Comparison

Dial vs EMERGENCY 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

EMERGENCY Operator

Experience thrilling rescue missions in this location-based game. Manage a fleet of emergency vehicles, respond to real-time calls, and keep your city safe. Compete with others to become the ultimate dispatcher.

Highlights
  • Location-based rescue missions
  • Manage emergency vehicle fleet
  • Respond to real-time emergency calls
  • Dispatch police, firefighters, and more
  • Train and upgrade units
  • Compete with other players globally
Features
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Welcome to EMERGENCY Operator, the ultimate 911 location-based game that turns your hometown into a thrilling playground of rescue missions! If you've ever wanted to step into the shoes of a firefighter, police officer, or any other first responder, this casual yet engaging game is for you. Jump into the action! Answer emergency calls in real time! Dive into EMERGENCY Operator and embrace your sense of duty, as you manage a fleet of emergency vehicles and tackle a variety of real-world situations. Whether it's a blazing fire, a high-speed chase, or a medical emergency, your willingness to help and quick thinking will save the day. This seriously fun game takes you on a wild ride through real streets and neighborhoods, making every mission feel like a true-to-life adventure. As an Operator, you'll answer 911 calls and dispatch police, firefighters, and other emergency vehicles to keep your city safe and maintain order. With a lively and informal tone, EMERGENCY Operator lets you enjoy a unique, justice-oriented gaming experience. You'll manage 16 different types of vehicles, from firetrucks to SWAT teams, all in a location-based game that keeps you on your toes. Don't forget to train your units to boost their performance, ensuring you're always ready to face whatever challenges arise. So, gear up and join the ranks of lawful heroes in EMERGENCY Operator. Compete with fellow players in your area and around the world to prove you're the ultimate 911 dispatcher. It's time to embrace your passion for justice and put your skills to the test in this one-of-a-kind location-based game! Ready for the challenge? Tackle emergency missions today!

Screenshots

Dial4 screens
EMERGENCY Operator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EMERGENCY Operator at 4.6 against Dial's 3.3. EMERGENCY Operator also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (925 vs 23). Dial's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Dial sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and EMERGENCY Operator sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EMERGENCY Operator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMERGENCY Operator has 925 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Dial's written reviews are positive against 39% of EMERGENCY Operator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dial ships an update every 4 months, EMERGENCY Operator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dial versus EMERGENCY Operator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialEMERGENCY Operator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (23 ratings)4.6 (925 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews — better39.4% of reviews
Number of ratings23925 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB395 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAndrew SheltonSixteen Tons Entertainment GmbH

Customer experience

Dial

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

EMERGENCY Operator

All ratings925 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral17.0%
Negative43.6%

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

EMERGENCY Operator

From 925 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Realistic map and locations
  • 🚒 Enjoyable emergency dispatch simulation
  • 💡 Potential for updates and improvements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unrealistic vehicle routing
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and upgrade process
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 📺 Too many intrusive ads

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

EMERGENCY Operator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and loading issues after updates
  • Inability to relocate buildings
  • Incorrect or missing reward distribution
  • Syncing issues across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to delete account and start over
  • More emergency types and scenarios
  • Multiplayer or cooperative gameplay
  • Localization for more languages
  • Improved vehicle and station placement

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
13 purchases

EMERGENCY Operator

One-time13
  • VIP Status$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Tiny$4.99
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  • VIP Status$4.99
  • Welcome Bundle$7.99
  • Small$9.99
  • VIP Status$9.99
  • Medium$19.99
  • Kickstarter Bundle$24.99
  • Large$34.99
  • VIP Operator Bundle$44.99
  • Extra Large$49.99
  • Huge$99.99

Questions

Is Dial free?
Dial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EMERGENCY Operator free?
EMERGENCY Operator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dial or EMERGENCY Operator?
EMERGENCY Operator is rated higher. Dial averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while EMERGENCY Operator averages 4.6 from 925 ratings.
Do Dial or EMERGENCY Operator have ads?
EMERGENCY Operator shows ads; Dial does not.
Which is updated more often, Dial or EMERGENCY Operator?
Dial ships an update every 4 months, and EMERGENCY Operator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dial was updated on October 5, 2026 and EMERGENCY Operator on October 15, 2026.

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