Comparison

Pirate Code vs Spell Arena

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

Head to head
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

About

Spell Arena

Engage in real-time PvP magic battles where you choose a magician, build a powerful spell deck, and survive in a dynamic arena. Loot, upgrade spells, and employ tactics to become the ultimate hero in this unique blend of deck building, battle royale, and MOBA gameplay.

Highlights
  • Battle Royale survival
  • Real-time multiplayer PvP
  • Card-based deck building
  • Unique mana system
  • Multiple powerful heroes
  • Dynamic arena environments
  • Seasonal Magic Pass rewards
Features
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Enter Spell Arena, a fast 20-player battle royale where every wizard fights with a custom spell deck. Loot the arena, upgrade your spells, outplay real players, and survive to become the last wizard standing. Choose your hero, build a deck around your favorite spells, and adapt as the match unfolds. Hide in bushes, ambush rivals, chase rare loot, or dive into fast brawler-style fights. Matches are short, tactical, and packed with real-time multiplayer action. Features: - 20-player battle royale: fight online against real players and survive until the end. - Spell deck building: unlock spells, choose your loadout, and create powerful combos. - Unique heroes: pick a wizard with a playstyle that fits your strategy. - Fast PvP matches: jump into action-packed battles that last under four minutes. - Tactical arenas: use terrain, monsters, bushes, lava, and loot to your advantage. - Season rewards: complete challenges, open chests, and climb through trophy leagues. Spell Arena blends battle royale survival, deck building, and top-down multiplayer combat into one spell-powered PvP battleground. Build smarter, cast faster, and be the last wizard standing. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/5xEjP6sgNu Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tapanywhere Contact Support: contact@tapanywhere.com

Screenshots

Pirate Code4 screens
Spell Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pirate Code at 3.9K against Spell Arena's 1.1K. 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.

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. Pirate Code sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Spell Arena sells 17 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 — 4.6 for Pirate Code against 4.6 for Spell Arena. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 65% and 64% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pirate Code ships an update monthly, Spell Arena fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pirate Code versus Spell Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPirate CodeSpell Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.9K ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews — better64.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K — better1.1K
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB351 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperTangram Interactive B.V.MADCORE GAMES SP Z O O

Customer experience

Pirate Code

All ratings3,888 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews741 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.2%

Spell Arena

All ratings1,018 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative25.6%

User reviews

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

Spell Arena

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Unique spell system
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
  • ⏳ Long wait times for chest openings
  • 🔒 Account progress loss
  • 💰 Potential pay-to-win elements

Bugs and requests

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

Spell Arena

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Account progress reset after updates
  • Issues with in-app purchases and battle passes
  • Matchmaking against bots instead of players

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add multiplayer mode to play with friends
  • Implement clan/guild system
  • Introduce more diverse game modes
  • Expand character and spell selection
  • Add leaderboards and ranking system

In-app purchases

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
17 purchases

Spell Arena

One-time17
  • Gem Pack 1$0.99
  • League 2 Bundle$1.99
  • Welcome Bundle$1.99
Show 14 more
  • League 3 Bundle$2.99
  • Gem Pack 22 variants$4.99
  • Magic Pass$4.99
  • League 6 Bundle$6.99
  • League 5 Bundle$6.99
  • Upgrade Sprint Pass$6.99
  • Battle Rush Pass$6.99
  • Gem Pack 3$9.99
  • League 7 Bundle$9.99
  • League 10 Bundle$14.99
  • League 9 Bundle$14.99
  • Gem Pack 4$19.99
  • Gem Pack 5$49.99
  • Gem Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Pirate Code free?
Pirate Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spell Arena free?
Spell Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pirate Code or Spell Arena?
Spell Arena is rated higher. Pirate Code averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Spell Arena averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Pirate Code or Spell Arena have ads?
Both Pirate Code and Spell Arena show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pirate Code or Spell Arena?
Pirate Code ships an update monthly, and Spell Arena fortnightly. Most recently, Pirate Code was updated on October 12, 2026 and Spell Arena on October 13, 2026.

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