# The Elder Scrolls Map vs ER Companion

The clearest difference is ads: The Elder Scrolls Map at none against ER Companion's shown. ER Companion's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Elder Scrolls Map sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and ER Companion sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for The Elder Scrolls Map against 4.7 for ER Companion. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of The Elder Scrolls Map's written reviews are positive against 72% of ER Companion's.

The Elder Scrolls Map ships an update every 2 weeks, ER Companion every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Elder Scrolls Map | ER Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elder-scrolls-map/id1578477454/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/er-companion/id1612963915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) | [Sebastian Kruse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199925370) |

## What reviewers say

### The Elder Scrolls Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elder-scrolls-map/id1578477454)

Explore the vast world of Skyrim with a comprehensive, unofficial companion guide. Discover all locations, quests, and hidden items with an interactive map. Save your progress to track your discoveries and plan your next adventure.

**Highlights:** Interactive maps of Skyrim and DLC areas, All quests and locations marked, Track Dragon priest masks and Deadric artifacts, Mark found locations with checkboxes, Save game progress for organized exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access (3 Months) | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium version | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime purchase | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful companion app
- 👍 Beautifully designed
- 👍 Helps with organization
- 👍 Convenient for traveling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for important features
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile app
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔒 Locked content that should be free

**Reported bugs**

- Locations not showing names
- Crash on startup after update
- Paywall reappearing after purchase

**Requested features**

- Add alchemy recipes
- Include Solstheim map
- Add ability to track progress
- Integrate with game saves
- Add perks and skill trees


### ER Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/er-companion/id1612963915)

An unofficial offline map and guide for Elden Ring, detailing the locations of enemies, dungeons, items, and more. Track collectibles with a checklist and filter map icons for easy navigation. An in-app purchase unlocks advanced build planning and stat calculation features.

**Highlights:** Offline Elden Ring map, Location tracking for enemies, dungeons, and items, Detailed item descriptions, Collectible checklist, Map icon filtering, iCloud data sync, Build planning and stat calculator (IAP)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fully unlock all our apps | $2.49 | per month |
| Fully unlock all our apps | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Fully unlock all our apps | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Fully unlock all our apps | $14.99 | per year |
| Gear and Build Planner | $0.99 | one-time |
| Items & Recipes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Guides | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all content | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful app
- 👍 Great companion for Elden Ring
- 👍 Useful checklist and map features
- 👍 Detailed information on items and locations
- 👍 Constantly updated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Subscription-based model for full access
- 🔒 Locking features behind paywall
- 🌐 Lack of language support (e.g. French, Spanish, Russian)

**Reported bugs**

- Map icons and text not rendering
- Checklist progress getting reset
- Crashes on startup after updates

**Requested features**

- Add quest tracking
- Improve map filtering and organization
- Provide more detailed descriptions and guides
- Allow renaming of save slots
- Add split-screen support for tablets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Elder Scrolls Map free?

The Elder Scrolls Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ER Companion free?

ER Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Elder Scrolls Map or ER Companion?

The Elder Scrolls Map is rated higher. The Elder Scrolls Map averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while ER Companion averages 4.7 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do The Elder Scrolls Map or ER Companion have ads?

ER Companion shows ads; The Elder Scrolls Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Elder Scrolls Map or ER Companion?

The Elder Scrolls Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and ER Companion every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Elder Scrolls Map was updated on October 30, 2026 and ER Companion on October 30, 2026.

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