# Dial vs Idle Firefighter Tycoon

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Firefighter Tycoon at 4.8 against Dial's 3.3. Idle Firefighter Tycoon also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 23) and review sentiment (61% vs 43%). Dial's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dial sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Firefighter Tycoon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Firefighter Tycoon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Firefighter Tycoon has 26K 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 61% of Idle Firefighter Tycoon's.

Dial ships an update every 4 months, Idle Firefighter Tycoon every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dial | Idle Firefighter Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-911-simulator/id1125820665/reviews) | **[4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-firefighter-tycoon-save/id1560178364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 398 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) | [Kolibri Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112983227) |

## 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


### Idle Firefighter Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-firefighter-tycoon-save/id1560178364)

Manage a fire station, rescue citizens, and expand your business to become a wealthy tycoon. Automate operations, invest wisely, and upgrade equipment to handle emergencies and earn cash, both online and offline.

**Highlights:** Fire station management, Rescue simulation, Idle income generation, Business expansion, Fire truck upgrades, Manager hiring, Online and offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gempack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Permanent profit boost 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gempack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Permanent profit boost 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gempack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Entire Event Boost | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gempack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| All-In-One Deal | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun
- 👍 Great overall
- 🚀 Super fun
- 👍 Best game ever!
- 👍 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working
- 🔍 Game spoiled by adverts
- 🔍 Offline income isn't matching
- 🔍 Ads
- 🔍 Still getting ads

**Reported bugs**

- Not working
- Last update broke something
- Unacceptable Bug
- Events bug
- Lost all of my progress

**Requested features**

- Prestige mode
- More cities
- More captains
- Ability to change/choose different skins/colors for the trucks
- Ability to transfer money between stations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dial free?

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

### Is Idle Firefighter Tycoon free?

Idle Firefighter Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dial or Idle Firefighter Tycoon?

Idle Firefighter Tycoon is rated higher. Dial averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Idle Firefighter Tycoon averages 4.8 from 26K ratings.

### Do Dial or Idle Firefighter Tycoon have ads?

Idle Firefighter Tycoon shows ads; Dial does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dial or Idle Firefighter Tycoon?

Dial ships an update every 4 months, and Idle Firefighter Tycoon every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dial was updated on November 2, 2026 and Idle Firefighter Tycoon on November 7, 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.*