# Pirate Code vs Knight's Edge

The clearest difference is rating: Knight's Edge at 4.8 against Pirate Code's 4.6. Knight's Edge also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 3.9K). Pirate Code's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pirate Code sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Knight's Edge sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knight's Edge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 16K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Pirate Code's written reviews are positive against 49% of Knight's Edge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pirate Code ships an update monthly, Knight's Edge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pirate Code | Knight's Edge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-code/id1439171194/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knights-edge-pvp-raid-arena/id1464249802/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 653 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tangram Interactive B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439171193) | [Lightfox Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464249801) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Knight's Edge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knights-edge-pvp-raid-arena/id1464249802)

Engage in fast-paced 3v3 multiplayer battles against other teams to defeat monsters and claim victory. Customize your loadout with different weapons and perks each match. Climb the leaderboards to become the ultimate champion.

**Highlights:** 3v3 multiplayer matches, Monster slaying battles, Player vs. player combat, Perk customization, Weapon collection and upgrades, Leaderboard climbing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arena 1 Unlock Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arena Unlock Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arena 2 Unlock Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Some More Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arena 3 Unlock Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Even More Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited-Time Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Arena 4 Unlock Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lots of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Great graphics and art style
- 💡 Unique weapon and rune system
- 🎮 Simple yet engaging combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Matchmaking issues with bots
- 🤑 Pay-to-win concerns
- 🏆 Unfair trophy/rank progression
- 🐛 Connectivity and loading issues
- 🕰️ Slow progression and upgrade system

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during loading or matches
- Matchmaking issues leading to unbalanced teams
- Connectivity problems causing disconnections
- Progression and trophy system bugs

**Requested features**

- Add more weapon types and customization options
- Improve matchmaking and balance between players
- Implement a more rewarding progression system
- Add more game modes and content updates
- Improve social features like guilds and player profiles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pirate Code free?

Pirate Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Knight's Edge free?

Knight's Edge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pirate Code or Knight's Edge?

Knight's Edge is rated higher. Pirate Code averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Knight's Edge averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do Pirate Code or Knight's Edge have ads?

Both Pirate Code and Knight's Edge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pirate Code or Knight's Edge?

Pirate Code ships an update monthly, and Knight's Edge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pirate Code was updated on October 21, 2026 and Knight's Edge on October 20, 2026.

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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.*