# Veritas vs Meridian 157

Veritas and Meridian 157 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Meridian 157's written reviews are positive against 76% of Veritas's. Meridian 157 also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 454) and chart position (#130 vs unranked). Veritas's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Veritas costs $4.99 and Meridian 157 $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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meridian 157 has 4.2K ratings behind it against 454, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Veritas's written reviews are positive against 94% of Meridian 157's.

Veritas ships an update every 6 weeks, Meridian 157 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Veritas | Meridian 157 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (454 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/veritas/id1490093407/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-chapter-2/id1512282997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 454 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#130** |
| Size | 920 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Glitch Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/499866302) | [NovaSoft Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470338631) |

## What reviewers say

### Veritas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/veritas/id1490093407)

Embark on a first-person point-and-click adventure to uncover the truth behind your memory loss. Solve puzzles, find clues, and experience trademark Glitch humor in this immersive mystery game.

**Highlights:** First-person point and click adventure, Glitch humor and puzzles, Glitch Camera for clues, Numerous clues and puzzles, Full hint system, 8 save slots, Auto-save progress

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Interesting story
- 🕹️ Intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 💡 Helpful camera feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating and finding items
- 🤯 Some puzzles too obscure or illogical

**Reported bugs**

- Items disappearing from inventory
- Progress being lost or reset
- Inability to interact with certain objects

**Requested features**

- Map or navigation system
- Ability to reorder/organize photos
- More save/resume options
- Ability to skip/bypass certain puzzles


### Meridian 157

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

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Puzzle, #186 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

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 Veritas free?

Veritas costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Meridian 157 free?

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

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

Meridian 157 is rated higher. Veritas averages 4.6 out of 5 from 454 ratings, while Meridian 157 averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Veritas or Meridian 157 have ads?

Neither Veritas nor Meridian 157 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Veritas or Meridian 157?

Veritas ships an update every 6 weeks, and Meridian 157 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Veritas was updated on November 7, 2026 and Meridian 157 on November 7, 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.*