# The Elder Scrolls vs Invincible

The clearest difference is rating: Invincible at 4.8 against The Elder Scrolls's 4.6. Invincible also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 49%) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). The Elder Scrolls's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Elder Scrolls sells 39 one-off in-app purchases and Invincible sells 53 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Invincible holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 63K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of The Elder Scrolls's written reviews are positive against 62% of Invincible's.

The Elder Scrolls ships an update every 2 weeks, Invincible every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Elder Scrolls | Invincible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elder-scrolls-castles/id1594657136/reviews) | **[4.8 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invincible-guarding-the-globe/id6449294809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **63K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **62.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#32** |
| Size | 686 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bethesda](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759) | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) |

## What reviewers say

### The Elder Scrolls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elder-scrolls-castles/id1594657136)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (39)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Event Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems - 50% discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Imperial Decoration: Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Shield Spellbreaker | $1.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Axe: Warlock Butcher | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Potions and Scrolls | $2.99 | one-time |
| Imperial Decoration | $3.99 | one-time |
| Witch-Hunting Reinforcements | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Emperor's Pass (7 days) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Magical Craftsmen | $5.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Event Subject Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Redguard Bundle: New Blood | $7.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Feast Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Potions and Scrolls | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dwemer Furnace Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Emperor's Pass (14 days) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magical Craftsmen | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle: Silversmith | $11.99 | one-time |
| Put Your Dukes Up - Discount | $11.99 | one-time |
| A Bit of Everything | $11.99 | one-time |
| Decoration Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| But make it fashion - discount | $13.99 | one-time |
| Emperor's Pass (30 days) | $13.99 | one-time |
| Large Starter Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle: It's Adore-able | $17.99 | one-time |
| Imperial Coffer of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle : A Noble Path | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle: A Mage's Touch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Biggest Bundle (Big Discount) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Emperor's Pass (1 year) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Strongbox of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Put Your Dukes Up | $29.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle: Silversmith | $29.99 | one-time |
| Imperial Coffer of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique Elder Scrolls-themed mechanics
- 💡 Interesting character relationships and decision-making
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with paywall-locked content
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and sync issues
- 🕹️ Clunky controls and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to select rooms without selecting characters
- Accidental character movement due to poor UI
- Inconsistent resource collection when game is closed

**Requested features**

- 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


### Invincible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invincible-guarding-the-globe/id6449294809)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Grossing · Action, #36 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #126 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Assemble a squad of iconic heroes from the Invincible universe in this idle RPG. Experience an original story, collect and upgrade characters, and engage in strategic battles with unique ultimate abilities. Play solo or team up with friends for cooperative challenges.

**Highlights:** Original Invincible story campaign, Iconic character collection and upgrades, Strategic squad-based combat, Idle battle progression, Co-op alliances with friends, Gear and artifact customization, Transparent in-game shops

**In-app purchases (53)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trophy road milestone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small GDA Tech Gem case | $0.99 | one-time |
| GDA chips bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unique bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank GDA | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small GDA Tech Gem case | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unique event bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trophy road milestone | $4.99 | one-time |
| Artefact bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Helper Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| GDA chips bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium GDA Tech Gem case | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Recruitment bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| GDA Op bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trophy road milestone | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Artefact bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unique event bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| GDA Op bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Event Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tech Gems piggy bank | $17.99 | one-time |
| Event bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Recruitment bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Event offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekly bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hero GDA pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive hero bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dynamic duo offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Booster bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Pass | $29.99 | one-time |
| Hero GDA pass 2 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick gameplay
- 👍 Accurate to the show
- 🎨 Appealing graphics
- 🕹️ Fun idle RPG experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains phone battery quickly
- 💰 Aggressive microtransactions
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to claim rewards
- Disappearing progress and purchases
- Sync issues causing login problems
- Unresponsive gameplay and freezing

**Requested features**

- More characters from the Invincible universe
- PvP mode
- Ability to reset/respec characters
- More interactive gameplay beyond idle combat


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Elder Scrolls free?

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

### Is Invincible free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Elder Scrolls or Invincible?

Invincible is rated higher. The Elder Scrolls averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Invincible averages 4.8 from 63K ratings.

### Do The Elder Scrolls or Invincible have ads?

Both The Elder Scrolls and Invincible show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Elder Scrolls or Invincible?

The Elder Scrolls ships an update every 2 weeks, and Invincible every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Elder Scrolls was updated on October 23, 2026 and Invincible on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*