The game is a paid app with optional in-app purchases and user-generated content. Prices and promotional offers vary by storefront region.
Fast answer
The answer before the background
Open the official Bloons TD 6 listing in Apple’s App Store, confirm that your iPhone or iPad meets the iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 requirement, and buy or download the standard edition from Ninja Kiwi. The United States listing shows a $6.99 purchase price plus optional in-app purchases. Sign in to the game’s Ninja Kiwi account or supported Apple account features if you want cloud progress. Do not use unofficial free downloads, and do not confuse the standard app with Apple Arcade’s separate Bloons TD 6+ edition.
Official route
How to install it on iPhone or iPad
The safest route is Apple’s App Store listing for Bloons TD 6 from Ninja Kiwi. Search for the exact game name, check that the seller is Ninja Kiwi, and review the compatibility line before confirming the purchase. This avoids modified files, misleading “free” downloads, and old versions that may not connect correctly to current services.
On iPhone, open the App Store and search for the game. On iPad, use the same listing; the store identifies the app as compatible with both iPhone and iPad. Tap the price or download control, authenticate with your Apple Account, and wait for the installation to finish. Keep enough free storage available for the app and later content updates.
After the first launch, allow the game to finish any additional content download. If you already played on another device, choose the returning-player or account option rather than starting a replacement profile. Make sure the old device has uploaded its latest progress before switching between devices.
- Open the App Store on the target device.
- Search for Bloons TD 6 and verify Ninja Kiwi as the developer.
- Check the iOS or iPadOS requirement and available storage.
- Purchase or download the app through Apple.
- Launch it, complete any content download, and connect the correct game account if you have existing progress.
| Device | Verified requirement | Practical advice |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | iOS 15.0 or later | Update iOS first if the listing says the device is incompatible. |
| iPad | iPadOS 15.0 or later | Use a supported iPad model with sufficient free storage. |
| Apple Vision | The listing also identifies visionOS support | This is not required for the iPhone or iPad installation route. |
Search results and community posts may advertise free files or cracked versions. They are not the official App Store route, may contain malware, and can leave your progress or account at risk. A legitimate free Reddit link is not a substitute for the publisher’s store listing.
Cost and editions
Price, sales, and the correct version
The United States App Store listing reviewed for this guide showed the standard game at $6.99. Apple prices are country-specific and can change, so the amount displayed on your device is the final price for your account and region. The app also lists optional purchases such as Monkey Money, tower unlocks, and other content; buying the base game does not mean every optional item is included.
A sale may appear in the App Store or inside the game, but there is no safe way to promise a particular discount date. If the price is higher or lower than expected, check the storefront region associated with your Apple Account and review Apple’s purchase confirmation before approving the transaction.
Apple Arcade also has a separate edition called Bloons TD 6+. Treat it as a different product rather than an automatic replacement for the standard app. Ninja Kiwi states that progress cannot be synchronized between the normal edition and the Apple Arcade edition. If you want to continue an existing save, install the same edition you previously used.
- Standard edition: paid App Store download with optional in-app purchases.
- Apple Arcade edition: separate product with separate game data.
- Epic Games edition: a PC version, not an iPhone or iPad download.
- Regional price: confirm the amount shown in your own App Store before paying.
- Sale status: verify directly in the store instead of relying on old posts or screenshots.
| Search or offer | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| iOS price | The cost of the standard mobile app in your region | Use the amount shown on the App Store purchase screen. |
| iOS sale | A temporary regional or publisher promotion may be active | Check the live listing and purchase history before buying twice. |
| Free Reddit download | An unofficial claim, not an official distribution method | Avoid it and use Apple’s App Store. |
| Epic Games version | A separate PC storefront edition | Do not expect it to install directly on iPhone or iPad. |
A Ninja Kiwi game account is separate from an older ninjakiwi.com website account. If the game asks you to create or connect a cloud account, follow the in-game instructions and record the login method you used.
Progress and updates
Using the same save across devices
The standard edition supports account-based progress features. Before moving from an iPhone to an iPad, open the game on the original device and allow it to save or sync. Then install the same edition on the second device and sign in with the same account. Keep both installations updated before attempting to switch between them.
Cross-platform support can depend on the edition and the current game version. Ninja Kiwi’s support guidance says supported versions should be up to date when sharing progress across devices. This does not make the Apple Arcade edition interchangeable with the standard app, and it does not turn an Epic Store installation into an iOS app.
If the App Store says an update is required but no update button appears, open the App Store, tap your profile picture, and refresh the pending-updates list by pulling it down. Storefront updates can take time to appear in every region. Avoid deleting the game before confirming that your progress is safely linked, because reinstalling can create unnecessary recovery risk.
- Update both devices before transferring or switching saves.
- Use the same login method on the iPhone and iPad.
- Manually confirm that the latest progress has synchronized.
- Keep the standard edition and Apple Arcade edition separate.
- Refresh Apple’s pending-update list if the game reports a missing update.
| Situation | Best next step |
|---|---|
| New iPad, existing iPhone save | Sync on the iPhone, install the same edition on iPad, then sign in. |
| Update button missing | Refresh the App Store update list and check again later. |
| Lost access to a cloud login | Use Ninja Kiwi support rather than creating multiple new accounts. |
| Switching to Apple Arcade | Expect a separate save; normal-edition progress does not transfer automatically. |
The compatibility and edition separation are stated by the store or Ninja Kiwi support. Manually syncing before changing devices is a practical precaution to reduce the chance of using an older save.
Troubleshooting
What to do if the game keeps crashing on iOS
First, confirm that the device runs the required iOS or iPadOS version and that the App Store shows the latest available game update. Restart the device, close other demanding apps, and free storage if the device is nearly full. Large games can behave poorly when storage or available memory is limited.
If the problem began after an update, refresh the App Store update list and check whether another small fix has appeared. Test the game after restarting rather than repeatedly launching it during a pending download. For connection-related failures, use a stable Wi-Fi connection and let the game complete its content download.
Do not immediately delete the app if you have not confirmed a cloud backup or account connection. Ninja Kiwi specifically advises contacting support before reinstalling in update-related cases to avoid possible data loss. When contacting support, include the device model, iOS or iPadOS version, game version, crash location, and whether the problem affects a new or existing save.
- Check iOS or iPadOS compatibility.
- Restart the device and close background apps.
- Free storage and complete pending game downloads.
- Refresh App Store updates.
- Confirm cloud or account progress before reinstalling.
- Submit a Ninja Kiwi support request if the crash continues.
Community advice can be useful for identifying patterns, but do not install third-party profiles, modified apps, or unknown configuration files to fix crashes. Those steps are not required for the official installation and can create security or account problems.
FAQ
Common questions
Is the standard app free on iPhone or iPad?
No. The United States App Store listing reviewed for this guide showed a $6.99 purchase price for the standard edition, with optional in-app purchases. Your local price may differ.
Can I install it on an older iPhone or iPad?
Only if the device supports iOS 15 or later for iPhone or iPadOS 15 or later for iPad. The App Store is the final compatibility check for your specific device.
Can I use my mobile progress on the Epic Games version?
Ninja Kiwi provides an account-linking process for the standard mobile or Steam edition and the Epic Store edition. Epic Store is a PC route, not an iOS installation route, and the Apple Arcade edition is excluded from that linking process.
Why is there no update button even though the game asks me to update?
Open the App Store, tap your Apple Account profile picture, and pull down the pending-updates screen to refresh it. Updates can take time to reach every region. If it still does not appear, contact Ninja Kiwi before reinstalling.
Does the Apple Arcade edition share progress with the regular app?
No. Ninja Kiwi says the regular edition and Bloons TD 6+ are separate games whose data cannot be synchronized.
Sources
What we checked
Official listings establish current availability and product facts. Community pages are used for mechanics and build history, then labeled separately.
- OfficialApple App Store listing for Bloons TD 6
- OfficialNinja Kiwi: Minimum device requirements for BTD6
- OfficialNinja Kiwi: Same save on multiple devices
- OfficialNinja Kiwi: Missing update on iOS
- OfficialNinja Kiwi: Linking mobile or Steam accounts to Epic Store
- OfficialNinja Kiwi: Syncing the standard edition and Bloons TD 6+