The Operator Downloads & RevenueThe Operator · App Store & Google Play
The Operator gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Operator by Bureau 81 is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 50 events
- 🌟The Operator featured by AppleiOSgames · TW
- 📈The Operator entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Free · Adventure · IN · Top Free · Puzzle · IN
- 🌟The Operator featured by AppleiOSgames · TW
- 🌟The Operator featured by AppleiOSgames · TW
- 🌟The Operator featured by AppleiOSgames · TW
- 📦The Operator updated to version 2.3.25iOS* Added Cloud Save
* Made chapter links in bomb defusal manual easier to click
* Fixed some missing text characters in fonts
* Fixed video playback not working on some devices - 🌟The Operator featured by AppleiOSgames · TW
- 🌟The Operator featured by AppleiOSgames · TW
- 🌟The Operator featured by AppleiOSgames · TW
- 🌟The Operator featured by AppleiOSgames · TW
- 🌟The Operator featured by AppleiOSgames · TW
- ✏️The Operator dropped 4 languagesiOS− JA − KO − PL − TR
- ✏️The Operator: app got smalleriOS971 MB → 790 MB (-19%)
- 📦The Operator updated to version 2.3.22iOS* Verschiedene Verbesserungen bei Leistung und Stabilität
* UI-Skalierung für den Passwort-Entsperren-Button
* Weitere UI-Skalierung bei Datei- und Ordnernamen
* Weitere UI-Skalierung bei den Buttons im Fenster der chemischen Analyse
* Größeres Audioplayer-Fenster bei hoher UI-Skalierung
* Layout des Bildschirms am Ende der Testversion geändert
* Noch nicht unterstützte Sprachen aus der App-Beschreibung entfernt… more - 📦The Operator updated to version 2.3.22+22Android- Various stability and performance improvements
- Fixed full-game trailer not playing on some devices - 📈The Operator entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Adventure · NL
- 📈The Operator entered the top 100 in 10 chartsAndroidTop Free · Adventure · ES · Top Grossing · Adventure · ES · Top Free · Adventure · MX · Top Grossing · Adventure · MX · +6 more
- 📈The Operator charting in a new country in 8 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico · Netherlands · Sweden · +4 more
- 📈The Operator entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Adventure · AU
- 📈The Operator charting in a new countryiOSBrazil
- 📈The Operator entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Adventure · CA
- 📈The Operator entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Adventure · IN
- 📈The Operator entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · All Games · US
- 📈The Operator entered the top 100 in 5 chartsAndroidTop Free · All Games · AE · Top Free · All Games · AU · Top Grossing · Adventure · AU · Top Free · All Games · FR · +1 more
- 📈The Operator entered the top 100 in 3 chartsiOSTop Free · Puzzle · DE · Top Free · Puzzle · FR · Top Grossing · Adventure · SA
- 📈The Operator charting in a new countryiOSSaudi Arabia
- 📈The Operator entered the top 10 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Free · Adventure · BR · Top Free · Adventure · GB · Top Free · Adventure · ID · Top Free · Adventure · SA
- 📈The Operator entered the top 100 in 9 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Adventure · BR · Top Free · All Games · CA · Top Grossing · Adventure · CA · Top Grossing · Adventure · FR · +5 more
- 📈The Operator entered the top 10iOSTop Free · Adventure · IT
- 📈The Operator charting in a new country in 2 chartsiOSCanada · India
- 📈The Operator entered the top 100 in 4 chartsiOSTop Grossing · Adventure · DE · Top Grossing · Adventure · FR · Top Grossing · Adventure · GB · Top Grossing · Adventure · IN
- 📈The Operator entered the top 10 in 10 chartsAndroidTop Free · Adventure · AE · Top Free · Adventure · AU · Top Free · Adventure · CA · Top Free · Adventure · DE · +6 more
- 📈The Operator charting in a new country in 10 chartsAndroidAustralia · Brazil · Canada · Germany · +6 more
- 📈The Operator entered the top 100 in 7 chartsAndroidTop Free · Adventure · BR · Top Grossing · Adventure · DE · Top Free · Adventure · GB · Top Grossing · Adventure · GB · +3 more
- 📈The Operator entered the top 100 in 3 chartsiOSTop Free · Adventure · RU · Top Grossing · Adventure · RU · Top Grossing · Puzzle · RU
- 📈The Operator charting in a new countryiOSRussia
- 🆕The Operator first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidSaudi Arabia
- 📈The Operator entered the top 100 in 5 chartsiOSTop Free · Adventure · FR · Top Free · Adventure · GB · Top Grossing · Adventure · IT · Top Free · Puzzle · IT · +1 more
- 📈The Operator charting in a new country in 3 chartsiOSFrance · United Kingdom · United States
- 📦The Operator version 2.3.20+20Android- Fix bug where dialogue-lines would appear twice in the “Sneaking” section
- 🆕The Operator first spotted by AppInsideriOS#73 in Top Free · Adventure · Australia
- 📦The Operator version 2.3.13iOS- Fixed redacted text not being redacted on some devices
- Fix “Click 1, 2, 3, 4” achievement not unlocking
- Various UI improvements - 🆕The Operator released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕The Operator released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
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
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v2.3.20+20, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
The Operator downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 500+ | 50k+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 500k+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ 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.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How The Operator makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Full Game |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #58 Games › Adventure Free | 2 of 30 countries | #196 | – |
| Google Play | #173 Games › Adventure Grossing | 2 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in 
United States ▲ +31%
New ratings by country (10)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 62 | 27% | ▲ +31% |
 Germany | 42 | 18% | – |
 France | 32 | 14% | – |
 United Kingdom | 30 | 13% | – |
 Italy | 20 | 9% | – |
 Russia | 13 | 6% | ▼ -77% |
 Australia | 13 | 6% | – |
 Brazil | 9.1 | 4% | – |
 Canada | 4.5 | 2% | ▼ -33% |
| India | 1.8 | 1% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.9 ★ | 661 |
| Google Play | 4.6 ★ | 11k 141 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ 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 App Store
The Operator gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Operator is #196 in Games › Adventure Free in United States and charting in 2 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
1 Oct 2026 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
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.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How The Operator makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Full Game |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Games › AdventureFree | #196 |
| India | Games › AdventureFree | #58 |
| India | Games › PuzzleFree | #78 |
Apps near The Operator on the chart
Games › Adventure Free, around #196.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in United States ▲ +31%
New ratings by country (10)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 62 | 27% | ▲ +31% |
| Germany | 42 | 18% | – |
| France | 32 | 14% | – |
| United Kingdom | 30 | 13% | – |
| Italy | 20 | 9% | – |
| Russia | 13 | 6% | ▼ -77% |
| Australia | 13 | 6% | – |
| Brazil | 9.1 | 4% | – |
| Canada | 4.5 | 2% | ▼ -33% |
| India | 1.8 | 1% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
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 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Operator is #196 in Games › Adventure Grossing on Google Play in India and charting in 2 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Games › Adventure GrossingThe 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
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v2.3.20+20, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
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
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How The Operator makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Full Game |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| India | Games › AdventureGrossing | #196 |
| Vietnam | Games › AdventureGrossing | #173 |
Apps near The Operator on the chart
Games › Adventure Grossing, around #196.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
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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