Comparison

Dial vs 911 Operator

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

Head to head
About

Dial

Experience the role of a 911 dispatcher, responding to emergencies by dispatching the correct emergency vehicles. Upgrade your station, recruit more staff, and acquire new vehicles to tackle increasingly challenging missions and grow your player level.

Highlights
  • Simulate 911 dispatcher role
  • Dispatch emergency vehicles
  • Upgrade station and buildings
  • Recruit more staff
  • Acquire new vehicles
  • Earn money and experience
Features
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Slip into the shoes of a 911 dispatcher and save your cities population by sending out the relevant emergency vehicles for the mission you receive. Your first stations will come with staffing and one (1) unit. If you improve your building, you can buy more vehicles and recruit more staff. Having more vehicles will advance your missions to bigger and better ones. Having more buildings will give you more possible missions to receive. Successful missions earn you money and experience points. This allows you to invest in new equipment (buildings, cars, trucks, etc …) and grow your player level. Good luck!!! Join us: Discord Facebook https://discord.gg/xUGuUBNtrK https://www.facebook.com/people/Dial-911-Simulator/61567716984725/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

About

911 Operator

Respond to emergency calls as a dispatcher, providing aid and coordinating police, fire, and medical units. Navigate diverse scenarios and manage resources to save lives in cities worldwide.

Highlights
  • Respond to emergency calls
  • Dispatch police, fire, and paramedics
  • Provide first aid instructions
  • Play on real-world city maps
  • Manage emergency units and vehicles
  • Experience over 50 recorded dialogues
Features
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In 911 OPERATOR, you take on the role of an emergency dispatcher, who has to rapidly deal with the incoming reports. Your task is not just to pick up the calls, but also to react appropriately to the situation – sometimes giving first aid instructions is enough, at other times a police, fire department or paramedics’ intervention is a necessity. Keep in mind, that the person on the other side of the line might turn out to be a dying daughter’s father, an unpredictable terrorist, or just a prankster. Can you handle all of this? PLAY ON ANY CITY IN THE WORLD* Check out thousands of cities from all around the world. The Free Play mode lets you choose a city to play on - the game will download its map, along with real streets, addresses and the emergency infrastructure. You can also try the Career mode, which contains 6 cities with unique events – survive an earthquake in San Francisco and save Washington, D.C. from bomb attacks. MANAGE TEAMS A number of police, fire department and paramedic units are at your disposal. The forces may use a variety of vehicles (from common ambulances to police helicopters), essential equipment (e.g., bulletproof vests, first aid kits and technical tools) and consist of team members with different abilities. PEOPLE’S LIVES ARE IN YOUR HANDS! Main features: - Over 50 recorded dialogues inspired by real calls: serious and dramatic, but sometimes also funny or annoying. - Real First Aid instructions. - Opportunity to play on any city in the world! - 6 selected cities in Career mode, featuring unique calls and events. - More than 140 types of reports to encounter. - 12 types of emergency vehicles (including helicopters, police cars and motorcycles). *** (!) The game requires Internet connection to download free maps. The offline game is available after downloading the maps. (!) The game does check the user's location once to propose a city for download. User's location is anonymous and not stored. All map data © OpenStreetMap authors * The term “city” is used within the meaning of OpenStreetMap service and relates to urban areas described as “city” or “town” therein.

Screenshots

Dial4 screens
911 Operator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dial at Free against 911 Operator's $4.99. 911 Operator's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Dial is free to download; 911 Operator costs $4.99 up front. Dial sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 911 Operator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

911 Operator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 911 Operator has 1.6K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Dial's written reviews are positive against 55% of 911 Operator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dial ships an update every 4 months, 911 Operator every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dial versus 911 Operator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDial911 Operator
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.3 (23 ratings)4.5 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews55.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings231.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB269 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperAndrew SheltonGames Operators S.A.

Customer experience

Dial

All ratings23 ratings
Positive52.2%
Neutral17.4%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral12.0%
Negative45.5%

911 Operator

All ratings1,570 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews367 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral17.2%
Negative27.5%

User reviews

Dial

From 23 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun
  • 🚒 Realistic emergency response simulation
  • 👍 Great for first responder enthusiasts
  • 🌐 Ability to choose any location

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
  • 🤖 Lack of clear instructions and tutorials
  • 🗺️ Unrealistic map and vehicle speeds

911 Operator

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Ability to play in own city
  • 👍 Detailed 911 calls
  • 👍 Challenging and addictive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔧 Difficult to control units
  • 🔧 Repetitive call scenarios
  • 🔧 Unoptimized for newer iPhone screens

Bugs and requests

Dial

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to start missions or receive calls
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Map not loading properly or zooming incorrectly
  • In-app purchases not working as intended

Requested features

6 requests
  • Customizable response radius and station locations
  • Ability to assign personnel to specific vehicles
  • More varied call types and emergency scenarios
  • Faster vehicle speeds and response times
  • Improved alliance and multiplayer functionality
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  • Expanded vehicle and equipment options

911 Operator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to delete teams
  • Stuck on earthquake level after completion
  • DLC purchases not working properly
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sandbox mode with unlimited money
  • More unique emergency scenarios
  • Ability to customize dispatcher voice
  • Support for additional emergency services (SWAT, military, etc.)
  • Improved map navigation and unit management

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dial

One-time10
  • double missions for 1h$0.99
  • double mission, experience and coin for 1h$1.99
  • 100 notes$1.99
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  • double mission, experience and coin for 3h$4.99
  • 500 notes$7.99
  • double mission, experience and coin for 24h$9.99
  • 1000 notes$14.99
  • 2500 notes$34.99
  • 5000 notes$59.99
  • 10000 notes$99.99
4 purchases

911 Operator

One-time4
  • First Response$0.99
  • Special Resources$2.99
  • Every Life Matters$3.99
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  • Search And Rescue DLC$4.99

Questions

Is Dial free?
Dial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 911 Operator free?
911 Operator costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dial or 911 Operator?
911 Operator is rated higher. Dial averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while 911 Operator averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Dial or 911 Operator have ads?
Neither Dial nor 911 Operator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dial or 911 Operator?
Dial ships an update every 4 months, and 911 Operator every 11 days. Most recently, Dial was updated on September 14, 2026 and 911 Operator on September 25, 2026.

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