The Elder Scrolls Map vs Guiding Ring
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Elder Scrolls Map
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.
- 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
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Download now the best guide for The Elder Scrolls V. Want to find the nearest Dwemer ruin, or fight some dragon to get a new word of power? Here you will find a detailed map of all Skyrim, with all the caves, tombs, cities and more. You'll also be able to save your progress in the game, so you'll be able to keep your map organized and explore new places more easily. All features included: - Maps of Skyrim, Solstheim, Soul Cairn, Forgotten Vale and Blackreach. - All quests - Dragon priest masks - Dragon walls - Unusual gems (Stones of Barenziah) - Deadric artifacts - Enchantments - Skill books - Standing stones - Houses - Crimson Nirnroot locations - Fishes and fishing spots - Checkboxes to mark your found locations *Some items are only unlocked after purchase. Privacy policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dwTiM22C9ObtIT2iNswdweCVxp_jcbI-/view?usp=share_link Terms of use: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SJQpmeiwEzhMq_URWctfb09pDC3-FbrV/view?usp=share_link
Guiding Ring
This app helps players track quests, NPCs, and game locations with detailed guides and an interactive map. It allows for note-taking, progress tracking, and managing collectibles across multiple playthroughs. Unlock all features with a subscription.
- Quest and NPC tracking
- Interactive game map
- Step-by-step walkthrough guides
- Collectible checklist
- Game journal and notes
- Boss strategies
- Rune farming locations
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Track Quests, NPCs, and Game Locations. Follow step-by-step & walkthrough guides. Explore and checkmark more than 2,300 entries: bosses, materials, equipment, ashes of war, creatures, and more. Create game journals and save notes about your progress. Use unofficial interactive map for Elden. The map contains locations of all game items, bosses, creatures, etc. Track collectibles with a built-in check list. You can check or uncheck your entries easily and add notes for future reference. FEATURES - Record quests and keep track of your progress by adding text details - Add & Track NPCs in your game and attach notes to remember their stories - Discover and Follow hand-crafted Boss Guides with strategies on how to defeat them - Find best Rune Farming locations & study guides to level up quicker - Explore detailed information about in game content: weapons, armor, sorcery, ashes, etc - Checkmark items and collectibles with a built-in check list - Record number of deaths in the games - Enter Game Locations when you discover new points of interest and add story details - Attach NPCs to Quests and Locations to keep track of everything in your favorite games - Add Bosses and write down notes regarding their moves and abilities - Track multiple Playthroughs and always be on track of your game - See game achievements and easily checkmark them - Built from ground up using latest SwiftUI framework - Support light and dark modes - No ads - No personal information is tracked or stored. Period. DISCLAIMER - This app and its makers are not affiliated, sponsored, endorsed or associated with FromSoftware or Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Any unauthorized reposting or storing of game contents and/or violations of intellectual property rights is the sole responsibility of the user. The creation and maintenance of the app is permitted until withdrawal. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS This App contains a subscription. You can download the app for free and subscribe to “PRO Access” to get access to all features. If you choose to subscribe, you will be charged a weekly, monthly, or annual subscription fee according to your country and based on your choice. The subscription fee will be shown in the app before you complete the payment. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each subscription term, unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the term. Subscription renewals cost the same as the original subscription, and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time after purchase by going to your iTunes Account Settings. Refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. By using Guiding Ring, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Privacy Policy: https://rpgguideme.app/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://rpgguideme.app/service-terms/ Terms of Use: https://rpgguideme.app/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: The Elder Scrolls Map at free with in-app purchases against Guiding Ring's subscription. The Elder Scrolls Map also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 205). Guiding Ring's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. The Elder Scrolls Map sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and Guiding Ring sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Elder Scrolls Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Elder Scrolls Map has 1.1K ratings behind it against 205, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of The Elder Scrolls Map's written reviews are positive against 57% of Guiding Ring's.
The Elder Scrolls Map ships an update every 2 weeks, Guiding Ring every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Elder Scrolls Map | Guiding Ring |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better | 4.2 (205 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews — better | 56.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 205 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda | Agile Apps LLC |
Customer experience
The Elder Scrolls Map
Guiding Ring
User reviews
The Elder Scrolls Map
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Useful companion app
- 👍 Beautifully designed
- 👍 Helps with organization
- 👍 Convenient for traveling
Room to improve
- 🔒 Paywall for important features
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile app
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔒 Locked content that should be free
Guiding Ring
From 205 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🗺️ Excellent map feature and navigation
- ✅ Comprehensive item and boss tracking checklist
- 📍 Helpful for finding NPC questlines and locations
- 🎮 Great companion guide for Elden Ring gameplay
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
Room to improve
- 💸 Subscription model frustration and paywall concerns
- 🐛 App crashes and auto-closing issues
- 🐛 Black screen glitches requiring restart
- 🐛 Pro subscription not unlocking features despite payment
- 📺 Intrusive full-screen pop-up ads
Bugs and requests
The Elder Scrolls Map
Reported bugs
3 issues- Locations not showing names
- Crash on startup after update
- Paywall reappearing after purchase
Requested features
6 requests- Add alchemy recipes
- Include Solstheim map
- Add ability to track progress
- Integrate with game saves
- Add perks and skill trees
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- Include all quests and unique items
Guiding Ring
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes on startup or after character name entry
- Black screen glitches requiring app restart
- Pro subscription not activating despite payment confirmation
- Map feature not loading or displaying
- Resistances and absorption data failing to load
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- Map jumping when clicking on items
- Pop-up ads not closing properly
- Payment processing issues for pro subscription
- Tracking limit of 50 items not removed with pro
- Invalid signature error on feedback feature
Requested features
10 requests- Build maker and save custom builds
- Favorite or bookmark items for quick access
- Recommended level for bosses and areas
- Bulk check/uncheck multiple items at once
- Account syncing across iPhone and MacBook
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- Direct account linking with Xbox/PlayStation/Steam
- Step-by-step DLC guides
- Improved sorting by item type and weapon class
- Search function improvements
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
In-app purchases
The Elder Scrolls Map
- Full access (3 Months)$1.993 Months
- Premium version$0.99
- Premium version$1.99
- Premium version$2.99
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- Lifetime purchase$7.99
Guiding Ring
- Pro Access$1.991 Month
- Pro Access$4.991 Month
- Pro Access$9.991 Year
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- Pro Access (Promo)$11.991 Year
- Pro Access$14.991 Year
- Annual Pro Access$29.991 Year
- Banana-sized Tip$0.99
- Coffee-sized Tip$2.99
- Sub-sized Tip$4.99
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- Pizza-sized Tip$9.99
Questions
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