# Bloons TD Battles vs Splashin

The clearest difference is ads: Splashin at none against Bloons TD Battles's shown. Splashin also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 65%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Bloons TD Battles's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bloons TD Battles sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Splashin sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per 7 days. 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 Battles against 4.9 for Splashin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 369K and 259K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Bloons TD Battles's written reviews are positive against 98% of Splashin's.

Bloons TD Battles ships an update every 2 months, Splashin every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloons TD Battles | Splashin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (369K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-battles/id624533261/reviews) | **[4.9 (259K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashin/id6449144532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **369K** | 259K |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | **97.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #157 | **#103** |
| Size | 171 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ninja Kiwi](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) | [PixelForge Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624320599) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloons TD Battles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-battles/id624533261)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in real-time head-to-head strategy battles against other players. Deploy monkey towers, upgrade defenses, and control bloons to outwit your opponents in this competitive tower defense game.

**Highlights:** Head-to-head multiplayer, Over 20 custom tracks, 22 monkey towers with 8 upgrades, Assault and Defensive modes, Battle Arena for high stakes, Leaderboards and prizes, Private matches

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Medallions | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Medallions | $2.99 | one-time |
| Robo Farmer x 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Ninja Monkey Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monkey Apprentice Tiers 3&4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Club Room Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Medallions | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Monkey Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| COBRA Tower | $4.99 | one-time |
| Club Room Unlock | $7.99 | one-time |
| Club Starter Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 🚀 Awesome game
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Disconnection problems
- 🐛 Matchmaking issues
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Account progress being lost or reset
- Inability to join custom games without club access
- Ads causing game crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent tower performance and targeting

**Requested features**

- Add 2v2 or team modes
- Improve matchmaking based on skill level
- Increase income in defensive mode
- Add a practice mode with customizable settings
- Reduce cost of power-ups and abilities


### Splashin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashin/id6449144532)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Adventure, #151 Top Free · Adventure, #197 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Organize and play exciting water elimination tournaments with friends. Assign targets, use in-game maps and chat, and manage games of any size, from small gatherings to large-scale events. Prioritizes fun and safety.

**Highlights:** Water elimination tournaments, Target assignment, In-game map and items, Real-time chat, Easy game organization, Purge mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Map Access | $1.00 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Basic | $2.00 | per 7 days |
| Premium Map Access | $2.00 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $3.00 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Basic | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $15.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $25.99 | per month |
| 100 Droplets | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 Droplets | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🚀 Easy to use and manage
- 💡 Brings people together
- 🚀 Comprehensive features for senior assassin
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Location tracking issues and inaccuracies
- 💰 Premium features feel pay-to-win
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Login/session issues causing users to get locked out
- Game data failing to load for some players
- Inconsistent location updates, even with premium
- Difficulty restarting a game

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually assign targets
- Improve location tracking accuracy
- Implement a report/block feature for bullying
- Allow admins to make games private
- Add more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloons TD Battles free?

Bloons TD Battles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Splashin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bloons TD Battles or Splashin?

Splashin is rated higher. Bloons TD Battles averages 4.8 out of 5 from 369K ratings, while Splashin averages 4.9 from 259K ratings.

### Do Bloons TD Battles or Splashin have ads?

Bloons TD Battles shows ads; Splashin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bloons TD Battles or Splashin?

Bloons TD Battles ships an update every 2 months, and Splashin every 11 days. Most recently, Bloons TD Battles was updated on October 29, 2026 and Splashin on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bloons TD Battles or Splashin?

Bloons TD Battles currently peaks at #157 in the App Store charts, and Splashin at #103. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*