# Slicer Game vs The Operator

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Operator at free against Slicer Game's free with in-app purchases. The Operator also leads on ratings volume (675 vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slicer Game sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and The Operator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Slicer Game against 4.9 for The Operator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Operator has 675 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Slicer Game ships an update every 3 weeks, The Operator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slicer Game | The Operator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slicer-game/id6740139198/reviews)** | [4.9 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-operator/id6779664500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **675** |
| Positive reviews | — | 79.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 111 MB | 761 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WHA AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069383821) | [Bureau 81](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779664502) |

## What reviewers say

### Slicer Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slicer-game/id6740139198)

Explore a neon-lit underworld in this augmented reality game. Hack into real-world businesses using your location to steal credits, uncover secrets, and delve into conspiracies. Upgrade your gear and decrypt files inspired by retro internet culture.

**Highlights:** Real-world location-based hacking, Branching narrative with missions, Retro-tech inspired interfaces, Virtual business infiltration, Gear upgrades and file decryption

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calling card 5 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Range booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calling card | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calling card 20 pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Code Breaker 40 pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Phishing Attack 20 pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Calling card 50 pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Trojan 30 pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Calling card 100 pack | $6.99 | one-time |


### The Operator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-operator/id6779664500)

Step into the role of an Operator for the FDI, solving complex cases like murders and cyber attacks. Utilize advanced software to analyze evidence, assist field agents, and uncover the truth behind mind-bending mysteries. Your ingenuity is key to bringing criminals to justice.

**Highlights:** Investigate diverse crimes, Utilize cutting-edge FDI software, Analyze evidence and find clues, Assist field agents with fact-checking, Unravel mind-bending stories, Follow evidence to uncover truth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slicer Game free?

Slicer Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Operator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slicer Game or The Operator?

Slicer Game is rated higher. Slicer Game averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while The Operator averages 4.9 from 675 ratings.

### Do Slicer Game or The Operator have ads?

Neither Slicer Game nor The Operator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slicer Game or The Operator?

Slicer Game ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Operator fortnightly. Most recently, Slicer Game was updated on November 12, 2026 and The Operator on November 10, 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.*