# Bloons TD 5 vs Linko

The clearest difference is price: Linko at Free against Bloons TD 5's $2.99. Linko also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). Bloons TD 5's advantage is ratings volume (98K vs 2) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Linko is free to download; Bloons TD 5 costs $2.99 up front. Bloons TD 5 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Linko sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Linko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloons TD 5 has 98K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bloons TD 5 ships an update every 2 months, Linko every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloons TD 5 | Linko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-5/id563718995/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linko-one-line-path/id6774304399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ninja Kiwi Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) | [Risola Madaminova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896543285) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloons TD 5

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Action, #11 Top Paid · Strategy, #25 Top Paid · Games, #37 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.)


### Linko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linko-one-line-path/id6774304399)

This is a calming puzzle game where you draw a single, unbroken line to connect numbered dots in order and fill every cell of the grid. It offers a focused, ad-free experience with hand-tuned levels and a daily challenge.

**Highlights:** Single unbroken line puzzles, Connect numbered dots sequentially, Fill every cell in the grid, Hand-tuned levels, Daily puzzles, Offline play, Calm dark UI

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Linko Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Chest | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloons TD 5 free?

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

### Is Linko free?

Linko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bloons TD 5 or Linko?

Linko is rated higher. Bloons TD 5 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 98K ratings, while Linko averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bloons TD 5 or Linko have ads?

Both Bloons TD 5 and Linko show ads.

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

Bloons TD 5 ships an update every 2 months, and Linko every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bloons TD 5 was updated on September 26, 2026 and Linko on September 7, 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.*