# Bloons TD 5 vs Warden Rush

The clearest difference is price: Warden Rush at Free against Bloons TD 5's $2.99. Warden Rush also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bloons TD 5's advantage is ratings volume (99K vs 5) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Warden Rush 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 99K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloons TD 5 | Warden Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-5/id563718995/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warden-rush/id6806374217/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ninja Kiwi Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) | [Adam Kurtz](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806374219) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloons TD 5

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Strategy, #11 Top Paid · Action, #28 Top Paid · Games, #44 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.)


### Warden Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warden-rush/id6806374217)

Fifty players enter a procedurally generated archive, hunted by a relentless Warden. Use stealth, strategy, and limited resources to be the last one standing. Play with friends or practice offline against AI.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated archive, Last player standing survival, Stealth and sound mechanics, Resource management, Offline bot matches, Private multiplayer rooms, Cosmetic unlocks

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shadow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pixie | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Scientist | $1.99 | one-time |
| Raver | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Devil | $1.99 | one-time |
| Angel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mummy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Visitor | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dracula | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Rotted | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloons TD 5 free?

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

### Is Warden Rush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bloons TD 5 or Warden Rush?

Warden Rush is rated higher. Bloons TD 5 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while Warden Rush averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Bloons TD 5 or Warden Rush have ads?

Bloons TD 5 shows ads; Warden Rush does not.

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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.*