Comparison

911 Operator vs SIMULACRA 3

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

Head to head
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
Currently charting
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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

SIMULACRA 3

Investigate a town's disappearances by exploring a missing investigator's phone. Uncover dark secrets through digital clues, creepy videos, and interactive FMV sequences to find multiple endings.

Highlights
  • Explore town via simulated phone
  • Discover new found-phone horrors
  • Unravel secrets on phone apps
  • Interactive FMV sequences
  • Multiple endings
Features
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SIMULACRA 3 continues the narrative-driven found-phone horror game series. The once charming town of Stonecreek has seen better days. People are vanishing into thin air, leaving nothing behind but strange symbols where they were last seen. Your only lead is the phone of a missing investigator. Armed with a map app and a trail of creepy videos, delve into the darkest corners of the digital realms as you investigate the horrors seen on his phone and in Stonecreek. Features: - Explore a fictional town through a simulated mobile phone. - Discover brand new horrors of the found-phone genre. - Unravel hidden secrets on the phone's expanded apps and sequences. - Navigate interactive FMV sequences that lead to multiple endings.

Screenshots

911 Operator4 screens
SIMULACRA 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SIMULACRA 3 at none against 911 Operator's 4. 911 Operator's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks) and price ($4.99 vs $7.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and chart position 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 SIMULACRA 3 $7.99 up front. 911 Operator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SIMULACRA 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 911 Operator against 4.5 for SIMULACRA 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 911 Operator has 1.6K ratings behind it against 226, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of 911 Operator's written reviews are positive against 53% of SIMULACRA 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

911 Operator ships an update every 11 days, SIMULACRA 3 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
911 Operator versus SIMULACRA 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter911 OperatorSIMULACRA 3
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.5 (1.6K ratings)4.5 (226 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews — better53.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better226
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#179#99 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB2.2 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGames Operators S.A.KAIGAN GAMES OUe

Customer experience

911 Operator

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

SIMULACRA 3

All ratings226 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral21.0%
Negative25.8%

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

SIMULACRA 3

From 226 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Engaging puzzle mechanics and innovative gameplay
  • 🎬 Immersive phone interface and found-phone experience
  • 🎭 Strong character development and voice acting (Ruby character praised)
  • 🎨 Beautiful art design and visual presentation
  • 🎯 Player choices impact story outcomes meaningfully

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent game crashes and freezing issues
  • 💾 Poor save system with infrequent checkpoints
  • 😑 Bland character personalities compared to previous games
  • ⚠️ Lacks humor and lighter moments from earlier installments
  • 🎬 Weak climax and anticlimactic ending

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

SIMULACRA 3

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Game crashes during video calls with Ruby
  • Game crashes when clicking on videos
  • Screen freezes during extended gameplay sessions
  • Text conversations freeze and require app restart
  • Atlas map zoom function causes screen spasms
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  • Chat reply options fail to appear (Carin chat bug)
  • Ruby character shows as offline when should be available
  • Messages disappear when scrolling chat conversations
  • Progress deletion after app closure or device sleep
  • Phone glitch screen at beginning becomes unresponsive
  • Audio cuts and volume inconsistencies in video calls
  • Game won't progress past certain story points

Requested features

9 requests
  • Fast mode for replaying to unlock different endings
  • More frequent auto-save checkpoints
  • Manual save option at any time
  • In-game hints and answer options for stuck players
  • More music tracks and unlockable songs
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  • Additional live-action cutscenes with actors
  • Improved zoom functionality for maps and text
  • Better checkpoint system between major story beats
  • More Easter eggs and hidden content

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
None

SIMULACRA 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 911 Operator free?
911 Operator costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SIMULACRA 3 free?
SIMULACRA 3 costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 911 Operator or SIMULACRA 3?
SIMULACRA 3 is rated higher. 911 Operator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while SIMULACRA 3 averages 4.5 from 226 ratings.
Do 911 Operator or SIMULACRA 3 have ads?
Neither 911 Operator nor SIMULACRA 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 911 Operator or SIMULACRA 3?
911 Operator ships an update every 11 days, and SIMULACRA 3 every 5 weeks. Most recently, 911 Operator was updated on October 14, 2026 and SIMULACRA 3 on October 13, 2026.
Which is more popular, 911 Operator or SIMULACRA 3?
911 Operator currently peaks at #179 in the App Store charts, and SIMULACRA 3 at #99. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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