# Pirate Code vs Navy War

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pirate Code at 3.9K against Navy War's 128. Pirate Code also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pirate Code sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Navy War sells 25 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 — 4.6 for Pirate Code against 4.6 for Navy War. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pirate Code has 3.9K ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Pirate Code's written reviews are positive against 67% of Navy War's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pirate Code | Navy War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-code/id1439171194/reviews) | **[4.6 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navy-war-warship-simulator-3d/id1556643299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 128 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **67.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tangram Interactive B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439171193) | [XDEVS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/608154808) |

## 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


### Navy War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navy-war-warship-simulator-3d/id1556643299)

Command a fleet of modern and historical warships in intense online PvP battles. Engage in realistic sea combat, upgrade your vessels, and strategize to dominate the ocean. Experience the thrill of naval warfare with stunning visuals and diverse ship types.

**Highlights:** Online PvP multiplayer battles, Command diverse warships (WW2 to modern), Upgrade ships with weapons and emblems, Realistic sea combat simulator, Squad up with friends or go solo, Stunning 3D visuals

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Reserve | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| 240 000 Silver | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve Medium | $3.49 | one-time |
| 660 000 Silver | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 800 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Progress Points 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Tokens 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season 3: Standart Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve Big | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP for 7 DAYS | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1 420 000 Silver | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 800 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM PASS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season 3: Premuim Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP for 30 DAYS | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3 040 000 Silver | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7 900 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Tokens 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7 980 000 Silver | $49.99 | one-time |
| 21 400 Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| 16 760 000 Silver | $99.99 | one-time |
| 45 300 Gold | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Amazing graphics and visual quality
- 📱 Works well on multiple devices (Mac, iPad, iPhone)
- ⚡ Simple and easy-to-learn controls
- 🎯 Realistic naval warfare mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Very long loading times
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics heavily favored
- 💸 Extremely expensive in-app purchases
- 🐢 Slow progression without spending money
- 🤖 Many bot opponents instead of real players

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when purchasing ammunition
- Frequent disconnections and network errors during battles
- Game freezes during mission setup
- Guns not moving or responding to aim commands
- Binocular UI placement causing control issues

**Requested features**

- Ship building/customization mode
- Aircraft carriers
- Planes and helicopters
- Anti-aircraft weapons
- More game modes and missions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pirate Code free?

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

### Is Navy War free?

Navy War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pirate Code or Navy War?

Navy War is rated higher. Pirate Code averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Navy War averages 4.6 from 128 ratings.

### Do Pirate Code or Navy War have ads?

Both Pirate Code and Navy War show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pirate Code or Navy War?

Pirate Code ships an update monthly, and Navy War monthly. Most recently, Pirate Code was updated on October 2, 2026 and Navy War on October 2, 2026.

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