Neutral14.2%
Negative21.6%
Written reviews231 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral19.5%
Negative33.3%

Factory Balls

All ratings127 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive92.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative2.4%

User reviews

Bloons 2

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works on older devices
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Exclusive mobile content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 Lags on newer devices
  • 🤔 Difficulty spikes too high

Factory Balls

From 127 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Unique and challenging puzzle game
  • 🤩 Nostalgic and engaging
  • 💡 Simple yet addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • ⏱️ Short game length, not enough levels
  • 🔁 Lack of save/continue feature

Bugs and requests

Bloons 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unresponsive touch controls
  • Incompatible with iPad 3 and 4
  • In-app purchases not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Update for newer iOS versions
  • Add level editor
  • Bring back older Bloons games

Factory Balls

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Slow load times and unnecessary animations
  • Issues with color blindness
  • Progress not saving properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Save/continue feature
  • Challenge mode with move limits
  • Customization options (new tools, shapes, etc.)

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Bloons 2

One-time9
  • Instant Solution$0.99
  • Instant Skip$0.99
  • Hourly Solutions$1.99
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  • Instant Solution and Skip$1.99
  • Hourly Skips$2.99
  • Infinite Solutions$3.99
  • Hourly Solutions and Skips$3.99
  • Infinite Skips$5.99
  • Infinite Solutions and Skips$7.99
None

Factory Balls

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bloons 2 free?
Bloons 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Factory Balls free?
Factory Balls costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bloons 2 or Factory Balls?
Factory Balls is rated higher. Bloons 2 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Factory Balls averages 4.8 from 127 ratings.
Do Bloons 2 or Factory Balls have ads?
Neither Bloons 2 nor Factory Balls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bloons 2 or Factory Balls?
Bloons 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Factory Balls every 10 months. Most recently, Bloons 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Factory Balls on November 6, 2026.

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