Comparison

BeatTheBug vs Catch The Cockroach

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

Head to head
About

BeatTheBug

A virtual fly-flapping game where you physically turn to find and catch bugs with bats. Experience the fun of bug catching in a unique, interactive way. Be careful with your device!

Highlights
  • Virtual fly flapping
  • Physical device movement detection
  • Catch bugs with bats
  • Interactive gameplay
  • Unique bug catching experience
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BeatTheBug is your virtual fly flap. Turn around yourself and find the flying bug to catch it with one of the available bats. It has never been more fun to catch bugs. KEEP THE DEVICE TIGHT IN YOUR HANDS!!! We do not take responsibility for flying devices :) IMPORTANT NOTICE: No bugs have been harmed to build this application.

About

Catch The Cockroach

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Your mission? Catch the speedy little cockroach before it scurries away! This game is all about quick thinking and timing, made to bring smiles, not screams. • Tap to Catch → Watch out, it’s fast! • Beat the Timer → Can you catch it before time runs out? • Haptic Feedback → Feel the “Gotcha!” moment right on your wrist. • Celebration Animations → Every successful catch triggers a fun victory scene. • Instant Restart → Missed it? Don’t worry – play again in a second. Safe for Everyone • No registration, no ads • No internet, Bluetooth, or location needed • No tracking or data collection Perfect for kids’ Apple Watches or anyone who wants a quick, fun moment. Why You’ll Love It • Fun, quick, and friendly challenge. • Great for improving reflexes. • Designed as a personal passion project.

Screenshots

BeatTheBug2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Catch The Cockroach at none against BeatTheBug's 1. Catch The Cockroach also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
BeatTheBug versus Catch The Cockroach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatTheBugCatch The Cockroach
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 209 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSkycoders GmbHLilit Avdalyan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BeatTheBug

One-time1
  • Full kit$0.99
None

Catch The Cockroach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeatTheBug free?
BeatTheBug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catch The Cockroach free?
Catch The Cockroach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeatTheBug or Catch The Cockroach have ads?
Neither BeatTheBug nor Catch The Cockroach shows ads.

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