# Bloons TD 5 vs Bloons Supermonkey 2

The clearest difference is price: Bloons Supermonkey 2 at Free against Bloons TD 5's $2.99. Bloons TD 5's advantage is ratings volume (98K vs 6.5K) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Bloons Supermonkey 2 is free to download; Bloons TD 5 costs $2.99 up front. Bloons TD 5 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bloons Supermonkey 2 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bloons TD 5 against 4.8 for Bloons Supermonkey 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloons TD 5 has 98K ratings behind it against 6.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 80% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloons TD 5 | Bloons Supermonkey 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-5/id563718995/reviews) | [4.8 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-supermonkey-2/id1118441024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 6.5K |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ninja Kiwi Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) | [Ninja Kiwi Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloons TD 5

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Strategy, #9 Top Paid · Action, #24 Top Paid · Games, #34 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.)


### Bloons Supermonkey 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-supermonkey-2/id1118441024)

Defend Monkey Town from endless bloon invasions by equipping powerful weapons and unlocking unique Super Monkeys. Master 100 vibrant levels with challenging bloon waves, powerups, and skill-based diamond rankings. Enjoy fast-paced, family-friendly fun with intense challenges for all players.

**Highlights:** Fast-action bloon popping gameplay, 100 vibrant levels with unique bloon waves, Dozens of powerful weapons, Unlockable Super Monkeys, Screen-clearing powerups, Skill-based diamond challenges, Compare level ranks with friends

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Star Powerup Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blop Magnet Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Turbo Boost Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Star Powerup Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vial of Red Blops | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 Star Powerup Booster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bouncy Shots Booster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flask of Red Blops | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explosive Shots Booster | $3.99 | one-time |
| Flask of Red Blops | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vat of Red Blops | $19.99 | one-time |
| Containment Unit of Red Blops | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🤩 Great graphics and sound
- 💎 Lots of upgrades and customization
- 🎉 Fun and challenging bosses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Progression can feel grindy at times
- 🔍 Difficulty spike in later levels
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Lost progress after updates
- Ads not working as intended
- Screen resolution issues on newer devices
- Certain upgrades not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to convert blops between colors
- Offline blop collection
- Co-op multiplayer mode
- More varied enemy types and mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloons TD 5 free?

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

### Is Bloons Supermonkey 2 free?

Bloons Supermonkey 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bloons TD 5 or Bloons Supermonkey 2?

Bloons TD 5 and Bloons Supermonkey 2 are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 98K and 6.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Bloons TD 5 or Bloons Supermonkey 2 have ads?

Both Bloons TD 5 and Bloons Supermonkey 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bloons TD 5 or Bloons Supermonkey 2?

Bloons TD 5 ships an update every 2 months, and Bloons Supermonkey 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Bloons TD 5 was updated on September 27, 2026 and Bloons Supermonkey 2 on September 26, 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.*