Dial vs EMERGENCY Operator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simulate 911 dispatcher role
- Dispatch emergency vehicles
- Upgrade station and buildings
- Recruit more staff
- Acquire new vehicles
- Earn money and experience
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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
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Dial | EMERGENCY Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (23 ratings) | 4.6 (925 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews — better | 39.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 925 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 395 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Shelton | Sixteen Tons Entertainment GmbH |
Customer experience
Dial
EMERGENCY Operator
User reviews
Dial
From 23 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Dial
- 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
EMERGENCY Operator
- 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
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