Cockroach Smasher vs Cockroach simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Cockroach simulator
Experience life as a cockroach in a human home. Navigate treacherous environments, gather resources, and evade dangers to build your secret nest. Unlock new abilities and skins as you strive to become the ultimate insect survivor.
- Unique cockroach survival simulator
- Explore various human rooms
- Evade household dangers
- Collect crumbs and build nests
- Unlock funny skins and upgrades
- Mix of humor and action gameplay
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Roach Life – Cockroach Simulator In this game, you are a cockroach trying to survive in a dangerous human home. Hide under furniture, collect crumbs, escape from traps, and build your own secret nest. Explore different rooms like the kitchen, bathroom, and living room. Avoid slippers, vacuums, and hungry pets. Complete challenges, unlock new skins, and become the king of the roaches. Game Features: • Unique cockroach survival simulator • Simple controls and fast-paced gameplay • Multiple levels with hidden secrets • Funny skins and upgrades for your character • A mix of humor and action Roach Life is perfect for players who enjoy weird, fun, and original simulator games. It’s a light-hearted experience with a survival twist. Can you survive in a world built for humans? Download now and take on the ultimate insect challenge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cockroach simulator at none against Cockroach Smasher's 1. Cockroach simulator also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 52%). Cockroach Smasher's advantage is ratings volume (273 vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Cockroach simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Cockroach Smasher against 4.2 for Cockroach simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cockroach Smasher has 273 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Cockroach Smasher's written reviews are positive against 78% of Cockroach simulator's.
Cockroach Smasher ships an update every 8 months, Cockroach simulator every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cockroach Smasher | Cockroach simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (273 ratings) — better | 4.2 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 273 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vadim Shendrikov | Daniil Demchenko |
Customer experience
Cockroach Smasher
Cockroach simulator
In-app purchases
Cockroach Smasher
- Remove Ads$1.99
Cockroach simulator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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