# Dial vs EMERGENCY Operator

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dial | EMERGENCY Operator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-911-simulator/id1125820665/reviews) | **[4.6 (925 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-operator/id1532199343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **925** |
| Positive reviews | **42.5% of reviews** | 39.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 395 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Shelton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776007412) | [Sixteen Tons Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/321227098) |

## 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


### EMERGENCY Operator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-operator/id1532199343)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Status | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tiny | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Status | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Status | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Kickstarter Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large | $34.99 | one-time |
| VIP Operator Bundle | $44.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large | $49.99 | one-time |
| Huge | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


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