# 911 Operator vs Project Highrise

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.

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.

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.

911 Operator ships an update every 11 days, Project Highrise monthly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 911 Operator | Project Highrise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/911-operator/id1199822686/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-highrise/id1277095117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **70.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 269 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Games Operators S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404382903) | [Kalypso Media Group GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/958530578) |

## What reviewers say

### 911 Operator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/911-operator/id1199822686)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Paid · Strategy, #188 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Response | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Resources | $2.99 | one-time |
| Every Life Matters | $3.99 | one-time |
| Search And Rescue DLC | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-highrise/id1277095117)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| North Side | $0.99 | one-time |
| West Loop | $0.99 | one-time |
| South Loop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Student Life | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tourist Traps | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skyline Living | $0.99 | one-time |
| Media Moguls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Creative Class | $0.99 | one-time |
| Citywide Maps Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Highrise Deco Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 22, 2026 and Project Highrise on October 22, 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.*