Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX This App	Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game Nemesis	Arknights Contender	Kingdom Rush Frontiers TD Contender	Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 Peer	Defense Zone 3 HD Peer	Infinitode 2 Peer	Rush Royale: Tower Defense RPG New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Netflix, Inc.	Ironhide S.A.	YOSTAR LIMITED	Ironhide S.A.	PopCap	Artem Kotov	Vadym Sakhno	MYGAMES MENA FZ LLC
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.9 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.5 / 5
Ratings Count	72,156	39,342	10,008	16,014	431,473	2,480	1,180	93,917
Price	Free	$4.99	Free	$1.99	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Jun 20, 2023	Nov 22, 2018	Jan 15, 2020	Jun 6, 2013	Aug 15, 2013	Dec 6, 2016	May 6, 2021	Oct 26, 2020
Last Updated	May 6, 2026	Mar 16, 2026	Apr 14, 2026	Feb 10, 2026	Mar 12, 2026	Jul 24, 2025	Oct 15, 2024	Apr 16, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	positive	excellent	mixed	-	negative	-	-	negative
Score	82/100	90/100	55/100	-	32/100	-	-	35/100
Praises	High-quality tower defense gameplay provides an addictive experience without requiring any in-app purchases	Strategic depth of tower combinations	High-Quality Content and Storytelling Strategic Gameplay	-	Engaging Core Gameplay Content Variety	-	-	Addictive core gameplay loop provides high entertainment value for casual play sessions
Complaints	Installation and update failures force users to uninstall and reinstall the entire application repeatedly	Difficulty spikes in later stages	Account Recovery and Login Issues Storage and Optimization	-	Aggressive Ad Frequency Predatory Monetization Technical Instability	-	-	Aggressive pay-to-win mechanics create insurmountable barriers for free-to-play users in ranked matches
Requests	Faster update synchronization across all platforms to enable seamless cooperative play with friends	More frequent content updates	-	-	-	-	-	Implementation of a card reset feature to allow better resource management for free players
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Ad-free premium experience via Netflix subscription Deep strategic loop with 20+ tower types Offline-capable single-player mode	Offline-first architecture removes connectivity friction for mobile users Narrative-driven campaign structure creates a distinct identity vs sandbox rivals	Exceptional narrative and worldbuilding quality High strategic ceiling allowing low-rarity unit viability Established IP with a massive character roster	-	Strong IP recognition and character-driven narrative Intuitive lane-based grid system optimized for mobile Massive content moat (11 worlds, 300+ levels)	-	-	Social co-op inter-dependency reduces churn Clan-based objectives drive long-term retention Real-time PvP ladder mechanics expand ad-inventory
Weaknesses	Update delivery errors requiring full re-installs Version synchronization gaps between platforms Performance stuttering in late-game rounds	$4.99 entry price limits new user acquisition Lack of social multiplayer features reduces long-term retention	Critical failures in account binding and recovery systems Excessive storage footprint (25GB-33GB+) Static combat mechanics compared to newer rivals	-	High-friction monetization (subscription for ad removal) Technical debt leading to data loss and crashes Lack of real-time social or co-op features	-	-	0.25★ rating gap between iOS and Android High-frequency crash reports post-update Pay-to-win matchmaking barriers for non-paying users
Pricing	subscription	paid	freemium	paid	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium
Momentum	Active	Intense	Steady	Active	Active	Steady	Steady	Active
Update Cadence	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~7d avg	5 versions	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~30d avg	5 versions	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~31d avg	5 versions	5 versions	4 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~10d avg

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