# bug prank on screen

> Various fake bug prank on your phone screen crawl, very funny

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zh.cockroach](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zh.cockroach)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.zh.cockroach`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** mr.zeng
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 789,159
- **Rating:** 4.16 / 5 (2,775 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4
- **Last updated:** 2024-07-18
- **First published:** 2019-07-05
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 3.78 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zh.cockroach)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/site/insectonscreenprank/](https://sites.google.com/site/insectonscreenprank/)

## Description

**Bug Prank on Screen** is a hilarious Chrome extension that brings various fake insects crawling right on your phone screen for endless prank fun. You can select from ants, cockroaches, worms, spiders, and flies, customizing the type and number of bugs to surprise anyone around you. The extension operates seamlessly in the background, allowing you to use your phone normally while the prank bugs crawl around.

Features include options for full-screen crawling insects, timed delays to activate the prank, and an easy setup that lets you secretly activate it on a friend's device for maximum trickery. Whether to amuse yourself or prank friends, this extension is an entertaining tool to add a funny twist to your phone experience.

## Rankings

- #78,001 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find the app entertaining and effective at scaring people with realistic bug animations that help keep others off their phones. However, many users complain about frequent ads, lack of insect variety, stability issues where the app crashes or doesn't run consistently, and inconvenience of reactivation after device restarts. Safety concerns over permissions and data access were also noted. Overall, it provides fun, spooky experiences but suffers from technical and usability limitations.

### Pros

- Realistic and scary bugs that effectively scare users and their friends.
- Helps keep children or siblings away from the phone due to fear of bugs.
- Good quality images and visually appealing bug movements.
- Provides entertainment by combining funny and scary elements.

### Cons

- The app has too many advertisements, which annoy users.
- It often doesn't work or crashes on various devices; some users report it doesn't start or stop working after phone restart.
- Only one type of insect is available; users want more variety in bug types.
- App permissions and data access raise safety concerns among users.
- The app doesn't persist after the phone is switched off; users have to reactivate it.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zh.cockroach)