Smash the bug vs Cockroach Smasher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smash the bug
Tap to smash a variety of insects appearing on your screen. Compete to achieve the highest score by quickly and accurately eliminating the pests. Enjoy a simple yet engaging arcade experience.
- Insect smashing gameplay
- High score tracking
- Simple tap controls
- Engaging arcade experience
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A lot of bug are on your screen! Smash them all and score your best!
Cockroach Smasher
A simple and fun game where players use their fingers to smash as many cockroaches as possible. It offers endless levels and is suitable for all ages, providing a happy pastime.
- Smash cockroaches with fingers
- Infinite levels
- Suitable for all ages
- Happy pastime
- Many cockroaches
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Try to crush as many cockroaches as possible! In this exciting game you have to crush as many cockroaches as possible with your fingers. Very keen on children, boys and girls. Features: - Infinite levels. - One of the best free games. - Suitable for all ages. - A lot of cockroaches. - Happy pastime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smash the bug at 100% against Cockroach Smasher's 52%. Smash the bug also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cockroach Smasher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smash the bug asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smash the bug ships an update every 2 months, Cockroach Smasher every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Smash the bug | Cockroach Smasher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (477 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 52.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 477 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicola Lauritano | Vadim Shendrikov |
Customer experience
Smash the bug
Cockroach Smasher
Bugs and requests
Smash the bug
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Cockroach Smasher
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ads appear too frequently
- Ads interrupt gameplay and cause frustration
- Difficulty hitting wasps
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to kill all bug types (flies)
- Higher levels with bigger bugs
- Improve targeting for wasps
In-app purchases
Smash the bug
No in-app purchases
Cockroach Smasher
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
Is Smash the bug free?
Is Cockroach Smasher free?
Do Smash the bug or Cockroach Smasher have ads?
Which is updated more often, Smash the bug or Cockroach Smasher?
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