Bloons TD Battles vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Bloons TD Battles's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Bloons TD Battles This App	Rush Royale: Tower Defense TD Nemesis	Clash Royale Contender	Summoners Greed: Tower Defense Contender	Random TD Contender	Kingdom Guard: Tower Defense Contender	Badland Brawl Peer	Arknights Peer	Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game Peer	Plants vs. Zombies 2 Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Ninja Kiwi	MY.GAMES	Supercell	Pixio Limited	Mountain Lion	Tap4fun	Frogmind	YOSTAR LIMITED	Ironhide S.A.	PopCap
Category	Games	-	-	-	-	-	-	Games	Games	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	-	-	-	-	-	-	iOS, Android	iOS	Android, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.8 / 5	-	-	-	-	-	-	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5
Ratings Count	367,115	-	-	-	-	-	-	10,008	39,342	431,473
Price	Free	-	-	-	-	-	-	Free	$4.99	Free
Release Date	Jul 18, 2013	-	-	-	-	-	-	Jan 15, 2020	Nov 22, 2018	Aug 15, 2013
Last Updated	Dec 16, 2025	-	-	-	-	-	-	Apr 14, 2026	Mar 16, 2026	Mar 12, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	-	-	-	-	-	-	mixed	excellent	negative
Score	35/100	-	-	-	-	-	-	55/100	90/100	32/100
Praises	Core tower defense gameplay loop provides long-term entertainment value for returning players	-	-	-	-	-	-	High-Quality Content and Storytelling Strategic Gameplay	Strategic depth of tower combinations	Engaging Core Gameplay Content Variety
Complaints	Frequent application crashes during active matches result in unfair loss of progress and currency	-	-	-	-	-	-	Account Recovery and Login Issues Storage and Optimization	Difficulty spikes in later stages	Aggressive Ad Frequency Predatory Monetization Technical Instability
Requests	Implementation of skill-based matchmaking to ensure fair competition for new and casual players	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	More frequent content updates	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	High-stakes medallion economy creates a persistent virtual currency sink 22 monkey towers with 8 upgrades each provide deep tactical variety	-	-	-	-	-	-	Exceptional narrative and worldbuilding quality High strategic ceiling allowing low-rarity unit viability Established IP with a massive character roster	Offline-first architecture removes connectivity friction for mobile users Narrative-driven campaign structure creates a distinct identity vs sandbox rivals	Strong IP recognition and character-driven narrative Intuitive lane-based grid system optimized for mobile Massive content moat (11 worlds, 300+ levels)
Weaknesses	Frequent mid-match crashes cause unfair currency loss Matchmaking system lacks skill-based balancing for new players Aggressive ad frequency disrupts gameplay flow	-	-	-	-	-	-	Critical failures in account binding and recovery systems Excessive storage footprint (25GB-33GB+) Static combat mechanics compared to newer rivals	$4.99 entry price limits new user acquisition Lack of social multiplayer features reduces long-term retention	High-friction monetization (subscription for ad removal) Technical debt leading to data loss and crashes Lack of real-time social or co-op features
Pricing	freemium	-	-	-	-	-	-	freemium	paid	freemium
Momentum	Maintenance	-	-	-	-	-	-	Steady	Intense	Active
Update Cadence	2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~1d avg	-	-	-	-	-	-	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~30d avg	5 versions	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~31d avg

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