Comparison

Privateer Profits vs FABRIQA

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

Head to head
About

Privateer Profits

Build a pirate empire in this idle tycoon adventure. Tap to earn gold, manage profitable ventures, and command a legendary fleet. Experience deep strategy with meaningful choices and generous offline rewards.

Highlights
  • Tap to earn gold
  • Idle offline earnings
  • Empire management
  • Fleet command
  • Profitable ventures
  • Dynamic events
  • Legendary collections
Features
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BUILD YOUR PIRATE EMPIRE — IDLE TYCOON ADVENTURE Privateer Profits is a free idle pirate tycoon game. Tap to earn gold, build a naval empire, and become a legendary pirate captain on the seven seas. Whether you're an idle clicker fan, tycoon strategist, or empire builder — your fortune awaits! WHAT MAKES PRIVATEER PROFITS SPECIAL - Tap to earn gold instantly - Idle earnings that grow even when you're offline - Tycoon-style empire management - Deep strategy for incremental game lovers - Generous offline rewards every session - Free to play — the subscription is optional, never required TAP TO EARN GOLD - Earn gold with every tap - Upgrade your tap power for massive multipliers - Unlock powerful tap bonuses - Discover legendary treasures - Perfect for fans of idle clicker games COMMAND A LEGENDARY FLEET - 13 unique ships, each with specialized roles - Level up every ship to unlock powerful bonuses - Choose your flagship and assemble escorts - Balance attack, defense, and cargo capacity - Stack fleet bonuses across all ventures 15 PROFITABLE PIRATE VENTURES Invest in diverse pirate businesses for passive idle income: - Trading Post & Shipyard - Tavern & Ship Marketplace - Rum Distillery & Smuggling Routes - Governor's Bribe & Pirate Republic - And many more! Every venture generates passive income 24/7 and can be upgraded for ever-greater profits — a true idle tycoon experience. DYNAMIC EVENTS & DAILY CHALLENGES - Treasure fleet sightings - Rival pirate confrontations - Sea monster attacks - Ghost ship mysteries - Daily challenges with exclusive rewards - Weekly events with seasonal content LEGENDARY COLLECTIONS Uncover hidden treasures across three legendary collections — ancient maps, mysterious relics, legendary flags, and rare naval tools. Complete sets to unlock permanent empire-wide bonuses! STRATEGIC DEPTH WITH MEANINGFUL CHOICES Master the Crown's Cut tax system — risk vs reward at every turn: - Build notoriety through shady ventures - Higher notoriety means heavier taxes - Balance dangerous profit vs safe income OFFLINE EARNINGS — YOUR EMPIRE NEVER SLEEPS - Earn up to 8 hours of offline gold every session - Scaling multiplier rewards longer breaks - Collect a massive haul every time you return GAME CENTER & CROSS-DEVICE SYNC - Sign in with Apple Game Center in one tap - Sync gold, ships, and progress across iPhone and iPad - Never lose a venture, ever - Compete with friends on the high seas PRIVATEER PRO SUBSCRIPTION - 100% ad-free experience - Extra venture slots for faster expansion - Boosted offline earnings multiplier - Priority email support - Cancel anytime WHAT MAKES PRIVATEER PROFITS DIFFERENT Most idle clickers are mindless. Privateer Profits combines the addictive idle loop with meaningful strategic choices — fleet composition, venture investment, and notoriety management. The depth of a tycoon game, the satisfaction of an idle clicker, the theme of a swashbuckling pirate adventure. PRIVACY & SECURITY - No personal data required to play - Optional Apple Game Center sign-in for cross-device progress - Full privacy policy at https://arcraz.com/privacy SUPPORT Email: support@arcraz.com Website: https://arcraz.com/games/privateerprofits Privateer Profits is independently developed by Arcraz LLC. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. SET SAIL TODAY — download Privateer Profits and start building your pirate empire in seconds. Your treasure awaits, Captain! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FABRIQA

Features
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FABRIQA is a strategy-first factory tycoon where quality, risk, and process decisions matter more than mindless tapping. Build production lines, accept real contracts, reduce defects, and survive audits as your factory grows from manual assembly to advanced, automated systems. Unlike classic idle games, FABRIQA rewards thoughtful management: poor quality increases compliance risk, rushed scaling leads to shutdowns, and smart investments unlock premium customers and late-game technologies. Key features - Build and upgrade multiple production lines - Manage defects, jams, maintenance, and throughput - Accept contracts with deadlines and quality requirements - Research technologies across multiple R&D tiers - Reduce compliance risk and pass audits - Optional offline play – core gameplay works without internet Fair monetization - No forced ads - Optional daily reward (limited) - Optional one-time unlock for late-game R&D - Strategy and skill always matter more than spending FABRIQA is designed for players who enjoy systems, optimization, and meaningful progression.

Screenshots

Privateer Profits4 screens
FABRIQA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FABRIQA at none against Privateer Profits's shown. FABRIQA also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Privateer Profits's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Privateer Profits sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FABRIQA sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Privateer Profits ships an update every 2 weeks, FABRIQA daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Privateer Profits versus FABRIQA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivateer ProfitsFABRIQA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperArcRaz, LLCMikhail Zastrozhin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Privateer Profits

Subscriptions2
  • Privateer Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Privateer Pro Annual$19.991 Year
4 purchases

FABRIQA

One-time4
  • Small Cash Boost$1.99
  • Medium Cash Boost$4.99
  • Pro Research Unlock$9.99
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  • Large Cash Boost$9.99

Questions

Is Privateer Profits free?
Privateer Profits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FABRIQA free?
FABRIQA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Privateer Profits or FABRIQA have ads?
Privateer Profits shows ads; FABRIQA does not.
Which is updated more often, Privateer Profits or FABRIQA?
Privateer Profits ships an update every 2 weeks, and FABRIQA daily. Most recently, Privateer Profits was updated on October 31, 2026 and FABRIQA on October 28, 2026.

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