Monster Rancher vs The Elder Scrolls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Monster Rancher
Train and battle unique monsters by discovering them from music CDs. Develop their stats through various training methods and compete against other breeders worldwide. Share your achievements and enjoy autosave and controller support.
- Discover monsters from music CDs
- Train monsters with various methods
- Battle monsters in competitions
- Compete against global players
- Autosave functionality
- Bluetooth controller support
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◆◆ The legendary monster training game “Monster Rancher” is back! ◆◆ 22 years since its release, the legendary monster training game “Monster Rancher” is bringing back the exciting days of growing and training your unique monsters! Discover, raise, combine, and train your monsters from more than 200 available types to make the strongest original monster of your own. You can even choose how you want to train them! Will you dote on them or enforce an intense training regime? Find your own style among endless possibilities! ---------------------- ◆ Game Features ◆ ---------------------- ▼ About “Monster Rancher” “Monster Rancher” is a monster training simulation game in which you become a monster breeder to create a variety of monsters, train them, and make them fight against other monsters. The most unique feature of this game is the option to obtain new monsters from music CDs. Different CDs produce different monsters, including some very rare ones! ▼ Aim to become the best monster breeder! ◇◇ Acquire your monsters ◇◇ In this title, you can use a CD database to obtain your monsters. Search through the database and discover what kind of monsters can be born from your favorite tracks, from old nostalgic songs to fresh new ones! And of course, some monsters can be obtained for free at the market as well. ◇◇ Develop a training menu from a variety of options ◇◇ All monster stats, such as their health, strength, and resilience, are directly affected by the work and training you put them through. And by praising and scolding their achievements, you can help them grow even further! Of course, don’t forget about the importance of proper rest! Pick your own training strategy and raise your unique monsters with the help of your reliable assistant Holly! ◇◇ Take your monsters out to compete ◇◇ Once you've trained your monsters, register them for competitions and let them fight. During a fight, you can give your monster instructions to guide them to victory. But if their loyalty is low, they might not listen to you, so this is where the quality of your training comes into play. Win an official match to advance and aim to become an S Rank Monster Breeder! ▼ Compete against your rivals around the world! You can download monsters raised by breeders all over the world and battle them against your own monsters. Raise the strongest monsters and become the best monster breeder! ▼ More new features! ◇◇ Share your achievements on social media ◇◇ Press the Camera icon on the screen to easily take screenshots and share them with your friends! ◇◇ Autosave ◇◇ The autosave feature will save your data every in-game week for your peace of mind! ◇◇ Bluetooth controller compatibility ◇◇ Battles can now be played with a Bluetooth controller! "Note: Some controllers may not be compatible with this game." ------------------------- ◆ Compatible Devices ◆ ------------------------- iPhone, iPod touch, iPad (Requires iOS 10.0 or later) ------------------------- ◆ Disclaimer ◆ ------------------------- 1. Please note that customer support will not be provided for not supported operating systems. 2. Depending on the usage, the application may become unstable, even on a compatible device. 3. Please note that the application may not support the latest version of the operating system, even if it is listed as "iOS XXX or higher". 4. Unless otherwise stated, the monsters created through the music database are assigned at the company's discretion, and there is no correlation between the artists and “Monster Rancher”. ■ Privacy policy https://www.koeitecmo.co.jp/privacy/PrivacyPolicy_en.pdf (c)KOEI TECMO GAMES CO.,LTD All rights reserved.
The Elder Scrolls
Build and manage your own castle and dynasty across generations. Make crucial decisions, customize your stronghold, and send heroes on quests to protect your kingdom. Your choices shape your legacy.
- Build and customize your castle
- Manage your dynasty across generations
- Make impactful kingdom decisions
- Train subjects and assign workstations
- Complete epic quests with heroes
- Equip heroes with epic gear
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From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning developer behind Skyrim and Fallout Shelter, comes The Elder Scrolls: Castles – a new mobile game that puts you in control of your very own castle and dynasty. Oversee your subjects as the years come and go, families grow, and new rulers take the throne. BUILD YOUR DYNASTY Tell your story for generations - each day in real life covers the span of an entire year in The Elder Scrolls: Castles. Train your subjects, name heirs, and maintain order to help your kingdom flourish. Will you keep your subjects happy and ensure a long life for their ruler? Or will they grow discontent and plot assassination? MANAGE YOUR CASTLE Customize your castle from the ground up, adding and expanding rooms, placing lavish decorations and inspirational monuments, and even assign subjects to workstations to ensure your castle has the resources to thrive for years to come! RULE YOUR KINGDOM Make key decisions that impact your legacy. Will you risk a limited supply of food to aid a neighboring kingdom? How should a heated spat between your subjects be settled? Your choices determine if your rule will inspire prosperity or lead your castle to peril. COMPLETE EPIC QUESTS Create heroes, equip them with epic gear, and send them to battle against classic Elder Scrolls foes to collect valuable items and keep your kingdom growing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Elder Scrolls at Free against Monster Rancher's $15.99. The Elder Scrolls also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 21). Monster Rancher's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 49%) and in-app purchases (none vs 39). On rating, update cadence 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
The Elder Scrolls is free to download; Monster Rancher costs $15.99 up front. The Elder Scrolls sells 39 one-off in-app purchases. Monster Rancher asks for nothing beyond the download.
Monster Rancher holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Elder Scrolls has 13K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Monster Rancher's written reviews are positive against 49% of The Elder Scrolls's.
Monster Rancher ships an update monthly, The Elder Scrolls every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monster Rancher | The Elder Scrolls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (21 ratings) — better | 4.6 (13K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 49.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 266 MB | 686 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | Bethesda |
Customer experience
Monster Rancher
The Elder Scrolls
Bugs and requests
Monster Rancher
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Elder Scrolls
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to select rooms without selecting characters
- Accidental character movement due to poor UI
- Inconsistent resource collection when game is closed
Requested features
4 requests- Multiple save files or restart option
- More customization options for castle and characters
- Improved character management tools
- Deeper integration with Elder Scrolls lore and characters
In-app purchases
Monster Rancher
No in-app purchases
The Elder Scrolls
- Event Bundle$0.99
- Pouch of Gems - 50% discount$0.99
- Imperial Decoration: Discount$1.99
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- Legendary Shield Spellbreaker$1.99
- Legendary Axe: Warlock Butcher$1.99
- Pouch of Gems$1.99
- Event Bundle$2.99
- Potions and Scrolls$2.99
- Imperial Decoration$3.99
- Witch-Hunting Reinforcements$4.99
- Small Starter Bundle$4.99
- Emperor's Pass (7 days)$4.99
- Sack of Gems$4.99
- Magical Craftsmen$5.99
- Legendary Event Subject Bundle$6.99
- Redguard Bundle: New Blood$7.99
- Holiday Feast Bundle$9.99
- Satchel of Gems$9.99
- Potions and Scrolls$9.99
- Dwemer Furnace Bundle$9.99
- Emperor's Pass (14 days)$9.99
- Magical Craftsmen$9.99
- Weekly Bundle: Silversmith$11.99
- Put Your Dukes Up - Discount$11.99
- A Bit of Everything$11.99
- Decoration Pack$12.99
- But make it fashion - discount$13.99
- Emperor's Pass (30 days)$13.99
- Large Starter Bundle$14.99
- Weekly Bundle: It's Adore-able$17.99
- Imperial Coffer of Gems$19.99
- Weekly Bundle : A Noble Path$19.99
- Weekly Bundle: A Mage's Touch$19.99
- Biggest Bundle (Big Discount)$19.99
- Emperor's Pass (1 year)$19.99
- Strongbox of Gems$19.99
- Put Your Dukes Up$29.99
- Weekly Bundle: Silversmith$29.99
- Imperial Coffer of Gems$99.99
Questions
Is Monster Rancher free?
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