# Bloons 2 vs Factory Balls

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloons 2 | Factory Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.49 |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-2/id473915255/reviews) | **[4.8 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-balls/id641519483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 127 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **92.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#63** |
| Size | 18 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ninja Kiwi](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloons 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-2/id473915255)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Solution | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hourly Solutions | $1.99 | one-time |
| Instant Solution and Skip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hourly Skips | $2.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Solutions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hourly Solutions and Skips | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Skips | $5.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Solutions and Skips | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Update for newer iOS versions
- Add level editor
- Bring back older Bloons games


### Factory Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-balls/id641519483)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Family, #159 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Slow load times and unnecessary animations
- Issues with color blindness
- Progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*