The Operator vs Indizio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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]
Indizio
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Indizio is a detective logic puzzle: listen to the backstory, read the case file, compare statements and alibis, and solve fictional cold cases in a deduction grid. Three complete cases are free. TURN A CLUE INTO A DEDUCTION Compare statements and alibis. Mark certain connections in the grid and rule out possibilities. Additional investigations cost limited points; you choose which lead will help. Accuse with a culprit and evidence. EASY TO START Case 1 is a compact 3×3 puzzle with three people. The three free cases have no liars; a dedicated practice case shows you how to expose a lie. For your first deduction, the app shows which clues belong together and lets you enter the value yourself. Help comes in three steps: first the clues that matter, then the cell, finally the sentence with its reasoning. Large system text sizes are supported and the controls are generous. GROW AS A DETECTIVE Four difficulty levels take you from your first investigation to master cases. On the first two levels, each group of three correct connections is visibly confirmed and stamped in place. YOUR DAILY CASE A free investigation every day from a separate pool of 42 puzzles, even without the full version. One purchase unlocks 58 additional cases and variants: 61 cases across 21 settings in total. YOUR INVESTIGATION - 61 entirely fictional cold cases across 21 settings - 21 narrated backstories in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese - compare statements and alibis logically - connect people, places and objects in a deduction grid - spend points on additional investigation steps - use hints without revealing the solution - deliver a verdict with a transparent breakdown FAIR BY DESIGN - every shipped case is checked for one unique solution - no ads - no required account - no subscription - Full-version cases work offline after a one-time download. Existing owners also need internet once after the content update, without paying again. Progress is preserved. - English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese - light, dark or system theme FULL VERSION Three complete cases are free. One in-app purchase permanently unlocks the remaining case files. Purchases can be restored through the store. Internet access is used only for the one-time case download, purchase, restore, verifying full-version access, the Daily Case, optional game services, anonymous usage measurement and voluntary feedback. All cases, people and places are fictional. Open case files and grid marks stay local. Solved cases may be sent to AppCore with an anonymous guest identifier, result, investigation actions, hints and accusation attempts for result verification. Game Center may synchronize achievements and leaderboards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Indizio at weekly against The Operator's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. The Operator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Indizio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Operator ships an update fortnightly, Indizio weekly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.
| Parameter | The Operator | Indizio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (675 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 675 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 761 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bureau 81 | Christian Hermann und Martina Hermann GbR |
In-app purchases
The Operator
- Full Game$7.99
Indizio
- Full version$3.99
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