Report updated Apr 6, 2026
Bloons Super Monkey
v1.5.4Families and casual gamers looking for simple, non-violent, and accessible entertainment suitable for travel or downtime.
What Is Bloons Super Monkey?
Launched Aug 19, 2010
Updated Oct 2016
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Progression system featuring 24 unique upgrades like quad darts, double boomerangs, and smart missiles.
Tactical items such as smart bombs and bloon freezers to assist in difficult stages.
Built-in system to record and display player performance.
Family-friendly design with no health bars, death, or violent themes.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate nostalgic value and core gameplay enjoyment, but report app crashes and stability and progression bugs.”
What Users Love
I played this game over 6 years ago, its good to have the nostalgia back
This game sure brought me back to like 2014 or so.
If you CAN PLAY THE GAME it’s really good cool upgrades and well placed Bloons.
I really like it and have almost finished the 2nd one
Pain Points
Each time I try to open the game it crashes
The update like 3 years ago didn’t fix the crashing problems and it keeps crashing.
You can only play the first level because it just replays it!
Every time I beat a wave it doesn't send me to the next wave
High confidence · 49 reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Strong brand recognition via Bloons IP
- Unique non-violent positioning in the shooter genre
- Engaging 24-tier upgrade progression system
- Ad-free premium experience
Cons
- Severe technical instability and frequent crashes
- Critical progression bugs (stuck on Level 1)
- Extremely short content duration (20-30 mins)
- No product updates since 2016
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Remaster for modern iOS versions to capture nostalgic market
- Transition to F2P model with expanded content and IAP
- Incorporate modern roguelike 'bullet heaven' mechanics
- Cross-promote with the highly successful Bloons TD 6
Market Threats
- Modern casual shooters like Survivor.io offering more depth
- High-quality competitors like Sky Force Reloaded
- Potential App Store delisting due to lack of maintenance
- Brand damage to Ninja Kiwi from unplayable paid software
Who competes with Bloons Super Monkey?
The Nemesis
Sky Force Reloaded
★4.8 (11K)Infinite Dreams Inc.
The premier vertical shooter on iOS featuring a nearly identical progression loop of stage-based shooting and deep ship upgrades.
The premier vertical shooter on iOS featuring a nearly identical progression loop of stage-based shooting and deep ship upgrades.
Contenders
AirAttack 2
★4.8 (594)Peter Puobis
Offers a high-quality vertical shooting experience with a similar focus on permanent upgrades and power-ups.
Offers a high-quality vertical shooting experience with a similar focus on permanent upgrades and power-ups.
Galaxiga: Classic Arcade Game
ONESOFT GLOBAL PTE. LTD.
Captures the retro arcade feel with modern progression systems that appeal to the same casual demographic.
Captures the retro arcade feel with modern progression systems that appeal to the same casual demographic.
HAWK: Airplane Space games
★4.4 (9K)Keystorm Holdings Limited
Features a robust upgrade system and cooperative play within the vertical scrolling shooter format.
Features a robust upgrade system and cooperative play within the vertical scrolling shooter format.
WinWing
★4.7 (4K)IVYMOBILE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Combines traditional vertical shooting with roguelike upgrade mechanics similar to the Super Monkey power-up system.
Combines traditional vertical shooting with roguelike upgrade mechanics similar to the Super Monkey power-up system.
Peers
While top-down, it shares the core 'dodge and shoot' gameplay and heavy emphasis on incremental upgrades.
Roguelike Dungeon Crawling
A non-violent, family-friendly arcade staple that competes for the same 'travel-time' casual gaming sessions.
Bullet-Powered Jetpacks
Shares the same family-friendly, high-accessibility arcade space as a go-to casual title.
Character Collection
Fastlane: Fun Car Racing Game
★4.8 (81K)Offroad Games
Blends racing with vertical shooting mechanics and a heavy focus on vehicle upgrades.
Blends racing with vertical shooting mechanics and a heavy focus on vehicle upgrades.
New Kids on the Block
Wing Fighter
MINIGAME ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
A modern, high-growth vertical shooter that combines classic shmup gameplay with deep RPG-style equipment systems.
A modern, high-growth vertical shooter that combines classic shmup gameplay with deep RPG-style equipment systems.
What are the key takeaways?
Bloons Super Monkey is a frustrating games app that is a paid app. With a 3.4/5 rating from 93 reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate nostalgic value, though app crashes and stability remains a common concern.
Best for: Families and casual gamers looking for simple, non-violent, and accessible entertainment suitable for travel or downtime.
How much does it cost?
Model: paid
Traditional premium model with a low entry price point, focusing on a complete, ad-free experience. However, the low content volume makes this price point difficult to sustain against modern free-to-play competitors.
iOS Version
1.5.4
Release Date
Aug 19, 2010
iOS Price
$0.99