Bloons TD 6 review
Monkey tower defense packed with modes and free updates
- Ninja Kiwi
- Paid
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Windows, Mac
4.9 from 350.1K App Store ratings 5M+ Google Play downloads #5 in Paid Games on the US App Store
Does it deserve #2?
Is Bloons TD 6 worth it?
Yes. Bloons TD 6 scores 9.0/10 and ranks #2 in Strategy & Simulation Games. It's best for strategy fans who want a deep tower defense game to play for years. Skip it if you want a strategy game with a story campaign and characters. Price: $6.99 in the App Store plus optional in-app purchases; also on Apple Arcade and Netflix.
The verdict
Bloons TD 6 is the tower defense game to beat on a phone. You place monkey towers along a track, pick one of three upgrade paths for each, and watch waves of balloons pop in satisfying chain reactions. Version 57 adds yet another Paragon, and boss events, Odysseys and four-player co-op keep it going long after the maps are cleared. It costs up front, and the optional in-app store is easy to ignore.
- 25 monkey towers with three upgrade paths
- 70+ handcrafted maps
- Four-player co-op
- Boss Events and Odysseys
- Contested Territory team mode
- Single-player works offline
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Version 57 adds a Sniper Monkey Paragon and the community-made Advanced map Ship Capture
- Aug 2026Version 56 brought the Skywarden tower, the Ascent map and a new Corvus hero skin
- Aug 2026Follow-up patches fixed Skywarden bugs and shop items costing almost nothing in some modes
Privacy 7.8/10
App Store label: identifiers and usage data are used to track you, and device ID and ad data are linked for Ninja Kiwi's marketing. Gameplay, purchases and diagnostics aren't linked.
What we like
- Enormous amount of content for the price
- Regular free updates with new towers and maps
- Single-player works without Wi-Fi
What could be better
- Upfront price plus an in-app store
- Label allows tracking by identifiers and usage
Strategy fans who want a deep tower defense game to play for years
you want a strategy game with a story campaign and characters
Questions about Bloons TD 6
Is Bloons TD 6 worth it in 2026?
Yes. Bloons TD 6 scores 9.0/10 and ranks #2 in Strategy & Simulation Games. It's best for strategy fans who want a deep tower defense game to play for years. Skip it if you want a strategy game with a story campaign and characters. Price: $6.99 in the App Store plus optional in-app purchases; also on Apple Arcade and Netflix.
Is Bloons TD 6 free?
No. It costs $6.99 in the App Store with optional in-app purchases, and Ninja Kiwi also lists editions on Apple Arcade and Netflix.
Is Bloons TD 6 pay-to-win?
Not in practice. Most modes are single-player or co-op, and in-app purchases are optional shortcuts rather than requirements.
Can you play Bloons TD 6 offline?
Yes. Ninja Kiwi says single-player works even without Wi-Fi, while co-op and online events need a connection.
Is Bloons TD 6 OK for kids?
The App Store rates it 9+ for infrequent cartoon violence, and Google Play lists it as Teacher Approved.
What are the best alternatives to Bloons TD 6?
The closest alternatives are Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD, Clash Royale and Stardew Valley. See all of them ranked on our Bloons TD 6 alternatives page.
Where does Bloons TD 6 rank?
Bloons TD 6 ranks #2 of 8 in our Strategy & Simulation Games ranking, with an overall score of 9.0 out of 10.