# Interrogation vs Meridian 157

The clearest difference is update cadence: Interrogation at every 10 days against Meridian 157's every 4 months. Interrogation also leads on chart position (#14 vs #146) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Meridian 157's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 69) and review sentiment (96% vs 88%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Interrogation costs $3.99 and Meridian 157 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Interrogation against 4.9 for Meridian 157. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meridian 157 has 3.2K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Interrogation's written reviews are positive against 96% of Meridian 157's.

Interrogation ships an update every 10 days, Meridian 157 every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interrogation | Meridian 157 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interrogation-deceived/id1495159910/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-chapter-3/id1576148500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **96.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #146 |
| Size | 475 MB | 755 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Assemble Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364941386) | [NovaSoft Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470338631) |

## What reviewers say

### Interrogation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interrogation-deceived/id1495159910)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Trivia (US App Store)

Step into the shoes of a detective investigating a terrorist group. Engage in challenging interrogations, manage your team and resources, and make difficult choices that shape the narrative and lead to multiple endings. Explore a dark, atmospheric world with complex characters.

**Highlights:** Deep conversational puzzles, Team and resource management, Multiple narrative endings, Realistic character interactions, Noir art style and atmospheric music, Explore complex moral themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Meridian 157

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-chapter-3/id1576148500)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on the thrilling conclusion of an island mystery. Explore ancient caverns and advanced labs to uncover a sinister project and prevent a global disaster. Solve challenging puzzles and unravel unsettling secrets in this epic adventure.

**Highlights:** Final and longest chapter, Unique and challenging puzzles, Immersive graphics, Custom ambient soundtrack, Two-tier hint system, Available in 9 languages, Color blind mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Immersive, engaging, and on par with or better than Riven
- 👍 Excellent graphics, story, and puzzles
- 👍 Challenging but fair puzzles
- 👍 Helpful hint system
- 👍 Atmospheric and creepy environment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches, especially on iOS devices
- 🤔 Some puzzles were too obscure or illogical
- 🤔 Repetitive backtracking through large environments

**Reported bugs**

- Stacked boxes puzzle in Chapter 3 unplayable on iOS devices
- Occasional freezing or crashes reported

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off the Bunsen burner in the chemistry lab
- More varied puzzles and less repetition
- Ability to change difficulty settings mid-game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interrogation free?

Interrogation costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Meridian 157 free?

Meridian 157 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Meridian 157 is rated higher. Interrogation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Meridian 157 averages 4.9 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Interrogation or Meridian 157 have ads?

Neither Interrogation nor Meridian 157 shows ads.

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

Interrogation ships an update every 10 days, and Meridian 157 every 4 months. Most recently, Interrogation was updated on October 24, 2026 and Meridian 157 on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Interrogation or Meridian 157?

Interrogation currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and Meridian 157 at #146. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*