# The Pirate vs Pirate Code

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.

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.

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.

The Pirate ships an update every 4 months, Pirate Code monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pirate | Pirate Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pirate-caribbean-hunt/id1108488687/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-code/id1439171194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.7% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Teresa Dymek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108488686) | [Tangram Interactive B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439171193) |

## What reviewers say

### The Pirate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pirate-caribbean-hunt/id1108488687)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 gold coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Total Town Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile o'Houses | $1.99 | one-time |
| Base Forts | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4,000 gold coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 9 Skill Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 rubies | $2.99 | one-time |
| HMS Duke of Kent | $5.99 | one-time |
| Governor’s pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 gold coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Commodore’s pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Pirate Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-code/id1439171194)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Pearl Debut Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Black Pearl Extention Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flying Dutch Extention Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026.

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