# JoinDispatch vs THO Simulator

The clearest difference is price: JoinDispatch at Free against THO Simulator's $1.99. JoinDispatch also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 22%) and ratings volume (898 vs 1). THO Simulator's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads there is nothing between them.

JoinDispatch is free to download; THO Simulator costs $1.99 up front. JoinDispatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. THO Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

THO Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JoinDispatch has 898 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of JoinDispatch's written reviews are positive against 22% of THO Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | JoinDispatch | THO Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (898 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joindispatch/id1161946025/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tho-simulator/id1526308971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **898** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **59.8% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 50 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyle McCullough](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161946024) | [Aerosoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/394355538) |

## What reviewers say

### JoinDispatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joindispatch/id1161946025)

Experience the thrill of managing emergency dispatches in a text-based adventure. Make critical decisions, earn stars, and unlock new opportunities as a Citizen Responder. Navigate limited resources and even rewind time to correct mistakes.

**Highlights:** Achieve 5-Star rating, Earn skills and unlock opportunities, Resource management, Rewind time function, Choice-driven narrative, Simplified decisions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift One - Remove Ads | Free | one-time |
| Shift Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting story and gameplay
- 🤖 Unique text-based adventure concept
- 👍 Immersive atmosphere and mystery
- 💎 Compelling narrative and 4th wall breaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall after initial tutorial
- 🐛 Bugs, glitches, and inconsistencies
- ⏱️ Short first episode/shift
- 🕰️ Long wait times for new content

**Reported bugs**

- Calls getting stuck on hold
- Skills disappearing or not working as expected
- Repeated resets of progress
- Unresponsive UI and black screens

**Requested features**

- More episodes/shifts to continue the story
- Ability to replay past calls/choices
- Clearer progression and skill system
- Offline mode or reduced battery drain


### THO Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tho-simulator/id1526308971)

Manage and coordinate various emergency response units, including specialist teams. Engage in realistic operational scenarios, complete mini-games, and utilize different vehicles to ensure mission success. Designed for easy play without prior experience.

**Highlights:** Coordinate specialist emergency units, Examine damage and ensure road safety, Perform controlled blasting operations, Transport heavy equipment with vehicles, Complete mini-games to advance scenarios, Realistic operational course simulation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JoinDispatch free?

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

### Is THO Simulator free?

THO Simulator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JoinDispatch or THO Simulator?

THO Simulator is rated higher. JoinDispatch averages 4.2 out of 5 from 898 ratings, while THO Simulator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do JoinDispatch or THO Simulator have ads?

Neither JoinDispatch nor THO Simulator shows ads.

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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.*