Comparison

Shoe it All! vs The Operator

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

Head to head
About

Shoe it All!

Engage in physics-based puzzles as a rebellious teen flinging shoes to challenge authority. Explore creative solutions, master trick shots, and race against time in this action-packed game.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Creative solutions
  • Trick shots and chain reactions
  • Speedrun Mode
  • Collectible stickers
  • Hidden bonus levels
Features
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*TRY BEFORE YOU BUY* Try first levels for free! if you like it, you can unlock the full game via in-app purchase. No ads in the game. Growing up is mandatory. Becoming boring isn't. Play as Lace, a rebellious teenager who refuses to fit into a world of rules, order and boring authority. Armed with a swing and a pile of shoes, they'll challenge anyone trying to tell them who to become. Swing, aim and fling your shoes through handcrafted physics puzzles. It looks simple, but every level demands creativity, precision and perfect timing. Master the perfect throw to SHOE IT ALL! CHALLENGE THE ESTABLISHMENT! Outsmart grumpy neighbors, rule-obsessed adults and greedy bosses in a colorful world where every obstacle is another chance to cause a little chaos. PLAY YOUR WAY! Complete levels your way. Every puzzle rewards experimentation, not just one correct solution. Discover creative shortcuts, land impossible trick shots and find smarter solutions with fewer throws. SPEEDRUN OR EXPLORE! Race for your fastest time in Speedrun Mode, or slow down to uncover hidden paths, bonus levels and every collectible. Features 65+ handcrafted physics puzzles with multiple solutions Nearly 200 collectible stickers to complete your journal Creative trick shots and satisfying chain reactions Increasingly challenging levels that reward mastery Dedicated Speedrun Mode Hidden bonus levels packed with secrets Memorable bosses in a comic-inspired world High-energy punk soundtrack

About

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 and making the world a safer place.

Highlights
  • Investigate diverse criminal cases
  • Utilize cutting-edge FDI software
  • Analyze evidence and find clues
  • Assist field agents with fact-checking
  • Uncover mind-bending stories
  • Solve mysteries through deduction
Features
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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]

Screenshots

Shoe it All!4 screens
The Operator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Operator at 84% against Shoe it All!'s 33%. The Operator also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shoe it All! 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Operator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Operator has 510 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Shoe it All!'s written reviews are positive against 84% of The Operator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shoe it All! ships an update fortnightly, The Operator daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shoe it All! versus The Operator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShoe it All!The Operator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (54 ratings)4.9 (510 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews83.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54510 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size323 MB926 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperAmberbite GmbHBureau 81

Customer experience

Shoe it All!

All ratings54 ratings
Positive70.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

The Operator

All ratings84 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shoe it All!

One-time1
  • Shoe it All! full game$4.99
1 purchases

The Operator

One-time1
  • Full Game$7.99

Questions

Is Shoe it All! free?
Shoe it All! 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, Shoe it All! or The Operator?
The Operator is rated higher. Shoe it All! averages 3.8 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while The Operator averages 4.9 from 510 ratings.
Do Shoe it All! or The Operator have ads?
Neither Shoe it All! nor The Operator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shoe it All! or The Operator?
Shoe it All! ships an update fortnightly, and The Operator daily. Most recently, Shoe it All! was updated on October 20, 2026 and The Operator on October 17, 2026.

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