Comparison

Cockroach Smasher vs Ampe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Smash cockroaches with fingers
  • Infinite levels
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Happy pastime
  • Many cockroaches
Features
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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.

About

Ampe

Features
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Ampe — Ghana's playground game, now online. Jump together with your opponent, extend your left or right leg mid-air, and score when the legs match (O-STRAIGHT-TEE) or mismatch (OKONTO). The first to the round target wins. Two missed taps and you forfeit. How to play • Tap to jump in sync with the countdown • Choose a leg — left or right — mid-air • Match (or mismatch) the rule of the match to score • First player to the target points wins What's inside • Online multiplayer — get matched with a real player worldwide in seconds, or challenge a friend directly by username • Friends + global leaderboard — see who's online, who's climbing the ranks, and send direct invites • Tournament — beat all 8 named personalities back-to-back. First match is first-to-3, the Grand Final is first-to-10 against Nii Tackie the Bukom Boxer • Solo mode — practice against the AI at Easy, Medium, or Hard, with match length 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 • Themed in the red, gold, and green of Ghana -Free to play — no ads, no pay-to-win Ampe has been played on schoolyards and compounds across Ghana for generations. This app brings that tradition to life — simple rules, real competition, and a piece of Ghanaian childhood you can carry everywhere. Born on Ghana's playgrounds. Now played worldwide.

Screenshots

Cockroach Smasher4 screens
Ampe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ampe at none against Cockroach Smasher's 1. Ampe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cockroach Smasher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ampe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cockroach Smasher ships an update every 8 months, Ampe every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cockroach Smasher versus Ampe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCockroach SmasherAmpe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (474 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings474 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB35 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVadim ShendrikovFritz Quaye

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

Ampe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cockroach Smasher

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Ampe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cockroach Smasher free?
Cockroach Smasher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ampe free?
Ampe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cockroach Smasher or Ampe have ads?
Cockroach Smasher shows ads; Ampe does not.
Which is updated more often, Cockroach Smasher or Ampe?
Cockroach Smasher ships an update every 8 months, and Ampe every 4 days. Most recently, Cockroach Smasher was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ampe on October 28, 2026.

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