# 911 Operator vs Harbor Captain

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 911 Operator at 55% against Harbor Captain's 0%. 911 Operator also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and price ($4.99 vs $12.99). Harbor Captain's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

911 Operator costs $4.99 and Harbor Captain $12.99 up front. 911 Operator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Harbor Captain asks for nothing beyond the download.

911 Operator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 911 Operator has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of 911 Operator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Harbor Captain's.

911 Operator ships an update every 11 days, Harbor Captain every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 911 Operator | Harbor Captain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/911-operator/id1199822686/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harbor-captain/id6736513812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **55.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 269 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Games Operators S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404382903) | [Future Web Ventures Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772215853) |

## What reviewers say

### 911 Operator

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

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


### Harbor Captain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harbor-captain/id6736513812)

Guide various ships to their designated docks by drawing safe routes. Avoid collisions and manage ship speeds and unloading times in this simulation game. Control yachts, tankers, and container ships.

**Highlights:** Draw routes to docks, Manage ship speed and unloading, Control various ship types, Avoid shipping accidents, Intuitive tap and drag controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 911 Operator free?

911 Operator costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Harbor Captain free?

Harbor Captain costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 911 Operator or Harbor Captain?

911 Operator is rated higher. 911 Operator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Harbor Captain averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 911 Operator or Harbor Captain have ads?

Neither 911 Operator nor Harbor Captain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 911 Operator or Harbor Captain?

911 Operator ships an update every 11 days, and Harbor Captain every 8 months. Most recently, 911 Operator was updated on October 26, 2026 and Harbor Captain on October 3, 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.*