Our verdict
An earlier Bloons tower defense game that is fun and straightforward, but it has ads as well as a price.
Best for: Tower defense fans who want a simpler Bloons game and can put up with ads.
What we like
- Clear tower defense gameplay that is easy to learn
- Plenty of towers and upgrades
- Cheaper at $2.99
- Rated Everyone
Watch out for
- Has ads even though it costs $2.99
- In-app purchases are listed
- Older design than Bloons TD 6 with less variety
As in other Bloons games, you place monkey towers and upgrade them to stop balloons from crossing the map. Earning money from popped balloons lets you build more defenses, and special towers and powers help in tough rounds.
The core idea is easy to pick up and fits both short and long sessions. The balloons get tougher as rounds go on, so you rethink your layout often.
It is a fair pick if you like the series and want a lower price. Because it has ads and purchases, many players will find Bloons TD 6 a smoother experience if they can afford the higher price.
Google Play facts
- Google Play rating
- 4.6 ★ (204K ratings)
- Installs
- 1,000,000+
- Price
- $2.99
- Ads
- Contains ads
- In-app purchases
- Yes ($0.99 - $48.99 per item)
- Age rating
- Everyone
- Version
- 4.8
- Updated
- 4 Aug 2026
- Developer
- ninja kiwi
Data from Google Play, checked 12 Nov 2026. Game names, icons and screenshots belong to their publishers.