Comparison

Meridian 157 vs Moncage

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 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

About

Moncage

Explore a mysterious cube filled with unique worlds and mind-bending optical illusions. Solve intricate puzzles by finding hidden connections between different sides of the cube to unveil a surprising story. Collect photos, earn medals, and utilize helpful hints to progress through this captivating adventure.

Highlights
  • Optical illusion puzzles
  • Cube-based world exploration
  • Story discovery through photos
  • Hint system for guidance
  • Achievement medals
  • Vignette puzzle adventure
Features
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Moncage is a stunning vignette puzzle adventure developed by Optillusion. The game takes place inside a mysterious cube, with each side of the cube housing a unique world: be it an old factory, a light tower, an amusement park, or a church, etc. At first sight, they may seem random and unrelated, but upon closer look, you will become mesmerized by the subtle and intricate ways of how these worlds connect… 【Solve Puzzles with Mind-Boggling Optical Illusions】 Use your imagination and spare no brain cells to find the connection and pinpoint every possible interaction between different sides of the cube, then watch as the magic unfold in front of you. 【Collect All Photos to Unveil the Story】 Behind the puzzles, there lies a story with a surprising twist for the player to uncover. Collect the photos from obscure corners and angles to reveal the underlying story, one photo at a time. 【Get Unstuck with Thoughtful Hints】 There is a multitude of guidance systems to help prevent players from getting stuck. Focus can be activated to highlight the key items to the solution, while hint texts are available to provide further clarity. And, if all else fails, video walkthroughs can be unlocked as the ultimate safety plan. 【Prove Your Puzzle-Solving Skills with Medals】 There are a total of 15 achievements in the game, each corresponding with a Medal that has been crafted with a uniquely stunning design. A complete collection of the 15 Medals could be the perfect evidence to attest to your master puzzle-solving skills~ 【Connect with us:】 Twitter: @MoncageTheGame Email: moncagethegame@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/TEVX2uPEsj

Screenshots

Meridian 1574 screens
Moncage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Meridian 157 at 4.7 against Moncage's 4.2. Meridian 157 also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 53%) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 235). Moncage's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Meridian 157 costs $1.99 and Moncage $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meridian 157 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meridian 157 has 5.2K ratings behind it against 235, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Meridian 157's written reviews are positive against 53% of Moncage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meridian 157 ships an update every 2 months, Moncage every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Meridian 157 versus Moncage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeridian 157Moncage
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (5.2K ratings) — better4.2 (235 ratings)
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5.2K — better235
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#97#86 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB896 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNovaSoft Interactive LtdX.D. Network Inc.

Customer experience

Meridian 157

All ratings5,197 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews332 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative6.3%

Moncage

All ratings230 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral11.6%
Negative35.2%

User reviews

Meridian 157

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Loved this game!
  • 👍 Wow!
  • 👍 Great Game
  • 👍 Immersive, detailed and addictive
  • 👍 Great game series

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Too short…
  • 🐛 Too hard
  • 🐛 Not Logical
  • 🐛 Too small
  • 🐛 Come on

Moncage

From 235 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful and unique design
  • 🧠 Clever and challenging puzzles
  • 🕹️ Innovative gameplay mechanics
  • 🎶 Relaxing and immersive audio
  • 💡 Thoughtful storytelling

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unresponsive touch controls
  • 🤯 Overly complex and obtuse puzzles
  • 🤔 Unclear or disconnected narrative
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 🧭 Lack of Mac/PC support

Bugs and 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

Moncage

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Inability to interact with key objects
  • Puzzles not registering correct solutions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More accessibility options
  • Improved tutorial and guidance
  • Expanded content and replayability
  • Cross-platform sync and achievements

In-app purchases

None

Meridian 157

No in-app purchases

None

Moncage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meridian 157 free?
Meridian 157 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moncage free?
Moncage costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Meridian 157 or Moncage?
Meridian 157 is rated higher. Meridian 157 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Moncage averages 4.2 from 235 ratings.
Do Meridian 157 or Moncage have ads?
Neither Meridian 157 nor Moncage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meridian 157 or Moncage?
Meridian 157 ships an update every 2 months, and Moncage every 5 days. Most recently, Meridian 157 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Moncage on November 11, 2026.
Which is more popular, Meridian 157 or Moncage?
Meridian 157 currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and Moncage at #86. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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