# The Elder Scrolls vs Wanderness

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wanderness at 100% against The Elder Scrolls's 49%. Wanderness also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). The Elder Scrolls's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 6) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Elder Scrolls sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Wanderness asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wanderness holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Elder Scrolls has 13K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of The Elder Scrolls's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wanderness's.

The Elder Scrolls ships an update every 2 weeks, Wanderness every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Elder Scrolls | Wanderness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elder-scrolls-castles/id1594657136/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanderness/id6670171760/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | — |
| Size | 686 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bethesda](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759) | [Moolion Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/535899635) |

## What reviewers say

### The Elder Scrolls

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

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouch of Gems | $1.99 | 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 |
| Legendary Event Subject Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Emperor's Pass (30 days) | $13.99 | one-time |
| Large Starter Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Emperor's Pass (1 year) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Strongbox of Gems | $19.99 | 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


### Wanderness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanderness/id6670171760)

Explore serene natural landscapes and capture beautiful moments with your camera in this walking simulator. Immerse yourself in a zen-inspired world designed to calm your mind and ease anxiety. Reconnect with nature at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Explore 360-degree photo landscapes, Relaxing soundscape, No timers or pressure, Full day-night cycle, Capture and share photos

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Elder Scrolls free?

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

### Is Wanderness free?

Wanderness is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Wanderness is rated higher. The Elder Scrolls averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Wanderness averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

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

The Elder Scrolls shows ads; Wanderness does not.

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

The Elder Scrolls ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wanderness every 2 days. Most recently, The Elder Scrolls was updated on November 4, 2026 and Wanderness on October 24, 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.*