Bloons TD 6+ is arguably the gold standard for the tower defense genre on mobile. What starts as a simple, colorful game about monkeys popping balloons quickly reveals itself to be a complex mathematical puzzle and strategy titan. The sheer volume of content is staggering; with dozens of maps ranging from 'Beginner' to 'True Expert,' there is always a new challenge to tackle.
The Apple Arcade '+' version is the definitive way to play. Removing the in-app purchases means the 'Monkey Money' and 'Trophies' you earn through gameplay feel truly rewarding, and you never feel pressured to spend to progress. The addition of 'Paragons'—monstrously powerful towers that combine all three upgrade paths—gives long-term players a satisfying late-game goal. Whether you're a casual player looking to pass the time or a hardcore strategist micro-managing ability timings in CHIMPS mode, BTD6+ delivers an endlessly polished and addictive experience.
Don't let the cartoon monkeys and colorful balloons fool you; this is one of the deepest strategy games on the market. I’ve put hundreds of hours into the Bloons series, and TD 6+ is the absolute pinnacle. The sheer amount of combinations—towers, heroes, upgrade paths, and 'monkey knowledge'—is staggering. It’s a theory-crafter’s dream. Every time you think you’ve mastered a map, the game throws a new difficulty or a 'CHIMPS' run at you that humbles you immediately.
The Arcade version is a godsend because it removes the temptation to buy powers or insta-monkeys. It’s a pure test of your tactical mind. The 4-player co-op is a chaotic mess but in a fun way, though I still prefer the precision of solo play. My only gripe? It can get very cluttered. When you’re on round 100 and the screen is filled with a thousand objects, it can be hard to tell what’s actually happening. But that’s a small price to pay for this much depth. A hard-earned 88.
Performance: Occasional lag on older devices during late-game rounds (100+).
Buy if: You want a deep, long-term strategy game with endless challenges.
Skip if: You prefer minimalist games or get easily overwhelmed by complex UIs.
Bloons TD 6+ brings the massive, ever-evolving strategy game to Apple Arcade with no ads and no in-app purchases. Featuring 20+ powerful Monkey Towers, each with 3 upgrade paths and unique tier 5 abilities, the strategic depth is nearly limitless. Players can deploy 14 diverse Heroes with signature upgrades and special skins to lead the charge. The game includes 4-player co-op, a deep Trophy Store for customization, and regular content updates that add new maps, boss events, and 'Paragon' towers to keep the popping fresh and challenging for experts and newcomers alike.
50+ handcrafted maps
4-Player Co-op
Paragon Towers
Odyssey Mode
Boss Events
Start by placing a Hero or a versatile tower like the Ninja Monkey or Dart Monkey to handle the first waves. Focus on towers that can handle 'Lead' and 'Camo' bloons by round 28 and 33. Saving up for a strong Tier 4 tower early is often better than filling the map with weak ones.
Take on specialized game modes like Odysseys, where you lead a crew of monkeys through a series of maps with limited lives, or Boss Events, where you face massive Bloons like Bloonarius that require specialized high-damage setups.
Bloons TD 6+ on Apple Arcade is a separate version; while it shares content, progress typically remains within the Apple ecosystem.