# Surgeon Simulator vs 911 Operator

The clearest difference is rating: 911 Operator at 4.5 against Surgeon Simulator's 3.8. 911 Operator also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). Surgeon Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Surgeon Simulator costs $4.99 and 911 Operator $4.99 up front. 911 Operator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Surgeon Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

911 Operator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 55% positive.

Surgeon Simulator ships an update every 3 months, 911 Operator every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surgeon Simulator | 911 Operator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surgeon-simulator/id814977594/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/911-operator/id1199822686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.0% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | #120 |
| Size | 491 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Infogrames LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758787978) | [Games Operators S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404382903) |

## What reviewers say

### Surgeon Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surgeon-simulator/id814977594)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Take on the role of a surgeon with shaky hands and attempt to save a patient through a series of increasingly absurd surgical procedures. Experience hilarious failures and unexpected outcomes as you operate.

**Highlights:** Perform absurd surgeries, Alien autopsy transplants, Heart and kidney transplants, Teeth and eyes transplants, Operate in hospital corridors, New control system, Unlock achievements, Multiplayer mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤌 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Good graphics
- 🚀 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤯 Frustrating controls
- 🤔 Limited number of levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain levels
- Controls are unresponsive at times
- Achievements reset when exiting the game

**Requested features**

- Add more surgery types (brain, ambulance, TF2)
- Improve controls and camera movement
- Add difficulty settings
- Fix achievement reset issue


### 911 Operator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/911-operator/id1199822686)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Paid · Strategy, #131 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Respond to emergency calls as a dispatcher, providing aid and coordinating police, fire, and medical units. Navigate diverse scenarios and manage resources to save lives in cities worldwide.

**Highlights:** Respond to emergency calls, Dispatch police, fire, and paramedics, Provide first aid instructions, Play on real-world city maps, Manage emergency units and vehicles, Experience over 50 recorded dialogues

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Response | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Resources | $2.99 | one-time |
| Every Life Matters | $3.99 | one-time |
| Search And Rescue DLC | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Ability to play in own city
- 👍 Detailed 911 calls
- 👍 Challenging and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Difficult to control units
- 🔧 Repetitive call scenarios
- 🔧 Unoptimized for newer iPhone screens

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete teams
- Stuck on earthquake level after completion
- DLC purchases not working properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode with unlimited money
- More unique emergency scenarios
- Ability to customize dispatcher voice
- Support for additional emergency services (SWAT, military, etc.)
- Improved map navigation and unit management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surgeon Simulator free?

Surgeon Simulator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 911 Operator free?

911 Operator costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Surgeon Simulator or 911 Operator?

911 Operator is rated higher. Surgeon Simulator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while 911 Operator averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Surgeon Simulator or 911 Operator have ads?

Neither Surgeon Simulator nor 911 Operator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Surgeon Simulator or 911 Operator?

Surgeon Simulator ships an update every 3 months, and 911 Operator every 11 days. Most recently, Surgeon Simulator was updated on October 1, 2026 and 911 Operator on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Surgeon Simulator or 911 Operator?

Surgeon Simulator currently peaks at #104 in the App Store charts, and 911 Operator at #120. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*