# Tycoon Master vs Pirate Go

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pirate Go at free with in-app purchases against Tycoon Master's subscription. Tycoon Master's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 46%) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 270). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tycoon Master sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Pirate Go sells 10 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 — 4.8 for Tycoon Master against 4.7 for Pirate Go. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tycoon Master has 2.2K ratings behind it against 270, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Tycoon Master's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pirate Go's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tycoon Master | Pirate Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tycoon-master/id6739192018/reviews)** | [4.7 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-gobravo/id6743597526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 270 |
| Positive reviews | **57.8% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 599 MB | 525 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1303288190) | [Game Hollywood Hong Kong Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131116581) |

## What reviewers say

### Tycoon Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tycoon-master/id6739192018)

Embark on a virtual tycoon journey by rolling dice and investing in diverse assets like banks and amusement parks. Build themed architecture, collect treasures, and explore a vibrant city. Play with friends and compete for wealth and fortune.

**Highlights:** Become a property tycoon, Invest in diverse assets, Build themed architecture, Collect stickers and treasures, Explore a city of wealth, Play with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription-2.99 | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold (US$0.99) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Journey to Riches Pack-0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dice Roulette-0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Task Reset (US$0.99) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Roulette Pack - 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Coin Purchase-0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Journey to Riches Pack C-0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Journey to Riches Pack D-0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Journey to Riches Pack B-0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack (US$0.99) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Market Purchase-2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited Market Purchase-3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack (US$3.99) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass (US$3.99) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Space Adventure PackA - 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Modern City-4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold (US$4.99) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stage Event Purchase-4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited-Time FundA-4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack (US$4.99) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wrench Value Gift-4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Market Purchase-4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Attack Growth Fund- 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Six consecutive points ($5.99) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event-Exclusive Pack 2 -5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event-Exclusive Pack-6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stage Event Purchase-7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass (US$8.99) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gold (US$9.99) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Tycoon Pass-12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1+2 Packs (US$13.99) | $13.99 | one-time |
| Sunken Treasure-14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Stage Event Purchase-14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Event-Exclusive Pack 4 -17.99 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Stage Event Purchase 2 -19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Event-Exclusive Pack 2 -22.99 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Event-Exclusive Pack 2 -29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Stage Event Purchase 2 -29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold (US$49.99) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Better than Monopoly Go
- 👍 Fluid interface and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Removed daily tasks and added new events
- 🐛 Game doesn't work after update
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Fix Facebook link claim issue
- Add dark mode option


### Pirate Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-gobravo/id6743597526)

Embark on a festive nautical adventure game, conquering snowy islands and battling rivals at sea. Collect resources, expand your fleet, and race to uncover hidden treasures to become the ultimate pirate king.

**Highlights:** Navigate and conquer islands, Strategic maritime conquest, Sea exploration and treasure hunting, Tactical ship battles, Collect seasonal resources, Expand your fleet

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1.99 PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| $3.99 PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| $5.99 PACK | $5.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 PACK | $19.99 | one-time |
| $39.99 PACK | $39.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 PACK | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 PACK | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game with potential
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Login issues and poor customer service
- 📉 Limited features and functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in consistently
- Game crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Increase friend limit
- Improve daily rewards system
- Enhance trading and sticker collection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tycoon Master free?

Tycoon Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pirate Go free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tycoon Master or Pirate Go?

Tycoon Master is rated higher. Tycoon Master averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Pirate Go averages 4.7 from 270 ratings.

### Do Tycoon Master or Pirate Go have ads?

Neither Tycoon Master nor Pirate Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tycoon Master or Pirate Go?

Tycoon Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pirate Go every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tycoon Master was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pirate Go on October 28, 2026.

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