# The Elder Scrolls vs Resident Evil Survival Unit

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 (#103 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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | The Elder Scrolls | Resident Evil Survival Unit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elder-scrolls-castles/id1594657136/reviews) | **[4.6 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resident-evil-survival-unit/id6744668327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 6K |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **62.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#103** |
| Size | 686 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bethesda](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759) | [Aniplex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/884966694) |

## 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 (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


### Resident Evil Survival Unit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resident-evil-survival-unit/id6744668327)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Simulation, #105 Top Grossing · Strategy, #148 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STANDARD PACK 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK 03 | $2.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK 05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| LINK PACK 05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| POPUP PACK 05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DEAL PACK 05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| POPUP PACK 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| POPUP PACK 20 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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.

---

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