Comparison

The Elder Scrolls vs Resident Evil Survival Unit

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

Resident Evil Survival Unit

Lead survivors in a city consumed by infection. Recruit legendary heroes, build a stronghold, and forge alliances to fight iconic threats and reclaim territory. Survival depends on strategic decisions and teamwork.

Highlights
  • Recruit legendary Resident Evil Heroes
  • Build and fortify a stronghold
  • Lead survivors into battle
  • Forge alliances with other players
  • Fight iconic Resident Evil threats
  • Explore and conquer overrun territories
Features
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Includes random-item purchases An unknown infection has consumed the city, leaving you with one mission: lead the survivors. Celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Resident Evil Survival Unit with Albert Wesker, Leon S. Kennedy, and Ada Wong, plus limited-time events and exclusive rewards. Recruit legendary Resident Evil Heroes and build your ultimate team. Take on iconic threats like Nemesis, Lickers, Tyrants, and more. Build a stronghold, forge alliances, and fight for survival! ■ Survive the Ruined City Recruit survivors with unique skills and specialties. Build your squad, lead them into battle, and fortify your defenses against the infected. Every decision shapes your fight for survival. ■ Assemble Iconic Resident Evil Heroes Fight alongside fan-favorite Resident Evil Heroes from across the franchise, including Leon S. Kennedy, Claire Redfield, and Jill Valentine. Recruit infamous villains like Albert Wesker to unlock even more ways to grow stronger. Build your ultimate team and take on deadly threats. ■ Build Your Stronghold. Save Humanity. Restore an abandoned mansion to build a stronghold. Secure vital resources, unlock new technologies, and fortify your defenses. Your stronghold is more than a shelter. It's the foundation of your power. ■ Explore, Expand, and Conquer Expand your influence across a world overrun by the infected. Compete against rival factions and fight for vital resources and territory. Put your strategy to the test and outsmart your enemies. ■ Forge Powerful Alliances No one survives alone. Join forces with other survivors to defeat powerful enemies and dominate the battlefield. A stronger alliance is the key to survival ■ The Fight for Survival Begins There is only one path to survival in a fallen world. Build your stronghold. Recruit iconic Resident Evil Heroes. Fight the infected alongside your allies. Enter the world of Resident Evil Survival Unit, where survival takes strategy. ◆Official Page : https://www.residentevil-survivalunit.com/ ◆Customer Support: https://residentevil-survivalunit.oqupie.com/portals/3134 ◆Terms of Use: https://legal.residentevil-survivalunit.com/eula ◆Privacy Policy: https://legal.residentevil-survivalunit.com/privacy ■ App Permission Information [Mandatory Permissions] - None [Optional Permissions] 1. Camera & Photos - Used to allow players to upload image and video files when contacting Customer Support for 1:1 inquiries. *However, sending a 1:1 inquiry through the app's web browser may result in the browser requesting Camera and Photo permissions instead. In these cases, these optional permissions may not be requested by the app itself. 2. Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) - Used to analyze user activity and provide personalized ads. 3. Notifications - Used to send users game-related notifications. *The game may still be played even if the optional permissions are not granted. However, some features of the game may be limited or unavailable. ■ Withdrawing App Permissions 1. Withdrawing Individual Permissions - Device Settings > Privacy > select relevant permissions > toggle to grant or deny permissions 2. Withdrawing App Permissions - Device Settings > select app > toggle to grant or deny permissions *The process for granting and withdrawing app permissions may vary depending on your device model or OS version. [This app is distributed by Aniplex Inc.]

Screenshots

The Elder Scrolls4 screens
Resident Evil Survival Unit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Resident Evil Survival Unit at none against The Elder Scrolls's shown. Resident Evil Survival Unit also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 49%) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). The Elder Scrolls's advantage is 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and Resident Evil Survival Unit sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for The Elder Scrolls against 4.6 for Resident Evil Survival Unit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of The Elder Scrolls's written reviews are positive against 62% of Resident Evil Survival Unit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Elder Scrolls ships an update every 2 weeks, Resident Evil Survival Unit every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
The Elder Scrolls versus Resident Evil Survival Unit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Elder ScrollsResident Evil Survival Unit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13K ratings)4.6 (6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.3% of reviews62.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#93 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size686 MB1.3 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBethesdaAniplex Inc.

Customer experience

The Elder Scrolls

All ratings13,152 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1,199 reviews
Positive49.3%
Neutral18.0%
Negative32.7%

Resident Evil Survival Unit

All ratings5,975 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews787 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative30.5%

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

Resident Evil Survival Unit

From 6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good game for iPhone 11 Pro
  • 🚀 Can still play the game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Buggy and lacking polish
  • 🐛 Stiff voice lines and poor animations
  • 🐛 Terms of service screen issue
  • 🐛 Update issues causing login problems

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

Resident Evil Survival Unit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes every 5-15 minutes
  • Losing progress after crashes
  • Stuck at title screen after update

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to control squads individually during missions
  • Improved graphics
  • More integration with the Resident Evil franchise

In-app purchases

10 purchases

The Elder Scrolls

One-time10
  • Pouch of Gems$1.99
  • Small Starter Bundle$4.99
  • Emperor's Pass (7 days)$4.99
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  • Sack of Gems$4.99
  • Legendary Event Subject Bundle$6.99
  • Satchel of Gems$9.99
  • Emperor's Pass (30 days)$13.99
  • Large Starter Bundle$14.99
  • Emperor's Pass (1 year)$19.99
  • Strongbox of Gems$19.99
10 purchases

Resident Evil Survival Unit

One-time10
  • STANDARD PACK 01$0.99
  • STANDARD PACK 03$2.99
  • STANDARD PACK 05$4.99
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  • LINK PACK 05$4.99
  • POPUP PACK 05$4.99
  • DEAL PACK 05$4.99
  • STANDARD PACK 10$9.99
  • POPUP PACK 10$9.99
  • STANDARD PACK 20$19.99
  • POPUP PACK 20$19.99

Questions

Is The Elder Scrolls free?
The Elder Scrolls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Resident Evil Survival Unit free?
Resident Evil Survival Unit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Elder Scrolls or Resident Evil Survival Unit?
Resident Evil Survival Unit is rated higher. The Elder Scrolls averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Resident Evil Survival Unit averages 4.6 from 6K ratings.
Do The Elder Scrolls or Resident Evil Survival Unit have ads?
The Elder Scrolls shows ads; Resident Evil Survival Unit does not.
Which is updated more often, The Elder Scrolls or Resident Evil Survival Unit?
The Elder Scrolls ships an update every 2 weeks, and Resident Evil Survival Unit every 9 days. Most recently, The Elder Scrolls was updated on November 12, 2026 and Resident Evil Survival Unit on November 12, 2026.

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