# Sorcerer #1 vs The Elder Scrolls

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sorcerer #1 at none against The Elder Scrolls's 39. Sorcerer #1 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 49%). The Elder Scrolls's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Elder Scrolls sells 39 one-off in-app purchases. Sorcerer #1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sorcerer #1 against 4.6 for The Elder Scrolls. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Elder Scrolls has 13K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Sorcerer #1's written reviews are positive against 49% of The Elder Scrolls's.

Sorcerer #1 ships an update every 3 weeks, The Elder Scrolls every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sorcerer #1 | The Elder Scrolls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcerer-1/id302868980/reviews) | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elder-scrolls-castles/id1594657136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 49.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 686 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Death=Head & Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/294517857) | [Bethesda](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759) |

## What reviewers say

### Sorcerer #1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcerer-1/id302868980)

Embark on a fantasy adventure in this role-playing game. Create diverse characters like fighters and wizards, assemble a party of up to six, and delve into wire-frame dungeons. Explore for a lost amulet, battling monsters and discovering treasures.

**Highlights:** Fantasy role-playing, Character creation (Fighter, Wizard, Priest), Party building (up to 6 members), Dungeon exploration, Monster battles, Treasure hunting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sorcerer #1 free?

Sorcerer #1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Elder Scrolls free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sorcerer #1 or The Elder Scrolls?

The Elder Scrolls is rated higher. Sorcerer #1 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while The Elder Scrolls averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do Sorcerer #1 or The Elder Scrolls have ads?

The Elder Scrolls shows ads; Sorcerer #1 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sorcerer #1 or The Elder Scrolls?

Sorcerer #1 ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Elder Scrolls every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sorcerer #1 was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Elder Scrolls on October 27, 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.*