Comparison

Cop Simulator. vs The Hose Cartel

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

Head to head
About

Cop Simulator.

Experience the life of a law enforcement officer in this open-world game. Investigate crimes, apprehend criminals, and explore a vast environment with numerous side missions and activities. Live out your police fantasies without real-world consequences.

Highlights
  • Play as a police officer
  • Investigate crimes
  • Apprehend criminals
  • Large open world exploration
  • Side missions and activities
Features
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Looking for a game that will let you live out your law enforcement fantasies? Look no further than Cop Simulator! In this game, you can play as a police officer, investigating crimes and bringing criminals to justice. Cop Simulator is the perfect game for anyone who wants to experience what it's like to be a cop, without any of the real-world consequences. So come on, put on your badge and get ready to fight crime! The game will also feature a large open world, and players will be able to explore it freely. There will be plenty of side missions and activities to keep players busy.

About

The Hose Cartel

Experience a first-responder game focused on rescue and fire response. Navigate smoke-filled environments, manage hazards, and rescue victims following commander guidance. This initial release lays the groundwork for an expanded first-responder game world.

Highlights
  • Mission-based gameplay
  • Fire and smoke environments
  • Commander voice guidance
  • Hose and rescue interaction
  • Victim pickup and carry
  • SCBA-style mission HUD
Features
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The Hose Cartel: Mission Concept is an early first-responder inspired game experience built around rescue, fire response, and mission-based gameplay. Enter the lobby, prepare for the mission, and step into a fireground scenario where you must move through smoke, manage hazards, rescue a victim, and follow guidance from your commander. This first version introduces the core mission concept, including: • Main menu and lobby flow • Fire and smoke environment • Commander voice guidance • Hose and rescue interaction • Victim pickup and carry sequence • SCBA-style mission HUD • Fire truck training panels • Mission UI, warnings, and progress feedback This release is the foundation for a larger first-responder game world with future rooms, sponsor areas, equipment systems, and expanded missions. Built for fans of firefighter games, rescue simulations, training-style gameplay, and immersive mission experiences.

Screenshots

Cop Simulator.4 screens
The Hose Cartel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cop Simulator. at Free against The Hose Cartel's $9.99. Cop Simulator. also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). The Hose Cartel's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Cop Simulator. is free to download; The Hose Cartel costs $9.99 up front. Cop Simulator. sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. The Hose Cartel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Hose Cartel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cop Simulator. versus The Hose Cartel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCop Simulator.The Hose Cartel
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size404 MB1.1 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGOLDFINCH GAMESDUSTY DAWN ROGERS

Customer experience

Cop Simulator.

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

The Hose Cartel

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Cop Simulator.

One-time11
  • 5000 cash$0.99
  • m416 gun$0.99
  • Scarl gun$0.99
Show 8 more
  • Scifi Uniform$0.99
  • Army Uniform$0.99
  • Cop Bike$0.99
  • 4by4 Vehicle$0.99
  • Police SUV$0.99
  • SWAT TRUCK$0.99
  • POLICE BLACK TRUCK$0.99
  • Remove ads$0.99
None

The Hose Cartel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cop Simulator. free?
Cop Simulator. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Hose Cartel free?
The Hose Cartel costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cop Simulator. or The Hose Cartel?
The Hose Cartel is rated higher. Cop Simulator. averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while The Hose Cartel averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cop Simulator. or The Hose Cartel have ads?
Cop Simulator. shows ads; The Hose Cartel does not.

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