# Text Maze vs The Elder Scrolls

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Text Maze at 100% against The Elder Scrolls's 49%. Text Maze also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). The Elder Scrolls's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). On device support there is nothing between them.

The Elder Scrolls is free to download; Text Maze costs $0.99 up front. The Elder Scrolls sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Text Maze asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text Maze 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Text Maze's written reviews are positive against 49% of The Elder Scrolls's.

Text Maze ships an update every 11 months, The Elder Scrolls every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Maze | The Elder Scrolls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-maze/id451312927/reviews)** | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elder-scrolls-castles/id1594657136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 49.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 686 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ducky Planet LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/442169107) | [Bethesda](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Maze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-maze/id451312927)

Explore randomly generated mazes in a retro-style game reminiscent of classic Apple II titles. Search for a crown on each level, encountering helpful items and a monster. Enjoy unlimited replayability with increasing difficulty and authentic green screen graphics.

**Highlights:** Random mazes, Increasing difficulty, Overhead map, Sound effects, Retro graphics, Unlimited replayability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 (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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Maze free?

Text Maze costs $0.99, 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, Text Maze or The Elder Scrolls?

Text Maze is rated higher. Text Maze averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Elder Scrolls averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do Text Maze or The Elder Scrolls have ads?

The Elder Scrolls shows ads; Text Maze does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Maze or The Elder Scrolls?

Text Maze ships an update every 11 months, and The Elder Scrolls every 2 weeks. Most recently, Text Maze was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Elder Scrolls on November 13, 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.*