# Naval Tactics vs The Elder Scrolls

The clearest difference is price: The Elder Scrolls at Free against Naval Tactics's $4.99. The Elder Scrolls also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Naval Tactics's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (78% vs 49%). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

The Elder Scrolls is free to download; Naval Tactics costs $4.99 up front. Naval Tactics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Elder Scrolls sells 39 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Elder Scrolls holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Elder Scrolls has 13K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Naval Tactics's written reviews are positive against 49% of The Elder Scrolls's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Naval Tactics ships an update every 24 months, The Elder Scrolls every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Naval Tactics | The Elder Scrolls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naval-tactics/id670669812/reviews) | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elder-scrolls-castles/id1594657136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 49.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 113 MB | 686 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chimera Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/347752625) | [Bethesda](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759) |

## What reviewers say

### Naval Tactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naval-tactics/id670669812)

Command wooden ships in tactical Age of Sail naval combat. Engage in turn-based battles on a hexagonal map, outmaneuvering opponents with strategic fleet configurations and historical missions. Compete against friends or AI in this immersive board game experience.

**Highlights:** Age of Sail naval combat, Hexagonal map with Fog of War, Online asynchronous multiplayer, Historical missions, Custom sandbox missions, Single player vs AI, Simultaneous turn-based gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Captain Arena Entry | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 Naval Tactics free?

Naval Tactics costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is The Elder Scrolls free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Naval Tactics or The Elder Scrolls?

The Elder Scrolls is rated higher. Naval Tactics averages 4.2 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while The Elder Scrolls averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do Naval Tactics or The Elder Scrolls have ads?

The Elder Scrolls shows ads; Naval Tactics does not.

### Which is updated more often, Naval Tactics or The Elder Scrolls?

Naval Tactics ships an update every 24 months, and The Elder Scrolls every 2 weeks. Most recently, Naval Tactics was updated on October 15, 2026 and The Elder Scrolls on October 20, 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.*