Head-to-head

Bloons TD 5 vs Plants vs. Zombies™ 2

Bloons TD 5 4.8★ · $2.99 85

Winner Bloons TD 5

Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65

Choose Bloons TD 5 for a more straightforward, ad-free experience.

Full reviews: Bloons TD 5 · Plants vs. Zombies™ 2

Bloons TD 5 offers a paid, ad-free gaming experience that many users find enjoyable and nostalgic. In contrast, Plants vs. Zombies™ 2, while popular, suffers from numerous complaints about ads and data loss, impacting user satisfaction.

Head to head

features edge: Bloons TD 5^R2^R5^R28^R54

Bloons TD 5 Users appreciate the variety and challenge in Bloons TD 5, with many citing its addictive gameplay and nostalgic value ^R2^R5^R28.

Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 has creative gameplay but users are frustrated with excessive ads and pay-to-win mechanics ^R54.

ease of use edge: Bloons TD 5^R28^R45^R53^R56

Bloons TD 5 Bloons TD 5 is praised for its straightforward gameplay and lack of ads, making it easy to pick up and play ^R28^R45.

Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 Users of Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 report issues with ads disrupting gameplay and frequent crashes ^R53^R56.

reliability edge: Bloons TD 5^R2^R5^R35^R51

Bloons TD 5 Bloons TD 5 has fewer complaints about crashes and data loss, with users generally satisfied with its performance ^R2^R5^R35.

Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 In contrast, Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 users frequently mention losing progress and experiencing crashes, especially after updates ^R51.

price/value edge: Bloons TD 5^R28^R45^R54^R60

Bloons TD 5 At $2.99, Bloons TD 5 is seen as a good value with no ads and a one-time purchase ^R28^R45.

Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 is free but users express frustration over the numerous in-app purchases and subscription fees for ad removal ^R54^R60.

support edge: Bloons TD 5^R2^R5^R56^R83

Bloons TD 5 Users of Bloons TD 5 have not reported significant issues with support, suggesting a smoother experience overall ^R2^R5.

Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 users report poor support experiences, especially when dealing with data loss and glitches ^R56^R83.

Pick Bloons TD 5 if

you prefer a paid game with no ads and reliable performance.

Pick Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 if

you want a free game and are okay with ads and potential in-app purchases.

Evidence note: Bloons TD 5 has a strong positive sentiment from its users, while Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 has many recent negative reviews primarily due to ads and data loss, which could skew perceptions.

Frequently asked

Is Bloons TD 5 worth the price?

Yes, at $2.99, users find it offers good value without ads, making it enjoyable for casual play ^R28^R45.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 110 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.

[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
[R5] Bloons TD 5 5/5 · US Best game everrr!!: I started playing castle defense back in 2007, a few weeks later my classmates found out that bloons TD 2 just came out and had a huge selection of towers; I was hooked ever since. I played bloons TD 5 the day it came out in 2011, I'd rewatch the trailer on youtube the entire week, and I got on ninja kiwi's website every day to see if they finally released it. I stopped playin
[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
[R54] Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 1/5 · GB Review of Plants vs. Zombies 2: A Predatory Pay-to-Play Model: Plants vs. Zombies 2 has unfortunately moved away from its fun and accessible roots, now adopting a fully pay-to-play approach. While in-game purchases were present before, the situation has now worsened significantly. Not only are there persistent adverts, but to remove them, you’re required to pay £10 every 30 days. This transforms t
[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!
[R53] Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 3/5 · GB Intro of adverts: The intro of adverts is a pain, it’s greedy and it makes you want to stop playing
[R56] Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 3/5 · GB Ads are ruining this: Great game. Played on and off for years. However, tech support are hopeless. When glitches end up costing you they do not care. The worst thing is the new update. There is an ad after each level now. Unplayable for me. A shame, but will fimpnd a new game to pass my time.
[R35] Bloons TD 5 5/5 · US Great Longevity: This is the only mobile game I’ve stuck too for over 3 years.
[R51] Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 1/5 · GB Update reset: Just done the Update 9.2.2026 and it’s reset me to level 1. Lost all my years of playing and collecting plants :(
[R60] Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 1/5 · GB Absolutely disgusting adding ads in: Now you need to subscribe to remove ads, not even one-time purchase. Giving up this game.
[R83] Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 3/5 · GB Fun but: I’d enjoyed playing this as part of my regular routine most days with a cup of coffee for over ten years. I had upgraded loads of plants, many to Mastery level, paying for a few extra plants along the way as some payment for the game. In March 2025, an update to the app wiped my entire progress, and after lengthy EA Help chat, it became clear my data was gone and never coming back. I w

Synthesized from 110 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store