# Dial vs Dispatch Commander

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dispatch Commander at 88% against Dial's 43%. Dispatch Commander also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Dial's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 3). On price, ads, 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 Dispatch Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dispatch Commander holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dial has 23 ratings behind it against 3, 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 88% of Dispatch Commander's.

Dial ships an update every 4 months, Dispatch Commander every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dial | Dispatch Commander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-911-simulator/id1125820665/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispatch-commander-911/id6740238633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 367 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Shelton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776007412) | [JOBEE DEVELOPMENTS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782783227) |

## 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


### Dispatch Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispatch-commander-911/id6740238633)

Manage real-time emergency responses, dispatching vehicles and coordinating multi-agency efforts. Transport patients, book suspects, and handle diverse incidents from police pursuits to structure fires. Upgrade your stations and customize your fleet to master the challenges.

**Highlights:** Real-time emergency response simulation, Dispatch and manage 15+ emergency vehicles, Multi-agency coordination, Map-based operations with real-world data, Fleet customization with cosmetic skins, Daily challenges and station upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dispatch Commander Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Dispatch Commander Premium - Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dial free?

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

### Is Dispatch Commander free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dial or Dispatch Commander?

Dispatch Commander is rated higher. Dial averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Dispatch Commander averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Dial or Dispatch Commander have ads?

Neither Dial nor Dispatch Commander shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dial or Dispatch Commander?

Dial ships an update every 4 months, and Dispatch Commander every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dial was updated on October 5, 2026 and Dispatch Commander on September 27, 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.*