# Bloons TD 5

> The epic battle of Monkeys vs. Bloons continues in this top-rated strategy game.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ninjakiwi.bloonstd5](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ninjakiwi.bloonstd5)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ninjakiwi.bloonstd5`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ninja kiwi
- **Category:** GAME\_STRATEGY
- **Downloads:** 4,616,088
- **Rating:** 4.58 / 5 (204,318 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-04
- **First published:** 2012-12-14
- **Publisher country:** NZ
- **Size:** 144 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ninjakiwi.bloonstd5)
- **Website:** [https://m.ninjakiwi.com](https://m.ninjakiwi.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://ninjakiwi.com/privacy\_policy](http://ninjakiwi.com/privacy_policy)

## Description

Bloons TD 5 is a premier tower defense game where players strategize to pop invading Bloons using a variety of towers and upgrades. With 21 powerful towers, each with unique abilities and upgrade paths, the game offers deep strategy and exciting gameplay.

Players can enjoy over 50 tracks and engage in two-player cooperative mode on custom co-op tracks. The game also features special agents, challenging missions, boss events, and multiple difficulty settings to suit all skill levels. Regular updates keep the experience fresh and engaging, making Bloons TD 5 a favorite among fans and newcomers alike.

## Rankings

- #25,608 — Overall
- #13 — Game strategy (Paid)
- #74 — Game (Paid)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.ninjakiwi.bloonstd5.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users largely praise Bloons TD 5 as a nostalgic, ad-free classic with solid depth and a standout soundtrack. It offers accessible yet strategic gameplay with multiple towers, upgrades, maps, and missions. Common criticisms focus on monetization pressure (pay-to-win/microtransactions), progress and cross-device transfer issues, occasional bugs, and missing online features. Overall, it’s beloved for its simplicity and replayability, but suffers from monetization and stability concerns.

### Pros

- A timeless, beloved classic that still holds up.
- Ad-free experience with fair pricing.
- Deep tower defense gameplay with multiple towers, upgrades, maps, and missions.
- Excellent soundtrack and audio that many reviews compare favorably to newer titles.
- Easy to learn with strong replay value and nostalgia.

### Cons

- Pay-to-win/pay-to-play tendencies and reliance on microtransactions.
- Progress and purchases don’t transfer across devices; restore purchases often broken.
- Repetitive level design and limited room for experimentation due to patterns and required towers.
- Technical bugs such as freezes at high rounds, progress resets, and non-saved settings.
- Missing online multiplayer/coop and several UI gaps (banana collection, hover towers, etc.).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ninjakiwi.bloonstd5)