# EMERGENCY Operator vs Hold the Keep

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hold the Keep at 100% against EMERGENCY Operator's 39%. Hold the Keep also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). EMERGENCY Operator's advantage is ratings volume (925 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMERGENCY Operator sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Hold the Keep sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hold the Keep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMERGENCY Operator has 925 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of EMERGENCY Operator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hold the Keep's.

EMERGENCY Operator ships an update every 3 weeks, Hold the Keep weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMERGENCY Operator | Hold the Keep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (925 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-operator/id1532199343/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-the-keep/id6789792806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **925** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 395 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sixteen Tons Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/321227098) | [BcuzEYEcan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789792808) |

## What reviewers say

### EMERGENCY Operator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-operator/id1532199343)

Experience thrilling rescue missions in this location-based game. Manage a fleet of emergency vehicles, respond to real-time calls, and keep your city safe. Compete with others to become the ultimate dispatcher.

**Highlights:** Location-based rescue missions, Manage emergency vehicle fleet, Respond to real-time emergency calls, Dispatch police, firefighters, and more, Train and upgrade units, Compete with other players globally

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Status | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tiny | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Status | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Status | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Kickstarter Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large | $34.99 | one-time |
| VIP Operator Bundle | $44.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large | $49.99 | one-time |
| Huge | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Realistic map and locations
- 🚒 Enjoyable emergency dispatch simulation
- 💡 Potential for updates and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unrealistic vehicle routing
- 🕰️ Slow progression and upgrade process
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and loading issues after updates
- Inability to relocate buildings
- Incorrect or missing reward distribution
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete account and start over
- More emergency types and scenarios
- Multiplayer or cooperative gameplay
- Localization for more languages
- Improved vehicle and station placement


### Hold the Keep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-the-keep/id6789792806)

Command heroes and use skill cards in this fast-paced tactical survival game. Build your army, upgrade abilities, and defend your keep against increasingly difficult waves of enemies. Each playthrough offers a chance to strategize and grow stronger for the next challenge.

**Highlights:** Command heroes, Unleash skill cards, Battle waves of enemies, Build and upgrade army, Defend the keep, Strategic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talent point reset | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Hero Shard Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| A medium pack of hero shards | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Hero 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Hero 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of hero shards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Giant pack of gold | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMERGENCY Operator free?

EMERGENCY Operator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hold the Keep free?

Hold the Keep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EMERGENCY Operator or Hold the Keep?

Hold the Keep is rated higher. EMERGENCY Operator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 925 ratings, while Hold the Keep averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do EMERGENCY Operator or Hold the Keep have ads?

Both EMERGENCY Operator and Hold the Keep show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EMERGENCY Operator or Hold the Keep?

EMERGENCY Operator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hold the Keep weekly. Most recently, EMERGENCY Operator was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hold the Keep on October 5, 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.*