Comparison

The Pirate vs Pirate Code

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

Head to head
About

The Pirate

Sail the Caribbean during the Age of Piracy, commanding ships, engaging in battles, and amassing treasures. Develop your captain, upgrade your fleet, and conquer islands to become the Crimson King. Explore a living world with a story-driven campaign and compete with other players.

Highlights
  • 18 classes of ships
  • Unlimited fleet size
  • Ship to fort battles
  • Multiple ammo types
  • Character development and skills
  • Realistic sailing model
  • Story-driven campaign
Features
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Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles! - 18 classes of ships - unlimited fleet size - multiple ships control during the fights - ship to fort fights with heavy mortars - 5 types of ammo - cannon balls, chain bals, grapeshots bombs, doubles - special weapons: explosive barrels, burning oil, battering rams, pre-boarding attacks - 30 ship upgrades - character development, experience gaining and level ups - 20 captain skills - unlocking new game features and possibilities - realistic sailing model, distances and time passage - hundreds of islands and dozens of ports - day/night cycle - building construction and upgrades - multiple player held bases - unlimited number of sea battles of few types (merchants, smugglers, convoys, militatry, treasure galeon, pirate fight, escort) - story-driven campaign set in a living world full of people - reputation in 5 nations - compete with other players in multiplayer PvP and PvE modes IGRS rating: 18+

About

Pirate Code

Engage in thrilling 5v5 naval battles with unique captains and customizable battleships. Explore the seas, defeat mythical creatures, and upgrade your vessel for strategic combat. Play solo or join a fleet for epic online skirmishes.

Highlights
  • 5v5 online fantasy naval battles
  • 12 unique battleships with different abilities
  • 10 heroic captains with special powers
  • Ship customization with armor, cannons, and torpedoes
  • Defeat the Kraken and quest for treasure
  • Support for AR mode
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Take to the high seas in full scale PvP naval warfare, with fast paced conflicts packed with ship-to-ship seaborne action. Choose to play as a lone wolf, or join a fleet and take part in epic ten player skirmishes at sea. Choose a captain armed with unique firepower, board a powerful battleship and dominate the high seas! Aye Aye Captain Choose your Pirate Code Captain, each with their own fearsome battle ability, from Vasco De Gama’s lethal fireball, Billy’s mighty energy wave, Hattori’s cunning invisibility shield, and Catalina’s fearsome frost arrow! Choosing the right captain and create a strategic advantage on the ocean wave! Ship Shape Choose from one of nine powerful battleships to take into the fray from the dreaded Obsidian and the swift Dragon to the mighty Flying Dutchman. Each ship has different attributes, designed to give you the edge over the competition. Set Sail Prepare for battle with enhanced armour, cannons or torpedoes before taking to the high seas in intense ship-to-ship combat. #PRODUCT FEATURES# - Take part in 5v5, on-line, fantasy naval battles on an epic scale. - Set off on a pirate journey into the unknown, defeat the Kraken on the quest for treasure. - MIGHTY VESSELS Choose from one of 12 awesome battleships each with different abilities and handling designed to give you the edge on the high seas. - Choose from one of 10 heroic captains to steer your ship to victory! Each captain enables a unique power from powerful mighty energy waves, invisibility shields, and fearsome frost arrows! - Different combinations of captain, skill and ship allow you to deploy multiple strategies to conquer the high seas! - Blind your battleship up with better armor, beefy cannons or hard hitting volleys of torpedoes. - Prepare for battle with enhanced armor, cannons or torpedoes before taking to the high seas. - Join a fleet and battle for collective glory, or play on your own as a lone shark! - Unleash all manner of attacks on the enemy fleet from frost beams, shark attacks, and fireballs or be more strategic with healing and invisibility skills. - Complete a series of maritime missions and win precious gold! - Dominate one of 3 maps to claim victory. - Support AR mode. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/piratecode777 Contact us support@tangram-games.com

Screenshots

The Pirate4 screens
Pirate Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pirate Code at monthly against The Pirate's every 4 months. Pirate Code also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 1K) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). The Pirate's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 65%). On price, rating, 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. The Pirate sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Pirate Code sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for The Pirate against 4.6 for Pirate Code. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of The Pirate's written reviews are positive against 65% of Pirate Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Pirate ships an update every 4 months, Pirate Code monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Pirate versus Pirate Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe PiratePirate Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1K ratings)4.6 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews — better64.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1K3.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB1.0 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTeresa DymekTangram Interactive B.V.

Customer experience

The Pirate

All ratings997 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews745 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative11.4%

Pirate Code

All ratings3,888 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews742 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.3%

User reviews

The Pirate

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🏆 Underrated game
  • 👍 Engaging and exciting gameplay
  • 🌟 Excellent attention to detail
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🌐 Vast open world to explore

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
  • 🤖 Dumb AI behavior in combat
  • 🔍 Difficulty navigating and finding content

Pirate Code

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 💎 Generous rewards for F2P players
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🤝 Good team-based gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
  • ⏱️ Long chest unlock times
  • 🤖 Matchmaking issues with high-level players
  • 💰 Potential pay-to-win elements
  • 🔍 Lack of communication from developers

Bugs and requests

The Pirate

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with saving progress and restoring purchases
  • Map and UI elements not optimized for newer devices
  • Fortress construction feature not working as intended

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more ships, especially historical and legendary ones
  • Improve fleet management and ability to control multiple ships
  • Introduce more varied missions and storylines
  • Add multiplayer co-op and PvP modes
  • Improve physics and damage models for ships
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  • Allow players to explore ports and towns on foot

Pirate Code

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Invisible/glitched ships during battles
  • Incorrect chest unlock times
  • Inability to rejoin matches after crashes
  • Unresponsive UI elements
  • Persistent login/connection issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More game modes and maps
  • Ability to customize ships and captains
  • Improved fleet/social features
  • Offline/single-player content
  • Better progression system

In-app purchases

12 purchases

The Pirate

One-time12
  • 1,000 gold coins$0.99
  • Total Town Pack$0.99
  • Remove advertisements$0.99
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  • Pile o'Houses$1.99
  • Base Forts$1.99
  • 4,000 gold coins$2.99
  • 9 Skill Points$2.99
  • 10 rubies$2.99
  • HMS Duke of Kent$5.99
  • Governor’s pack$6.99
  • 20,000 gold coins$7.99
  • Commodore’s pack$9.99
11 purchases

Pirate Code

One-time11
  • Black Pearl Debut Pack$1.99
  • Handful of Diamonds$1.99
  • Pile of Diamonds$4.99
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  • Pass$4.99
  • Elite Pass$8.99
  • Black Pearl Extention Pack$9.99
  • Flying Dutch Extention Pack$9.99
  • Pouch of Diamonds$9.99
  • Monthly Card$9.99
  • Bag of Diamonds$19.99
  • Crate of Diamonds$99.99

Questions

Is The Pirate free?
The Pirate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pirate Code free?
Pirate Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Pirate or Pirate Code?
Pirate Code is rated higher. The Pirate averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Pirate Code averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.
Do The Pirate or Pirate Code have ads?
Both The Pirate and Pirate Code show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Pirate or Pirate Code?
The Pirate ships an update every 4 months, and Pirate Code monthly. Most recently, The Pirate was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pirate Code on October 24, 2026.

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