The Big Con vs The Operator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Big Con
Embark on a crime-filled road trip adventure as a teenage con artist in the 90s. Swindle strangers, pickpocket people, and use disguises to save your family's video store from loan sharks. This coming-of-age comedy offers a nostalgic journey through classic teen movie tropes.
- Engage in con artistry and grifting
- Explore a 90s-themed cross-country road trip
- Utilize disguises and stealth mechanics
- Make choices that impact the story
- Experience a coming-of-age comedy narrative
- Relive 90s nostalgia with fads and culture
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Hustle and grift your way across America in the ‘90s as a teenage con artist on a crime-filled road trip adventure! Play as Ali, a curious and sarcastic high schooler who ditches band camp to go on a cross-country road trip. But this isn’t a joyride! Ali is on an all-important mission to save her family video store from the nasty loan sharks trying to shut their shop down. Swindle strangers, pickpocket people, and con commoners across a wacky America of the ‘90s. And – it should go without saying – lie to your mom about all of it. Choose who deserves to be conned and who might need a helping hand. The world is your oyster (and hey, pearls are worth a lot!). One Con Doesn’t Fool All Con people your way! Wear disguises, sneak around, eavesdrop on conversations, and learn how to approach each mark. Maybe you think you can make enough cheddar just by pickpocketing. Or seek out more complex grifts that involve breaking and entering, smooth talking, and more. It’s up to you to outsmart everyone and lockpick everything that stands between you and saving your mom's video store. A Coming-of-Age Comedy If there’s one surefire way to discover yourself, it’s by setting out on an adventure. Luckily for you, you’ve got the aid of an expert grifter to coach you in the elusive art of charm. But a life of crime is no laughing matter! Not unless you turn on the laugh track and make it a criminally funny sitcom. Get ready to talk your way into deals, hearts, and trouble. And don’t forget to call home every once in a while to check in with your mom. Sure, you might argue with her sometimes (most of the time?), but you’re a teenager - that’s kind of your job! The 90s the Way You Remember Them Whether you were a ‘90s kid or not, this game is brimming with nostalgia. It offers you the perfect opportunity to relive your own awkward high school years, or if you sadly missed out on the ‘90s, finally experience all of the classic teen movies that feel so old and outdated. Plaid, payphones, VHS tapes, and malls – THE BIG CON has got all of the outrageous fads you remember (and some you want to forget) from the 1990s. But most importantly – you can ride the Hormpillar as much as you want!
The Operator
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.
- 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
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[ TRY BEFORE YOU BUY ] Welcome to the FDI, Mr Tanner. Time to clear your head, work through your hangover and start your first day as an Operator. There are plenty of cases to solve. Assist our field agents using your computer console and ingenuity to bring criminals to justice. Ready to make the world a better place? Investigate Crimes: Solve cases such as murders, missing people, and cyber attacks. Use FDI Software: Analyze evidence and find clues using cutting-edge tools. Dig Deeper: Follow the evidence as it twists and turns, no matter where it leads. Uncover the Truth: Each case is a mind-bending story to unravel, so take notes. Assist Our Field Agents When our field agents need support, they'll call you. Help them by fact-checking, searching databases, identifying killers, and more. Each case will have evidence to evaluate, and it's your job to dig into documents, connect the clues, and solve the mysteries. Cutting-Edge Software You have the finest FDI software to help with those challenging cases. Tap through the Video and Photo Analyzer, Citizen and Vehicle Database, ChemScan, Notepad and a fully functional Terminal at any point to find out what you need. In Truth, We Seek To find the truth, you must follow the evidence and see where it leads, no matter how unsettling. But don't poke into unauthorized areas without first notifying your superiors. FDI's Most Wanted WARNING: Any new information on the cyber criminal known as HAL should be reported to your supervisor immediately. For the safety of the general public and your fellow agents, please keep all evidence confidential. ///// TRUST NO ONE ///// [End Transmission]
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Operator at 4.9 against The Big Con's 4.5. The Operator also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (675 vs 58). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. The Big Con 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Operator has 675 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of The Big Con's written reviews are positive against 80% of The Operator's.
| Parameter | The Big Con | The Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (58 ratings) | 4.9 (675 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | 79.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 58 | 675 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #198 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 619 MB | 761 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mighty Yell Studios Inc. | Bureau 81 |
Customer experience
The Big Con
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In-app purchases
The Big Con
- Full Game Unlock$5.99
The Operator
- Full Game$7.99
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