These are the questions that dominate BTD6 searches and community forums, answered the way we answer everything: with a source, a label, and a link to the page that goes deeper.
Buying and platforms
How much does Bloons TD 6 cost?
Mobile is $6.99 one-time. PC is $13.99 on Steam US. Netflix and Apple Arcade include the game with their subscriptions. DLC is separate. Full detail: price.
Is there a free version?
No official one, and no web version at all. The legitimate low-cost routes are subscriptions and store sales: play free.
Where can I download it safely?
Only from the official stores: App Store, Google Play, Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store, Netflix, Apple Arcade and the console stores. Detail: download.
Can I move saves between platforms?
Within a platform family, cloud saves sync. Between editions, no. The Netflix edition is fully isolated. Detail: platforms.
Gameplay
How many towers and heroes are there?
25 Monkey Towers and 17 Heroes per the official store listing as of September 2026. You bring one Hero per game. Detail: towers and heroes.
What are Paragons?
Tier 6 towers built by sacrificing three Tier 5 upgrades of one tower type, introduced in v27.0. There is no official total; we name them individually: paragons.
Can I play with friends?
Yes, 4-player co-op across stores, in all modes including boss fights. Detail: modes.
Staying current
What is the current version?
Update 56.x, on Steam since August 6, 2026. Netflix and console editions lag behind. Detail: updates.
My game will not start. What now?
Start with our troubleshooting page: symptom-by-symptom first fixes and the official support entry: troubleshooting.