Cockroach Smasher vs PathLock
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.
PathLock
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PathLock: Number Puzzle is a sleek, satisfying number-path game where every level has one goal: draw a single continuous route through the grid, touching the numbers in order. No guessy clutter—just clean logic and that “click” moment when the path locks in. How it works • Start at 1 • Move to 2, 3, 4… in sequence • Cover every cell with one continuous path Why you’ll like it • Fast to learn, surprisingly deep as grid sizes grow • Smooth, game-like feedback for a crisp solving flow • Achievements that reward clean runs and progress • 300 levels across multiple grid sizes with escalating challenge Premium Upgrade for a cleaner experience with no ads and instant hints. If you enjoy puzzles that feel elegant, precise, and satisfying—welcome to PathLock. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PathLock at every 2 days against Cockroach Smasher's every 8 months. Cockroach Smasher's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and PathLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cockroach Smasher ships an update every 8 months, PathLock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cockroach Smasher | PathLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (471 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 471 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vadim Shendrikov | Ilker KARAMANLI |
Bugs and 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
PathLock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cockroach Smasher
- Remove Ads$1.99
PathLock
- PathLock Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
- PathLock Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- PathLock Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
Questions
Is Cockroach Smasher free?
Is PathLock free?
Do Cockroach Smasher or PathLock have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cockroach Smasher or PathLock?
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