Comparison

The Elder Scrolls Map vs Dark & Builder

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Dark & Builder

This app helps players strategize and optimize character builds for a popular dungeon crawler game. Create custom builds, explore meta strategies, and share your creations with the community. Stay updated with the latest game changes and gear.

Highlights
  • Build Editor
  • Meta Build Explorer
  • Class-Specific Filtering
  • Build Sharing & Collaboration
  • Offline Support
  • Always Updated
Features
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Dominate Dark and Darker with Dark & Builder Ready to take your builds to the next level? Dark & Builder is the ultimate companion app crafted by and for Dark and Darker players. Whether you're a min-maxing pro or a casual adventurer, this app gives you the tools you need to strategize, optimize, and win more. Key Features: - Build Editor - Create and customize your character builds with ease. - Explore the Meta - Browse top community builds and discover the current best picks. - Class-Specific Tools - Filter by class, gear score, or playstyle. - Share & Collaborate - Publish your builds, get feedback, and learn from others. - Always Updated - We sync with the latest game changes, patches, and gear. - Offline Support - Work on builds even without an internet connection. Why Dark & Builder? - Tailored 100% for Dark and Darker - No fluff, just what you need. - Get an edge over other players with powerful filtering and gear scoring. - Support the creator and help build the future of the Dark and Darker community. Join Thousands of Players Build smarter. Fight harder. Share better. Download Dark & Builder now and start crafting your legend! Terms of service: https://darkandbuilder.com/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://darkandbuilder.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

The Elder Scrolls Map4 screens
Dark & Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Elder Scrolls Map at 4.7 against Dark & Builder's 4.1. The Elder Scrolls Map also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 11). Dark & Builder's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. The Elder Scrolls Map sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and Dark & Builder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Elder Scrolls Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Elder Scrolls Map has 1.1K ratings behind it against 11, 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 64% of Dark & Builder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Elder Scrolls Map ships an update every 2 weeks, Dark & Builder every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Elder Scrolls Map versus Dark & Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Elder Scrolls MapDark & Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better4.1 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews — better64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas LtdaDEVX (FR)

Customer experience

The Elder Scrolls Map

All ratings1,143 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative30.0%

Dark & Builder

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative7.1%

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

Dark & Builder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

The Elder Scrolls Map

Subscriptions1
  • Full access (3 Months)$1.993 Months
One-time4
  • Premium version$0.99
  • Premium version$1.99
  • Premium version$2.99
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  • Lifetime purchase$7.99
3 purchases

Dark & Builder

Subscriptions2
  • King's Privilege$2.991 Month
  • King's Privilege$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Builder's Delight$4.99

Questions

Is The Elder Scrolls Map free?
The Elder Scrolls Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark & Builder free?
Dark & Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Elder Scrolls Map or Dark & Builder?
The Elder Scrolls Map is rated higher. The Elder Scrolls Map averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Dark & Builder averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.
Do The Elder Scrolls Map or Dark & Builder have ads?
Neither The Elder Scrolls Map nor Dark & Builder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Elder Scrolls Map or Dark & Builder?
The Elder Scrolls Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dark & Builder every 5 days. Most recently, The Elder Scrolls Map was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dark & Builder on July 8, 2026.

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