Comparison

Progbots vs Cockroach Janta Play

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

Head to head
About

Progbots

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Description (4000 chars max) ProgBots is a puzzle game where you program robots to navigate challenges, outsmart obstacles, and conquer every level — no coding experience required. Think logically, plan your moves, and send your bots on the right path. Each level introduces new mechanics that test your problem-solving skills in fresh ways. Whether you're 8 or 80, ProgBots makes the core ideas of programming intuitive and fun. What makes ProgBots unique is the depth of its toolset. As you progress, you'll use virtually every concept a real programmer uses — conditionals (if/else), loops, functions, recursion, parameters, and variables. Not as theory, but as hands-on tools you need to actually solve the puzzle in front of you. It's the closest thing to real programming without writing a single line of code. Features: Dozens of hand-crafted puzzles across multiple difficulty tiers Full programming toolset: ifs, loops, functions, recursion, parameters, and variables Simple, visual command system — drag, drop, and run Clean, colorful design that works on all screen sizes No internet connection required to play Free to play Challenge your brain. Train your bots. Can you solve them all?

About

Cockroach Janta Play

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Cockroach Janta Play is an arcade survival game where you guide a cockroach through 15 obstacle-based challenges on a journey to land a job. Tap to flap, dodge the pipes, and survive each stage to reach the final boss. Gameplay Flap your way through a side-scrolling world of pipes, ceilings, and hazards. Each pipe you clear represents one real-life challenge on the path to employment, such as traffic, exams, competition, and interviews. Pass 15 stages to unlock the final boss level, where you tap rapidly to attack and dodge incoming attacks. Features - Simple one-tap controls. Tap, click, or press space to flap. - 15 obstacle-based stages with increasing difficulty. - Four collectible power-ups: Skill, Shield, Support, and Awareness. - A final boss stage with attack and dodge mechanics. - Three difficulty modes: Easy, Regular, and Hard. - Score tracking with a personal best record. - Cartoon-style visuals and animations set in a night city. - Offline gameplay. No internet connection required. Controls - Tap the screen, click, press space, or use the up arrow to flap. - Avoid pipes, the ceiling, and the ground. - Collect power-ups as you fly. - In the boss stage, tap rapidly to attack and move to dodge. How to Play Choose your difficulty mode from the main menu, then tap to start flapping. Time each flap carefully to fly between the gaps in the pipes. Collect power-ups along the way to help you survive longer. Pass all 15 stages to reach the final boss and complete the journey. About the Game Cockroach Janta Play combines arcade flap mechanics with a humorous storyline about a determined cockroach working its way through modern urban challenges. The game focuses on timing, reflexes, and pattern recognition. It is designed for casual players who enjoy short, replayable sessions.

Screenshots

Progbots4 screens
Cockroach Janta Play3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cockroach Janta Play at none against Progbots's shown. Progbots's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Progbots ships an update every 3 days, Cockroach Janta Play weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Progbots versus Cockroach Janta Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgbotsCockroach Janta Play
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPetar TakevKARIDO PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Progbots

No in-app purchases

None

Cockroach Janta Play

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Progbots free?
Progbots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cockroach Janta Play free?
Cockroach Janta Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Progbots or Cockroach Janta Play have ads?
Progbots shows ads; Cockroach Janta Play does not.
Which is updated more often, Progbots or Cockroach Janta Play?
Progbots ships an update every 3 days, and Cockroach Janta Play weekly. Most recently, Progbots was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cockroach Janta Play on October 28, 2026.

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