Sigma Theory vs 112 Operator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sigma Theory
Lead a covert agency in a futuristic global cold war. Recruit elite agents, use diplomacy and subterfuge to secure a world-changing scientific discovery for your nation. Engage in turn-based espionage, manage complex relationships, and direct field operations.
- Turn-based espionage gameplay
- Recruit and manage special agents
- Dynamic narrative with over 100 NPCs
- Field operations in global cities
- Diplomacy and subterfuge mechanics
- Futuristic global cold war setting
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Sigma Theory is a Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity. STORY In the near future, a paradigm-shifting scientific discovery looms over the world, promising radical new technologies. The world’s superpowers realize they could have the power to destroy the global financial system, wipe out entire countries or even gain access to immortality. However, this discovery — called “The Sigma Theory” — can only be harnessed by a handful of scientists. You are placed at the head of your country’s Sigma division. Your objective is to ensure that it is your nation that reaps the benefits of Sigma Theory before anyone else. To achieve this you will have powerful resources at your disposal: a cadre of the world’s most elite covert agents, advanced tactical drones and, of course, your own skills in diplomacy and subterfuge. It’s a cold war out there, one in which mankind must face up to its future. THE ULTIMATE ESPIONAGE SIMULATION Turn-based espionage: Use your special agents to dominate the world. Seduction, blackmail, manipulation, industrial espionage… Every low blow is both permitted and encouraged. Dynamic narrative: Develop and manage your relations with over 100 NPCs: lobbies, armed groups, politicians… Alliance, deception or assassination, you choose. Field operations: Direct the kidnapping of your targets during gripping pursuits through the world’s greatest cities. Discretion or direct confrontation, your agent’s life is in your hands.
112 Operator
Manage emergency services globally by taking calls and dispatching rescue units. Navigate challenging scenarios influenced by weather, traffic, and escalating events like natural disasters and crime. Improve your skills as an operator through dynamic gameplay and strategic decision-making.
- Global city management
- Dynamic weather and traffic simulation
- Real-time incident response
- Dispatching various emergency units
- Handling diverse emergency calls
- Career and free game modes
- Tactical unit command
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Manage emergency services in any city in the world! Take calls and dispatch rescue forces. Handle difficult situations, now depending on the weather, and traffic. Help the citizens through cataclysms and natural disasters, becoming a better emergency number operator every day! 112 Operator allows you to manage emergency services in any city in the world! Dispatch units, take calls and face situations caused by weather, traffic or changing seasons. Help the city survive escalating events like riots, organized crime, terrorist attacks, cataclysms, natural disasters and many more! Danger has escalated Help on a scale bigger than ever before. The sequel of the award-winning 911 Operator lets you act on many, completely different levels - from taking care of a single neighborhood to coordinating several operators’ work in the world’s biggest metropolises. Choose from over 100 000 areas, such as districts, municipalities, and tens of thousands of real cities from all over the world. To all units: a storm is coming… Face the dynamic weather, based on authentic, historical data. Watch the incidents change as day or night comes, traffic increases and seasons pass. Watch out for extreme conditions that may lead to cataclysms and natural disasters. Try to tame big wildfires spreading across the map. Weather isn’t your only problem though - be careful when dealing with terrorist attacks and gang wars. 112, what’s your emergency? Take calls from people in various situations, needing emergency services’ help. You never know who’s on the other side of the line - you might hear a frightening murder story, maybe you’ll have to instruct someone on performing CPR, or keep your nerves while encountering an annoying prankster. It’s my job, ma’am... Choose one of the European cities in completely new Career mode and find out if you’ll manage to climb up to the very top of an operator’s career ladder. Follow the commands of your supervisors and see your actions affecting people you’re in charge of or those who need your help. Sometimes your mistakes will only be followed by a reprimanding e-mail, sometimes they’ll influence your own life. You can also play special scenarios in any city in the world, or make your own rules in the Free Game mode. We need backup! Command the best specialists, using technologically advanced equipment and vehicles. Decide what to use - a SWAT team, Search and Rescue helicopter, or maybe riot gear? When your units arrive at the scene, command them in the tactical view that gives you the full image of the situation. NEW FEATURES IN 112 OPERATOR: -25 times bigger, expandable maps of REAL CITIES -entirely new set of emergency calls and large events -completely redesigned campaign mode, with objectives system, emails, and a story -day&night, weather, seasons and traffic now influences the duty and the incidents happening -new fire mechanic, that can consume entire areas and require dozens of units -region specification - gameplay will vary depending on a country legislation and district characteristics (slums / business / residential /industrial / forest etc) -new OnSite situation visualization that shows the action precisely and intuitively -new team members - doctors, sergeants, dogs, robots, and others! -additional dispatchers, that you can assign to districts for help! -redesigned equipment, now packed up in entire gears
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sigma Theory at 4.5 against 112 Operator's 4.1. Sigma Theory also leads on price ($6.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 112 Operator's advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 8). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Sigma Theory costs $6.99 and 112 Operator $9.99 up front. Sigma Theory sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and 112 Operator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sigma Theory holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 112 Operator has 85 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Sigma Theory's written reviews are positive against 61% of 112 Operator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sigma Theory | 112 Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | 4.1 (85 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | 61.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 85 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 388 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Plug In Digital | Games Operators S.A. |
Customer experience
Sigma Theory
112 Operator
Bugs and requests
Sigma Theory
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
112 Operator
Reported bugs
7 issues- Water units and amphibious units cannot move into water
- Scenarios don't have police units return to patrol after incidents
- Profile pictures of units replaced by white images
- Cannot move boats after 3rd district is unlocked
- Amphibian units won't move at all
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- Australia on Fire DLC crashes on launch
- Cannot finish London campaign due to glitch
Requested features
5 requests- Add more DLCs
- Add more scenarios and call types
- Add sandbox mode with unlimited cash
- Add ability to control different roles (cop, fire, medical)
- Add more weather/disaster scenarios
In-app purchases
Sigma Theory
- USA Pack$0.99
- China$0.99
- Germany$0.99
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- South Korea$0.99
- Nigeria$0.99
- Brazil$0.99
- Special Offer: All DLCs$3.99
112 Operator
- Protective Masks$0.99
- Facilities$1.99
- Water Operations$2.99
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- Pandemic Outbreak$2.99
- The Last Duty$2.99
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