Comparison

Operator vs Sem

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

Head to head
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!

About

Sem

Features
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SEM-ANTICS is a fast-paced card game where you race to match word cards to category cards. Spot a word that fits a fill-in-the-blank? A word that belongs to a list? Slam it down before someone else does. Each round, word cards are laid out on the table and category cards fill your hand. Find three words that match one category for a Forward set (5 pts), or one word that matches three categories for a harder Reverse set (7 pts). But be careful — a bad call costs you a point. PLAY YOUR WAY • Solo Practice — Hone your matching skills against the clock • Party Mode — One host screen, everyone plays on their phones. No app install required for guests. • Online Multiplayer — Ranked and unranked play with automatic or challenge-based validation • Daily Puzzles — Four puzzles a day at increasing difficulty. Track your streak. 213 words. 86 categories. Thousands of valid matches. No two games play the same. Free to start. Unlock additional card decks to mix up the challenge. A Zellman Lab game. Subscription Information Sem-Antics offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions: - Basic Monthly: $0.99 per month - Basic Annual: $9.99 per year - Plus Monthly: $1.49 per month - Plus Annual: $14.99 per year - Ultimate Monthly: $1.99 per month - Ultimate Annual: $19.99 per year Subscriptions unlock party mode, online extras, extended game history, and deck access according to the selected tier. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.sem-antics.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Operator4 screens
Sem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Operator at none against Sem's 9. Operator also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Sem sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Operator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Operator versus Sem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOperatorSem
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian DavisMatthew Zellman

In-app purchases

None

Operator

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Sem

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Ultimate Monthly$1.991 Month
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  • Basic Annual$9.991 Year
  • Plus Annual$14.991 Year
  • Ultimate Annual$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Royal Deck$0.99
  • Sky Deck$0.99
  • Brick Deck$0.99

Questions

Is Operator free?
Operator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sem free?
Sem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Operator or Sem have ads?
Sem shows ads; Operator does not.

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