Comparison

Save The Mage vs Operator

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

Head to head
About

Save The Mage

This game blends physics-based puzzle-solving with RPG strategy. Draw to protect a mage, utilizing environmental interactions and unique character abilities to overcome challenges and achieve objectives.

Highlights
  • Advanced physics engine
  • Class system with unique abilities
  • Strategic loadout customization
  • RPG progression and upgrades
  • Dynamic objectives and completion goals
Features
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The "Rescue Puzzle" genre just leveled up. Save the Mage combines the creativity of drawing games with the strategic depth of an RPG. KEY FEATURES: • ADVANCED PHYSICS: The world interacts with you. Water extinguishes fire, acid corrodes matter, and barries protects you from enemies. Use the sandbox environment to your advantage. • CLASS SYSTEM: Play with different Mages, each with unique passive abilities. • STRATEGIC LOADOUT: Analyze the map before you start. Fire enemies? Equip the Red Robe. Need to dig? Bring the Shovel spell. • RPG PROGRESSION: Collect Gold by excavating the terrain to upgrade your Mage, increase Mana and Spell Power, and unlock functional skins with armor stats. • DYNAMIC OBJECTIVES: Survival is just the beginning. Try to eliminate all enemies or find the hidden Stars buried deep in the level to achieve 100% completion. Master the physics. Protect the Mage. Download now!

About

Operator

Engage in quick, brain-boosting math puzzles that transform arithmetic into an exciting challenge. This logic game offers various difficulty modes and a daily challenge to keep your mind sharp and alert, whether you're a student or an adult seeking a mental workout.

Highlights
  • Four standard difficulty modes
  • Daily 3x3 grid challenge
  • Offline and online play
  • Global leaderboards
  • Progress tracking and achievements
  • Timed equation solving
Features
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Replace mindless scrolling with quick, brain-boosting math puzzles! Operator is a fun and addictive logic game designed to keep your mind sharp and alert. Whether you are a student practicing basic math or an adult looking for a high-speed mental math workout, these puzzles transform arithmetic into an exciting challenge of strategy and speed. Why Choose Operator? • Four Standard Difficulty Modes: From the learning-friendly "Easy" mode to the mind-bending "Expert" mode, logic challenges for all await! • Daily Challenge Mode: Master the 3x3 grid! Determine and fill in the missing mathematical operators to satisfy all rows and columns simultaneously. • Brain Training on the Go: Play offline or online—perfect for your commute or a quick break. • Compete Globally: Climb the online leaderboards and prove your skills. • Track Your Progress: Earn dozens of achievements and maintain your Daily Streak to build a healthy brain habit. The Main Challenge: In the standard game modes, solve equations to level up and add precious seconds to the clock. It’s a race against time where logic and quick thinking are your only weapons! How high can you score before time runs out? Download Operator today!

Screenshots

Save The Mage4 screens
Operator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Operator at 5.0 against Save The Mage's 1.0. Operator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). Save The Mage's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Save The Mage sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Operator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Operator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Operator has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Save The Mage ships an update weekly, Operator every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Save The Mage versus Operator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSave The MageOperator
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAbner PalmeiraBrian Davis

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Save The Mage

One-time5
  • Handful of Gems (300)$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Bag of Gems (1000)$2.99
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  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Chest of Gems (2200)$5.99
None

Operator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Save The Mage free?
Save The Mage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Operator free?
Operator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Save The Mage or Operator?
Operator is rated higher. Save The Mage averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Operator averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.
Do Save The Mage or Operator have ads?
Neither Save The Mage nor Operator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Save The Mage or Operator?
Save The Mage ships an update weekly, and Operator every 4 days. Most recently, Save The Mage was updated on October 30, 2026 and Operator on October 30, 2026.

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