Comparison

The Elder Scrolls vs DC

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

DC

Assemble your ultimate team of DC heroes and villains to defend Gotham City from an interdimensional threat. Recruit, upgrade, and strategize with iconic characters in epic PvP battles. Build and customize your own Batcave to enhance your combat capabilities.

Highlights
  • Recruit and upgrade DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains
  • Build and customize your Batcave
  • Engage in multiplayer PvP battles
  • Collect champion shards through card drawing
  • Explore iconic DC universe locations
Features
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Welcome to DC: Dark Legion! Experience unprecedented adventures in the DC universe in this mobile game officially licensed by DC. With a robust roster of 200 including your favorite heroes and villains as well as characters from the deep history of DC Comics, you can build your own powerful lineup of champions and save the Multiverse from the threat of the Dark Multiverse energy. Forces from an evil universe invade Earth and make Gotham City their base for the conquest of the entire world. Super Heroes and Super-Villains unite to fight back. But they need you to guide them in the battle for hope! DC: Dark Legion, officially licensed by DC, is a free-to-play mobile strategy game with PvP battles and multiplayer functionality. In this game, you can recruit and upgrade iconic DC Super Heroes from the Justice League such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl and Green Lantern. Additionally, you have the opportunity to assemble a team of powerful villains including The Joker, Lex Luthor, Harley Quinn, and many others. Engage in epic PvP battles and strategically plan your moves to emerge victorious. Save Gotham City from the Dark Multiverse with your alliance of DC’s most iconic Super Heroes and Super-Villains. DC: DARK LEGION GAME FEATURES: ASSEMBLE YOUR PERFECT SUPER HERO AND SUPER-VILLAIN ROSTER! Recruit and upgrade iconic lineups of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains to build a powerful force capable of defending Gotham City from the Dark Multiverse. Unleash the strengths of heroes like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Superboy, among others, and strategize with epic villains like The Joker, Lex Luthor, Harley Quinn, Black Adam, and many more. Unlock their superpowers and upgrade them. BUILD YOUR BATCAVE: Build and customize your own Batcave, a strategic base that reflects your unique combat style. Develop champion training rooms, access advanced technologies (including alien and magical artifacts), and transform the Batcave into a powerful bastion against the forces of evil. JOIN MULTIPLAYER PVP BATTLES: Engage in epic PvP battles against players from around the world, testing your team's combat prowess and strategy. Battle to secure victory and establish your dominance in the DC universe. THE DC UNIVERSE AT YOUR COMMAND: Embark on an epic journey through the iconic realms of the DC universe, from the towering skyscrapers of Metropolis to the depths of Atlantis to the relics of Krypton. Interact with a vast array of DC Super Heroes, Super-Villains, and supporting characters like Krypto, shaping the fate of their worlds. Unlock mind-blowing content and immerse yourself in the thrilling adventures of the DC universe. COLLECT CHAMPIONS SHARDS THROUGH THE CARD DRAWING SYSTEM: Unleash an array of card-collecting mechanics, including drawing cards to obtain resources or champion shards. Each card represents a unique Super Hero or Super-Villain, resources, or rewards. Collect these shards to recruit new champions, expand your roster, and build a powerful team capable of defeating any enemy in your path. Play DC: Dark Legion today, be the Guardian of the DC Universe, and join the battle to save Gotham City! Are you having problems? Email: support.dcdarklegion@funplus.com DC: DARK LEGION © 2026 DC Comics. DC COMICS and characters, character names, their distinctive likenesses, and all related elements are the property of DC Comics. TM & © 2026. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

The Elder Scrolls4 screens
DC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DC at none against The Elder Scrolls's shown. DC also leads on chart position (#25 vs unranked). The Elder Scrolls's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 32%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 sells 39 one-off in-app purchases and DC sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 26K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of The Elder Scrolls's written reviews are positive against 32% of DC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Elder Scrolls ships an update every 2 weeks, DC fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
The Elder Scrolls versus DC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Elder ScrollsDC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13K ratings)4.7 (26K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews — better32.3% of reviews
Number of ratings13K26K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#25 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size686 MB1.0 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBethesdaFunPlus International AG

Customer experience

The Elder Scrolls

All ratings13,152 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1,191 reviews
Positive49.1%
Neutral18.1%
Negative32.8%

DC

All ratings26,030 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,519 reviews
Positive32.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative59.1%

User reviews

The Elder Scrolls

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

DC

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game so far
  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Visually stunning graphics
  • 🤖 Compelling character progression system
  • 💰 Generous free-to-play model

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and freezes
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and long upgrade times
  • 🤑 Expensive microtransactions and paywalls
  • 🔍 Lacking search and social features
  • 🎨 Inconsistent graphics and lip-syncing

Bugs and 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

DC

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Upgrade button tutorial issues
  • Disappearing UI elements
  • Matchmaking and server connectivity problems
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • More character customization options
  • Ability to skip battles
  • Faster progression and less grind
  • Improved social features and league integration
  • More diverse soundtrack and sound design

In-app purchases

39 purchases

The Elder Scrolls

One-time39
  • Event Bundle$0.99
  • Pouch of Gems - 50% discount$0.99
  • Imperial Decoration: Discount$1.99
Show 36 more
  • 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
14 purchases

DC

One-time14
  • Hot Package 1$0.99
  • Hot Package 2$1.99
  • Hot Package 3$2.99
Show 11 more
  • Hot Package 4$4.99
  • New Daily Deals$4.99
  • Hot Package 5$9.99
  • Hot Package 6$14.99
  • Hot Package 7$19.99
  • Mother Box's Favor$24.99
  • 1980 Source Energy Gem$29.99
  • Intel Vault$39.99
  • Hot Package 11$49.99
  • Nature's Heirloom$59.99
  • Hot Packag$99.99

Questions

Is The Elder Scrolls free?
The Elder Scrolls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DC free?
DC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Elder Scrolls or DC?
DC is rated higher. The Elder Scrolls averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while DC averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.
Do The Elder Scrolls or DC have ads?
The Elder Scrolls shows ads; DC does not.
Which is updated more often, The Elder Scrolls or DC?
The Elder Scrolls ships an update every 2 weeks, and DC fortnightly. Most recently, The Elder Scrolls was updated on October 28, 2026 and DC on October 28, 2026.

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