# Beholder vs The Operator

The clearest difference is rating: The Operator at 4.9 against Beholder's 4.3. The Operator also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 53%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Beholder's advantage is chart position (#62 vs #208). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

The Operator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 245 and 675 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Beholder's written reviews are positive against 80% of The Operator's.

Beholder ships an update every 3 weeks, The Operator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beholder | The Operator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beholder-conductor/id6748957041/reviews) | **[4.9 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-operator/id6779664500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 245 | **675** |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of 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** |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | #208 |
| Size | 299 MB | 761 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [Bureau 81](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779664502) |

## What reviewers say

### Beholder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beholder-conductor/id6748957041)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Adventure, #127 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Take on the role of a train conductor, monitoring passengers, reporting suspicious activity, and making difficult decisions. Advance your career by completing secret missions and uncovering illegal activities.

**Highlights:** Monitor passenger activity, Report suspicious behavior, Search baggage for contraband, Advance through train compartments, Complete secret missions, Make moral choices

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Beholder: Conductor | $6.99 | one-time |


### The Operator

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

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

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 Beholder free?

Beholder 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, Beholder or The Operator?

The Operator is rated higher. Beholder averages 4.3 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while The Operator averages 4.9 from 675 ratings.

### Do Beholder or The Operator have ads?

Neither Beholder nor The Operator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beholder or The Operator?

Beholder ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Operator fortnightly. Most recently, Beholder was updated on November 8, 2026 and The Operator on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Beholder or The Operator?

Beholder currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and The Operator at #208. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*