Comparison

911 Operator vs Project Highrise

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

911 Operator

Respond to emergency calls as a dispatcher, providing aid and coordinating police, fire, and medical units. Navigate diverse scenarios and manage resources to save lives in cities worldwide.

Highlights
  • Respond to emergency calls
  • Dispatch police, fire, and paramedics
  • Provide first aid instructions
  • Play on real-world city maps
  • Manage emergency units and vehicles
  • Experience over 50 recorded dialogues
Features
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In 911 OPERATOR, you take on the role of an emergency dispatcher, who has to rapidly deal with the incoming reports. Your task is not just to pick up the calls, but also to react appropriately to the situation – sometimes giving first aid instructions is enough, at other times a police, fire department or paramedics’ intervention is a necessity. Keep in mind, that the person on the other side of the line might turn out to be a dying daughter’s father, an unpredictable terrorist, or just a prankster. Can you handle all of this? PLAY ON ANY CITY IN THE WORLD* Check out thousands of cities from all around the world. The Free Play mode lets you choose a city to play on - the game will download its map, along with real streets, addresses and the emergency infrastructure. You can also try the Career mode, which contains 6 cities with unique events – survive an earthquake in San Francisco and save Washington, D.C. from bomb attacks. MANAGE TEAMS A number of police, fire department and paramedic units are at your disposal. The forces may use a variety of vehicles (from common ambulances to police helicopters), essential equipment (e.g., bulletproof vests, first aid kits and technical tools) and consist of team members with different abilities. PEOPLE’S LIVES ARE IN YOUR HANDS! Main features: - Over 50 recorded dialogues inspired by real calls: serious and dramatic, but sometimes also funny or annoying. - Real First Aid instructions. - Opportunity to play on any city in the world! - 6 selected cities in Career mode, featuring unique calls and events. - More than 140 types of reports to encounter. - 12 types of emergency vehicles (including helicopters, police cars and motorcycles). *** (!) The game requires Internet connection to download free maps. The offline game is available after downloading the maps. (!) The game does check the user's location once to propose a city for download. User's location is anonymous and not stored. All map data © OpenStreetMap authors * The term “city” is used within the meaning of OpenStreetMap service and relates to urban areas described as “city” or “town” therein.

About

Project Highrise

Build and manage your own skyscraper empire. Design every aspect of your building, from construction to tenant satisfaction, to create a world-famous landmark. Make strategic decisions to ensure success and avoid failure.

Highlights
  • Deep skyscraper simulation
  • Tenant management
  • Campaign mode
  • Sandbox play
  • Hire consultants
  • Variety of tenants
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"Project Highrise is a pretty amazing game, and it’s only made better in a mobile package. Pick this one up straight away." (12. April, 2018 - 4,5/5 - 148apps.com) Unleash your inner architect as the PC mega-hit arrives on iPad! Playing as both architect and developer, your job is to build world-famous skyscrapers that will be the envy of the entire city. Manage every aspect of your building from construction through to keeping your tenants happy. Success is entirely in your hands. PLAY THE WAY YOU WANT Will you create an exclusive office highrise that attracts business leaders from around the world? Will you construct luxury apartments in the sky, penthouses for the elite and playgrounds for the famous? The choice is yours. FULL CAMPAIGN MODE Enjoy complete freedom to shape your skyscraper how you want it. Several difficulty levels and starting conditions allowing you to build your dream skyscraper towering above the surrounding city. KEEP YOUR TENANTS HAPPY Open restaurants and retail stores, build luxury apartments, install vending machines, offer yoga classes and even build fountains to meet your tenants ever-growing demands. MAKE ALL THE DECISIONS As a savvy developer, you must keep an eye on the bottom line and invest in the future. Succeed, and you will reap the rewards of a prestigious address where everyone will clamour to live and work. Fail, and you will watch tenants leave in disgust, taking their business elsewhere and leaving your reputation in tatters. FEATURES - Deep and complex simulation of a modern skyscraper. - Huge variety of tenants with their own unique characteristics - Open sandbox play with several difficulty levels and starting conditions allowing you to build your dream skyscraper - Campaign mode that tests your skill at building a successful highrise in challenging scenarios. - Test your management mettle by keeping up with your buildings diverse population and their ever-increasing demands. - Hire specialized consultants to increase your building's curb appeal, operational efficiency, and pull with city hall. "There's unlimited potential with Project Highrise, so it gives you a lot of bang for your buck." (April 12, 2018 - 9.0/10 - appadvice.com) "An impressive and captivating simulation that will eat up hour after hour of your spare time." (16. April, 2018 - 4/5 - pockettactics.com) "It’s the type of game that can easily have you starting to play, looking up later and seeing that way more time has passed IRL than you ever suspected, and that’s a nice compliment for any sim." (17. April, 2018- 4/5 - toucharcade.com) NOTE • Parts of this game require an active Internet connection. SUPPORT Problems & Questions: Visit www.kalypsomedia.com or write us an e-mail at supportmobile@kalypsomedia.com Privacy Policy: http://kalypsomediamobile.com/impressum/privacy-policy-mobile-games/

Screenshots

911 Operator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Project Highrise at 4.7 against 911 Operator's 4.5. Project Highrise also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 55%) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). 911 Operator's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

911 Operator costs $4.99 and Project Highrise $3.99 up front. 911 Operator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Project Highrise sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Project Highrise holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of 911 Operator's written reviews are positive against 70% of Project Highrise's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

911 Operator ships an update every 11 days, Project Highrise monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
911 Operator versus Project Highrise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter911 OperatorProject Highrise
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.5 (1.6K ratings)4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews70.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better1.4K
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#163 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB360 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGames Operators S.A.Kalypso Media Group GmbH

Customer experience

911 Operator

All ratings1,570 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral17.1%
Negative27.7%

Project Highrise

All ratings1,373 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive70.2%
Neutral17.2%
Negative12.6%

User reviews

911 Operator

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Ability to play in own city
  • 👍 Detailed 911 calls
  • 👍 Challenging and addictive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔧 Difficult to control units
  • 🔧 Repetitive call scenarios
  • 🔧 Unoptimized for newer iPhone screens

Project Highrise

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fantastic game
  • 👍 Mesmerizing to watch tower grow
  • 👍 Challenging and strategic
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Great for city/building game fans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs preventing contract completion
  • 🐛 Elevators not placing properly
  • 🐛 Common area goals not registering
  • 🐛 Achievements not triggering after updates
  • 🐛 Luxury apartment options missing

Bugs and requests

911 Operator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to delete teams
  • Stuck on earthquake level after completion
  • DLC purchases not working properly
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sandbox mode with unlimited money
  • More unique emergency scenarios
  • Ability to customize dispatcher voice
  • Support for additional emergency services (SWAT, military, etc.)
  • Improved map navigation and unit management

Project Highrise

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 5-year-old bug preventing 'common area' contracts
  • Elevators not placing over each other
  • Luxury apartment options missing
  • Achievements not triggering after updates
  • Common area goals not registering
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  • DLC content not accessible offline

Requested features

7 requests
  • More scenarios and content updates
  • Ability to change rent for all units at once
  • Option to customize unit colors
  • Offline access to DLC content
  • 60fps support
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  • Russian language support
  • Hotel and video game studio features

In-app purchases

4 purchases

911 Operator

One-time4
  • First Response$0.99
  • Special Resources$2.99
  • Every Life Matters$3.99
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  • Search And Rescue DLC$4.99
10 purchases

Project Highrise

One-time10
  • North Side$0.99
  • West Loop$0.99
  • South Loop$0.99
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  • Student Life$0.99
  • Tourist Traps$0.99
  • Skyline Living$0.99
  • Media Moguls$0.99
  • Creative Class$0.99
  • Citywide Maps Bundle$1.99
  • Highrise Deco Bundle$1.99

Questions

Is 911 Operator free?
911 Operator costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Project Highrise free?
Project Highrise costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 911 Operator or Project Highrise?
Project Highrise is rated higher. 911 Operator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Project Highrise averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.
Do 911 Operator or Project Highrise have ads?
Neither 911 Operator nor Project Highrise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 911 Operator or Project Highrise?
911 Operator ships an update every 11 days, and Project Highrise monthly. Most recently, 911 Operator was updated on October 20, 2026 and Project Highrise on October 22, 2026.

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