The Operator: iPhone vs Android
The Operator gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Operator by Bureau 81 is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Games › Adventure FreeThe Operator at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Puzzle Adventure Realistic Modern long sessions Premium
#detective #investigation #narrative #simulation #mystery #single-player
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
The Operator downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 500+ | 50k+ |
| Google Play | 5k+ | 500k+ Measured |
| Total | 5k+ Confidence | 1M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where The Operator's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How The Operator makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.9 ★ | 554 |
| Google Play | 4.5 ★ | 10k 129 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.5 ★ weighted by ratings | 11k |
What users say about The Operator
From the 12 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly positive (92% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and being useful. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Fun: “This game is actually pretty fun your a operator for the FDI their version of the FBI and you help agents solve cases”
- Useful: “i really recommend it, ignore the negative reviews lol”
About The Operator
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]
The Operator iPhone
The Operator gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Operator is #72 in Games › Puzzle Grossing in Russia and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
1 Oct 2026 Games › Puzzle GrossingThe Operator at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Puzzle Adventure Realistic Modern long sessions Premium
#detective #investigation #narrative #simulation #mystery #single-player
The Operator on the App Store
App details
The Operator downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where The Operator's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in The Operator before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How The Operator makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | Games › PuzzleGrossing | #72 |
| Russia | Games › AdventureGrossing | #84 |
Apps near The Operator on the chart
Games › Puzzle Grossing, around #72.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about The Operator
From the 12 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly positive (92% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and being useful. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Fun: “This game is actually pretty fun your a operator for the FDI their version of the FBI and you help agents solve cases”
- Useful: “i really recommend it, ignore the negative reviews lol”
About The Operator
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]
Latest updates
Store changes
What The Operator changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
The Operator Android
The Operator gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Operator is #70 in Games › Adventure Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 23 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Games › Adventure FreeThe Operator at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-06. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The Operator is a free-to-play adventure game where players act as an intelligence analyst solving crimes by investigating evidence and assisting field agents through simulated software interfaces. It has achieved strong visibility in the Adventure Free category, ranking #2 in Australia, France, Canada, and Italy, while maintaining top-10 positions across major markets including the US, UK, and Japan.
Similar apps: Simulacra, Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You, Her Story
Puzzle Adventure Realistic Modern medium sessions Premium
#detective #investigation #narrative #simulation #mystery #single-player
The Operator on Google Play
App details
The Operator downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where The Operator's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in The Operator before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How The Operator makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
Japan
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Brazil
Canada
Spain
Italy
South Korea
India
Mexico
Taiwan
Netherlands
Saudi Arabia
Sweden
United Arab Emirates
Indonesia
Vietnam
Thailand
TurkeyApps near The Operator on the chart
Games › Adventure Free, around #70.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about The Operator
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users highly praise the immersive detective gameplay, realistic atmosphere, and engaging narrative twists. However, significant frustration exists regarding the paywall for the full version and occasional technical crashes.
Mostly positive (85% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and not being fun.
What people like
- Fun: “I really enjoyed connecting the dots”
- Price & subscription: “Worth the money, I would say”
- Design: “Absolutely beautiful game and story”
- Features & content: “the experience is next level”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Not worth paying for the full game”
- Fun: “the game was fun but $7.99 for such a short game is ridiculous”
- Features & content: “Needs warnings and rating for mature content including violence, murder, smoking, drinking, mass murder, explosives”
- Crashes & bugs: “it glitches after the app closes Samsung A16”
About The Operator
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]
What's new in 2.3.22+22
- Fixed full-game trailer not playing on some devices
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