# The Elder Scrolls vs Knight Journal 2

The clearest difference is price: The Elder Scrolls at Free against Knight Journal 2's $3.99. The Elder Scrolls also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (13K vs 1). Knight Journal 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 39) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

The Elder Scrolls is free to download; Knight Journal 2 costs $3.99 up front. The Elder Scrolls sells 39 one-off in-app purchases. Knight Journal 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Elder Scrolls holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Elder Scrolls has 13K ratings behind it against 1, 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 41% of Knight Journal 2's.

The Elder Scrolls ships an update every 2 weeks, Knight Journal 2 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Elder Scrolls | Knight Journal 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elder-scrolls-castles/id1594657136/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knight-journal-2/id6742057183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **49.1% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 686 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bethesda](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759) | [Bohemia Falcon Studio, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/703129602) |

## 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


### Knight Journal 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knight-journal-2/id6742057183)

This companion app enhances your Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 experience by providing in-game information such as alchemy recipes, blacksmithing materials, horse statistics, and NPC details. It allows you to create custom lists, add notes, and attach screenshots for easy reference without pausing your game.

**Highlights:** Alchemy recipes and ingredient lists, Blacksmith crafting materials, Horse statistics and locations, Herbarium with plant descriptions, Dice and badge information, NPC details and character locations, Custom notes and screenshots

**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 Knight Journal 2 free?

Knight Journal 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Elder Scrolls or Knight Journal 2?

The Elder Scrolls is rated higher. The Elder Scrolls averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Knight Journal 2 averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Elder Scrolls or Knight Journal 2 have ads?

The Elder Scrolls shows ads; Knight Journal 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Elder Scrolls or Knight Journal 2?

The Elder Scrolls ships an update every 2 weeks, and Knight Journal 2 every 8 days. Most recently, The Elder Scrolls was updated on November 1, 2026 and Knight Journal 2 on October 25, 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.*