Comparison

Legacy vs Meridian 157

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Legacy

Embark on a 3D point-and-click adventure to find your missing brother in an uncharted Egyptian pyramid. Solve intricate puzzles, uncover a gripping mystery, and explore a richly detailed ancient tomb.

Highlights
  • 3D Point-and-Click Adventure
  • Intricate Puzzles and Riddles
  • Immersive 3D World Exploration
  • Gripping Mystery Narrative
  • Built-in Hint System
Features
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Completely free puzzle game without any ads or in-app purchases! A true adventure for you to enjoy! Step into the Unknown in this 3D Point-and-Click Adventure! A desperate letter drops into your mailbox from an expedition camp in Egypt. The sender, Leopold, brings dire news: your brother, Harley, has vanished. While searching for your missing colleague William, Harley unearthed an uncharted, ancient pyramid. Armed with a strange relic, he stepped inside to finish what William started—and never came back. The rest of the expedition team is paralyzed by fear and blocked by ancient, deadly contraptions. No one dares to go further. They need the expert. They need you, Professor Scartaris. You travel to Egypt, secure the relic key from the camp, and step into the suffocating darkness of the tomb. But you quickly realize this is no ordinary resting place. There is no pharaoh. There are no grand inscriptions. Whoever built this place wasn't honoring the dead; they were hiding something. And as you delve deeper, following the trail of frantic notes Harley left behind, a chilling realization sets in: you are not alone in here. Will you find him? You must descend deeper into the pyramid, navigate its labyrinth of rooms, and solve its ancient mystery. What was William warning him about? What did Harley unleash? This game serves as the thrilling introduction to the Legacy series—a collection of games heavily focused on atmospheric exploration, compelling narratives, and brain-teasing puzzles. Key Features: • Intricate Puzzles & Riddles: Face a massive variety of challenges, from deciphering ancient symbols and manipulating light to repairing complex mechanical contraptions designed to keep intruders out. • Immersive 3D World: Explore a beautifully rendered, fully 3D environment. Inspect ancient relics up close, look around every corner, and discover hidden compartments. • A Gripping Mystery: Piece together the tragic story of Harley, William, and the pyramid's true purpose by finding discarded letters and environmental clues. • Built-in Hint System: Never stay stuck for long. If an ancient riddle is proving too difficult, the integrated hint system will gently guide you in the right direction. Join the Community! Follow the development of the next title here: https://www.instagram.com/nosignalproductionss/

About

Meridian 157

Embark on a thrilling mystery adventure as a forensic meteorologist investigating a strange anomaly on a remote island. Explore an abandoned facility, solve challenging puzzles, and uncover the secrets of the 157th meridian. This point-and-click game features a captivating storyline and a creepy atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Point-and-click gameplay
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Spooky storyline
  • Custom soundtrack
  • Hint system
  • Multi-language support
  • Color blind mode
Features
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Chapter 2 has been officially released! Get it now on the App Store! While searching for the anomaly, you find yourself trapped inside a facility on a remote sub-Arctic island. What is this place? Who built it? Why was it left abandoned? Explore the uninhabited complex you now find yourself trapped in, but be warned: you might not be as alone as you think... Inspired by classic point and click games, Meridian 157: Chapter 1 is the next installment in this new and exciting adventure series. Play as David Zander, a forensic meteorologist who took it upon himself to investigate a strange weather anomaly off the coast of Alaskan. Find clues, solve puzzles and investigate the mystery to progress further into the island and uncover the truth behind the secret of the 157th meridian... Whatever that may be... We recommend that you play the free prologue if you haven't done so already Features: • Custom soundtrack and sound effects designed for a creepy in-game atmosphere • Latest episode continuing a spooky and thrilling storyline • Hard and clever puzzles • A logical hint system for some of the most difficult riddles • Available in 9 languages, including English, French, Russian, German, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Japanese! • New colour blind mode available for people who might have trouble with colour based puzzles Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to receive all the latest news! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NovaSoftInteractive/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/novasoftint

Screenshots

Legacy4 screens
Meridian 1574 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Legacy at Free against Meridian 157's $1.99. Legacy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (97% vs 86%). Meridian 157's advantage is chart position (#100 vs unranked) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 902). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Legacy is free to download; Meridian 157 costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Legacy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meridian 157 has 5.2K ratings behind it against 902, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Legacy's written reviews are positive against 86% of Meridian 157's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Legacy ships an update every 5 months, Meridian 157 every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Legacy versus Meridian 157: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLegacyMeridian 157
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.9 (902 ratings) — better4.7 (5.2K ratings)
Positive reviews96.7% of reviews — better86.4% of reviews
Number of ratings9025.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#100 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB202 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDavid AdrianNovaSoft Interactive Ltd

Customer experience

Legacy

All ratings902 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews645 reviews
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.9%

Meridian 157

All ratings5,197 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral7.6%
Negative6.0%

Bugs and requests

Legacy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Meridian 157

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Occasional crashes
  • High battery consumption

Requested features

3 requests
  • Pinch please
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

Legacy

No in-app purchases

None

Meridian 157

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Legacy free?
Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meridian 157 free?
Meridian 157 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Legacy or Meridian 157?
Legacy is rated higher. Legacy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 902 ratings, while Meridian 157 averages 4.7 from 5.2K ratings.
Do Legacy or Meridian 157 have ads?
Neither Legacy nor Meridian 157 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Legacy or Meridian 157?
Legacy ships an update every 5 months, and Meridian 157 every 2 months. Most recently, Legacy was updated on September 22, 2026 and Meridian 157 on September 22, 2026.

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