# CuBuGo vs Meridian 157

The clearest difference is price: CuBuGo at Free against Meridian 157's $2.99. CuBuGo also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Meridian 157's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (94% vs 56%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

CuBuGo is free to download; Meridian 157 costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Meridian 157 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meridian 157 has 4.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of CuBuGo's written reviews are positive against 94% of Meridian 157's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CuBuGo | Meridian 157 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubugo/id1273210532/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-chapter-2/id1512282997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 281 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [peter baeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/480984136) | [NovaSoft Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470338631) |

## What reviewers say

### CuBuGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubugo/id1273210532)

Rotate the game world to uncover new paths and connections in this strategy puzzle game. Guide your character through visually challenging levels, collecting bonuses while avoiding obstacles. Solve 45 unique puzzles across five distinct worlds.

**Highlights:** World rotation gameplay, Discover new path combinations, Steer character to finish, Avoid obstacles and enemies, Collect bonuses, Solve 45 puzzles across 5 worlds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Meridian 157

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-chapter-2/id1512282997)

Embark on a thrilling point-and-click adventure as a forensic meteorologist trapped on a mysterious island. Solve intricate puzzles and uncover secrets to escape a dangerous underground environment. This installment features immersive visuals, custom music, and a logical hint system.

**Highlights:** Interactive point-and-click puzzles, Intriguing storyline across chapters, Immersive environments and high-quality visuals, Item combine feature, Logical hint system, Multi-language support, Color blind mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging story
- 👍 Challenging but fair puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
- 🔍 Intriguing mystery
- 📷 Useful camera feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches or bugs
- 🔍 Some puzzles lack clear logic
- ⏱️ Chapters can be short
- 🔍 Hints sometimes too revealing

**Reported bugs**

- Red drawer not opening with key
- Sound turning off when device locked
- Pipe puzzle clues not clear

**Requested features**

- More chapters/episodes
- Ability to revisit past diary entries
- More varied puzzle types
- Panning/zooming camera controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CuBuGo free?

CuBuGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Meridian 157 free?

Meridian 157 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CuBuGo or Meridian 157?

Meridian 157 is rated higher. CuBuGo averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Meridian 157 averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do CuBuGo or Meridian 157 have ads?

Neither CuBuGo nor Meridian 157 shows ads.

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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.*