# The Elder Scrolls vs My Simple TCG!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Simple TCG! at 100% against The Elder Scrolls's 49%. My Simple TCG! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 39) and ads (none vs shown). The Elder Scrolls's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (13K vs 3). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

The Elder Scrolls is free to download; My Simple TCG! costs $4.99 up front. The Elder Scrolls sells 39 one-off in-app purchases. My Simple TCG! asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Simple TCG! 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 3, 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 My Simple TCG!'s.

The Elder Scrolls ships an update every 2 weeks, My Simple TCG! daily. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Elder Scrolls | My Simple TCG! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elder-scrolls-castles/id1594657136/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-simple-tcg/id6794891765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 686 MB | 826 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bethesda](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759) | [Terry Stowe](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794891767) |

## 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


### My Simple TCG!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-simple-tcg/id6794891765)

A laid-back card collecting and shop management game where you rip packs, build collections, and run your own card shop. Explore various in-game activities like haggling, auctions, and even live streaming card breaks.

**Highlights:** Rip packs and build collections, Run your own card shop, Hunt for rare cards, Haggle and auction cards, Engage in pack wars, Host live card breaks, Offline play

**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 My Simple TCG! free?

My Simple TCG! costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Elder Scrolls or My Simple TCG!?

My Simple TCG! is rated higher. The Elder Scrolls averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while My Simple TCG! averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do The Elder Scrolls or My Simple TCG! have ads?

The Elder Scrolls shows ads; My Simple TCG! does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Elder Scrolls or My Simple TCG!?

The Elder Scrolls ships an update every 2 weeks, and My Simple TCG! daily. Most recently, The Elder Scrolls was updated on October 29, 2026 and My Simple TCG! on October 29, 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.*