# Dial vs 112 Operator

The clearest difference is price: Dial at Free against 112 Operator's $9.99. 112 Operator's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Dial is free to download; 112 Operator costs $9.99 up front. Dial sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 112 Operator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

112 Operator holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 85 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Dial's written reviews are positive against 61% of 112 Operator's.

Dial ships an update every 4 months, 112 Operator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dial | 112 Operator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-911-simulator/id1125820665/reviews) | **[4.1 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/112-operator/id1515260529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **85** |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Shelton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776007412) | [Games Operators S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404382903) |

## What reviewers say

### Dial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-911-simulator/id1125820665)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| double missions for 1h | $0.99 | one-time |
| double mission, experience and coin for 1h | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 notes | $1.99 | one-time |
| double mission, experience and coin for 3h | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 notes | $7.99 | one-time |
| double mission, experience and coin for 24h | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 notes | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2500 notes | $34.99 | one-time |
| 5000 notes | $59.99 | one-time |
| 10000 notes | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### 112 Operator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/112-operator/id1515260529)

Manage emergency services globally by taking calls and dispatching rescue units. Navigate challenging scenarios influenced by weather, traffic, and escalating events like natural disasters and crime. Improve your skills as an operator through dynamic gameplay and strategic decision-making.

**Highlights:** Global city management, Dynamic weather and traffic simulation, Real-time incident response, Dispatching various emergency units, Handling diverse emergency calls, Career and free game modes, Tactical unit command

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protective Masks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Facilities | $1.99 | one-time |
| Water Operations | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pandemic Outbreak | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Last Duty | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Good game but...
- 👍 Awesome Game
- 👍 Such a good game but needs more updates
- 👍 Clearly made with love and care

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Broken
- 🐛 Buggy, repetitive
- 🐛 Game keeps crashing
- 🐛 Crashes during gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Water units and amphibious units cannot move into water
- Scenarios don't have police units return to patrol after incidents
- Profile pictures of units replaced by white images
- Cannot move boats after 3rd district is unlocked
- Amphibian units won't move at all

**Requested features**

- Add more DLCs
- Add more scenarios and call types
- Add sandbox mode with unlimited cash
- Add ability to control different roles (cop, fire, medical)
- Add more weather/disaster scenarios


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dial free?

Dial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 112 Operator free?

112 Operator costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dial or 112 Operator?

112 Operator is rated higher. Dial averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while 112 Operator averages 4.1 from 85 ratings.

### Do Dial or 112 Operator have ads?

Neither Dial nor 112 Operator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dial or 112 Operator?

Dial ships an update every 4 months, and 112 Operator fortnightly. Most recently, Dial was updated on October 5, 2026 and 112 Operator on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*