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Bloons TD 5 vs Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX

Bloons TD 5 4.8★ · $2.99 75
Winner Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX
Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX 4.9★ · Free + IAP 80

Bloons TD 5 is a solid, paid-once game with nostalgic appeal, but Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX offers a more modern experience for free, despite its update and co-op syncing issues.

Full reviews: Bloons TD 5 · Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX

Bloons TD 5 is praised for its nostalgic value and ad-free, offline gameplay, but suffers from co-op issues and a lack of new content. Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX, while free for Netflix subscribers, is a more current game with frequent updates, but users report significant problems with delayed updates, co-op compatibility, and occasional crashes.

Head to head

Features edge: Bloons TD 6 NETFLIXR13R23R34R46
Bloons TD 5 Bloons TD 5 is appreciated for its classic tower defense gameplay, with users enjoying the variety and challenge, and some specifically missing the 'Bloonchipper' tower R23R34. However, some users desire new towers and more versatile rewards for events to prevent repetitiveness R13R46.
Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX offers a more modern experience with new features, upgrades, and heroes . Users enjoy the variety of monkeys and blooms . However, some users note that the Netflix version lacks features like mods and custom games found in the paid version .
Ease of Use edge: Bloons TD 5R2R24R63R77
Bloons TD 5 Bloons TD 5 is described as simple and addictive, good for killing time, though some find it hard at higher difficulties R2R24. There are complaints about progression requiring replaying easier levels for full completion R2.
Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX is generally found easy to play, with a good tutorial, but not always easy to win R77. Some users report issues with signing in and password resets, making it difficult to even start playing R63.
Reliability tieR4R6R10R54
Bloons TD 5 Bloons TD 5 has significant issues with co-op mode not working, with users reporting it's broken after updates R4R6. Some users also experienced their rank and unlocked achievements disappearing R10.
Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX users frequently report crashing, especially in 'legends mode' or high stages of 'Rouge Legends', leading to lost progress R54. There are also complaints about the game constantly signing users out .
Price/Value edge: Bloons TD 6 NETFLIXR12R28R43R45
Bloons TD 5 Bloons TD 5 is a one-time purchase of $2.99, which users appreciate for being ad-free and not requiring Wi-Fi to play R28R45. Some users feel it's worth the money R43. However, one review claims the game forces spending money to progress R12.
Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX is free for Netflix subscribers, which is a major draw R77R92. Users appreciate not having to pay for the game itself, but some mention in-app purchases or a desire for 'double cash' or 'cross path' features that don't seem to work R53R92. Many suggest paying for the regular version to avoid the Netflix version's issues R59.
Support edge: Bloons TD 5R4R6R10R56
Bloons TD 5 Reviews for Bloons TD 5 do not directly mention customer support, but issues like broken co-op and lost progress suggest a lack of timely fixes R4R6R10.
Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX users complain about slow updates, with new versions taking days to weeks to release compared to the main version, which impacts co-op play with friends on different versions R56R59R66. Users also criticize generic AI responses to their complaints R56.
Pick Bloons TD 5 if

You prefer a classic, paid-once game with no ads and offline play, and you value nostalgia over the latest features or consistent co-op functionality R28R45.

Pick Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX if

You are a Netflix subscriber looking for a free, more modern Bloons TD experience with frequent updates, and you are willing to tolerate potential issues with update delays, co-op compatibility, and occasional crashes R77R92.

Evidence note: Bloons TD 5 reviews are generally more positive, often citing nostalgia, while Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX reviews, despite its higher lifetime rating, frequently highlight specific technical and update-related frustrations. The free nature of Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX for subscribers likely contributes to its higher rating despite these issues, as users are getting a premium game without an upfront cost.

Frequently asked

What are the main differences between Bloons TD 5 and Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX?
Bloons TD 5 is a $2.99 paid game offering a classic, ad-free experience with offline play, while Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX is free for Netflix subscribers, providing a more modern game with updated features, but it suffers from delayed updates and co-op compatibility issues with the regular BTD6 version R28R45R59R66.
Can I play Bloons TD 5 or Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX with friends?
Bloons TD 5 has co-op mode, but many users report it is broken and doesn't work after recent updates R4R6. Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX also has co-op, but players frequently cannot play with friends who have the regular paid version due to slow and unsynced updates R59R66.
Does Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX have in-app purchases or ads?
Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX is advertised as 100% free with no in-app purchases R92, but one user mentioned wanting 'double cash' or 'cross path' features that weren't working, which might imply they are typically IAP in other versions R53. Bloons TD 5, being a paid game, is explicitly praised for having no annoying ads R28R45.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 100 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R13] Bloons TD 5 5/5 · US please: i love this game so much. i play it everyday. my favorite event is the totem event because it’s a great opportunity to easily get my daily quests done, but i hate that the prizes are the same every time. i just wish there was more versatility in those rewards. i’m still gonna play regardless, but idk i feel like that’d make the game less repetitive
  2. [R23] Bloons TD 5 5/5 · US Addictive: What can I said that others haven’t. Tremendous variety and challenge. Certainly addictive.
  3. [R34] Bloons TD 5 5/5 · US Bloonchipper: The whole reason i downloaded this game is to se the bloonchipper
  4. [R46] Bloons TD 5 4/5 · US New Towers!: Great game but has been the same for a long time now- definitely should create additional towers to add to the collection for diversification. Recommended: Water bender Rock thrower
  5. [R2] Bloons TD 5 4/5 · US Fun game good for killing time: The game is honestly really fun. You can really just sit down when you have some downtime and play the game. It performs well, the levels are designed well, and the gameplay is simple and addictive. My only complaint is that is you beat the levels on the harder difficulty the game still expects you to go back and replay the levels on the easier difficulty to get ful
  6. [R24] Bloons TD 5 4/5 · US Fun but hard: It's really fun the thing you shoot the balloons and stuff sounds really fun so I do recommend it but its at the same time hard because each round it's will get harder😅
  7. [R63] Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX 1/5 · GB Password Reset Nightmare: The game isn’t advertised correctly , actually what you’ll end up playing is trying to sign-in and resetting your Netflix password till the end of time or you give up.
  8. [R77] Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX 5/5 · GB Fun: It’s one of the best . You need to try it out. It’s free and easy to play but not easy to win.
  9. [R4] Bloons TD 5 2/5 · US fix co op: this game is awesome but the co op is not working at all got in to one game with my friend and tried like 100 times and didn’t work please fix this
  10. [R6] Bloons TD 5 1/5 · US They broke online: Latest update wont let me play with friends co op
  11. [R10] Bloons TD 5 1/5 · US Rank disappears: My rank disappeared out of nowhere and I had so much unlocked I’m literally so mad all that money and hard earned achievements just gone I could seriously scream
  12. [R54] Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX 1/5 · GB I had to restart: So I was playing bloons td6 Netflix and I keep crashing but it usually saves so I go back in to that game but this time it did not save and it was on the hardest mode
  13. [R12] Bloons TD 5 1/5 · US DO NOT DOWNLOAD: Terrible game terrible mechanics and the game WILL NOT let you progress without spending money. Wish I could give 0 stars.
  14. [R28] Bloons TD 5 5/5 · US Love it so much: You need to pay 3$ to play but No anoying ads And the game is the BEST game on earth love it and you don’t need any Wi-Fi to play P.S I love this game sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much and I mean soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much
  15. [R43] Bloons TD 5 4/5 · US Cool: It’s awesome and worth the money
  16. [R45] Bloons TD 5 5/5 · US 10/10: 10/10 game would recommend to anybody! No ads no constant shoveling pay to win stuff down your throat. Amazing!
  17. [R56] Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX 3/5 · GB Late again: Updates take so long to come out that when they do come out the next update is being released on the main version and I have looked through other reviews and it’s the same problem and on those reviews there are stupid ai responses like “were so happy you like are game” and other bullcrap on 1 star reviews so get a real person to look through and actually review the issue
  18. [R59] Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX 3/5 · GB Great but…: Great game but it takes between 3 days and 2 weeks to update to the newest version, and all of my friends have the paid version, which updates instantly. And when I found out that Apple Arcade includes it, i tried to use my Netflix account, but it reset my 99+ hours of gameplay (I’ve had this game for years) So if I were looking to buy Bloons TD 6, buy it.
  19. [R66] Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX 1/5 · GB updates too slow: since I don't want to spend money on a game I use this version but I can't play with my friends because the versions don't release fast enough and are too slow
  20. [R53] Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX 3/5 · GB The game that I want and hopefully be right to me!: It’s really great but every time try to do something I want it’s not letting me E.G. I want double cash on (nothing ever happens). I want cross path on (nothing ever happens). And I’m not just saying it to the game I’m actually watching vids to get it and it’s never wrong but it is wrong this time! So please can I get the things that I really
  21. [R92] Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX 5/5 · GB OMG PLS READ SO GET GET IT NOW!!!!!: It’s just awesome. If you like to grind, 24/7, your thing. If you want to be average, play maybe once each 2 days, your thing. If you’re looking for an occasional playtime, your thing point is, WHATEVER YOUR PLAY STILE, YOUR THING!! 100% FREE, NO 8N APP PURCHASES PLAY ALONE OR ONLINE, ITS AMAZING, GET IT NOW.

Synthesized from 100 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store