Comparison

Meridian 157 vs Aether Puzz

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

Head to head
About

Meridian 157

Embark on a thrilling mystery as a detective investigating an anomaly. Solve engaging puzzles and overcome obstacles with immersive visuals and atmospheric sound. Uncover the secrets of the 157th meridian in this point-and-click adventure.

Highlights
  • Point and click puzzle gameplay
  • Engaging storyline
  • Immersive visuals and sound
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Atmospheric music
  • Multiple languages
Features
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Chapter 1 and 2 have been officially released! Get it now on the App Store! Meridian 157: Prologue is a point and click puzzle game focused on engaging puzzles, immersive visuals and an exciting storyline. It is the first part of the Meridian 157 series, where you play as detective David Zander investigating a mysterious weather anomaly in the northern Pacific Ocean. Use your wits to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles to find a way deeper into the island in order to uncover the mystery behind the 157th meridian! Features: • Elegant and eerie graphics with atmospheric sound effects and animations • Lots of challenging and fun puzzles, perfect for all audiences • Immersive ambient music tracks • First part of an exciting storyline • Completely free and no ads • Available in 8 different languages!

About

Aether Puzz

Features
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Aether Puzz invites you to rebuild Olympus, piece by piece. The majestic realm of the gods has shattered into fragments, their power scattered across the sky, and only you can restore their celestial home. Step into a world inspired by ancient Greek mythology through a curated collection of puzzles that feel epic, calming, and rewarding at the same time. As you assemble each image, legendary scenes come back to life, from the throne of Zeus to Aphrodite’s gardens and Poseidon’s mighty domain. Every completed puzzle reveals more of Olympus and turns quiet focus into a satisfying sense of progress. Whether you want a quick relaxing session or a deeper challenge, Aether Puzz lets you choose the pace that fits your mood. When the next move feels impossible, call on Oracle Insight. This smart power doesn’t just point you in a direction — it helps place the right pieces and reveals multiple key details at once, keeping you in the flow while preserving the joy of solving. It’s a smoother, more intuitive way to get unstuck without breaking immersion. Aether Puzz also adds motivation beyond finishing images. Complete goals to earn Aether Crystals, unlock Greek-inspired backgrounds to personalize your experience, and save your finished masterpieces in an achievements gallery you can revisit anytime. Each puzzle becomes part of your personal collection and a step closer to restoring the legend. Don’t let the myth fade into oblivion. Bring divine clarity to every scene and rebuild Olympus, one fragment at a time, in Aether Puzz.

Screenshots

Meridian 1574 screens
Aether Puzz4 screens

Verdict

The call

Meridian 157 and Aether Puzz are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Meridian 157 versus Aether Puzz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeridian 157Aether Puzz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB92 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNovaSoft Interactive LtdTaina Holanda

Bugs and requests

Meridian 157

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levers/flag puzzle clue not helpful
  • Slide puzzle near elevator not working
  • Game progress lost when switching apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add reset option for puzzles
  • Improve camera controls and item interaction
  • Provide more navigation aids like a map
  • Expand the story and gameplay length

Aether Puzz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Meridian 157

No in-app purchases

None

Aether Puzz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meridian 157 free?
Meridian 157 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aether Puzz free?
Aether Puzz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meridian 157 or Aether Puzz have ads?
Neither Meridian 157 nor Aether Puzz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meridian 157 or Aether Puzz?
Meridian 157 ships an update every 2 months, and Aether Puzz every 2 months. Most recently, Meridian 157 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Aether Puzz on October 25, 2026.

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