# Meridian 157 vs The Wild Case

The clearest difference is price: The Wild Case at Free against Meridian 157's $2.99. Meridian 157's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 59%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Wild Case is free to download; Meridian 157 costs $2.99 up front. The Wild Case sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Meridian 157 asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 336, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Meridian 157's written reviews are positive against 59% of The Wild Case's.

Meridian 157 ships an update every 5 weeks, The Wild Case every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meridian 157 | The Wild Case |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-chapter-2/id1512282997/reviews)** | [4.6 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wild-case/id1553740403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 336 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 326 MB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NovaSoft Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470338631) | [Dmytro Cheglakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404238437) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### The Wild Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wild-case/id1553740403)

Embark on a 2D point-and-click adventure to a remote village plagued by mysterious creatures. Investigate eerie phenomena, interact with unique characters, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind the supernatural occurrences.

**Highlights:** 2D first-person point-and-click gameplay, Story-focused adventure, Solve puzzles, Interact with NPCs, Explore atmospheric settings, Offline gameplay

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock The Wild Case | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock The Wild Case | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great graphics and atmosphere
- 🤔 Interesting story and characters
- 🧠 Challenging but logical puzzles
- 💡 Unique Russian setting

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 🤔 Lack of hints/guidance
- 💰 Paid content model
- 🐛 Some technical issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after certain events
- Interaction issues with some objects
- Difficulty progressing due to bugs

**Requested features**

- Add more content/chapters
- Include hint system or walkthrough
- Improve translations and dialogue
- Optimize performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meridian 157 free?

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

### Is The Wild Case free?

The Wild Case is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Meridian 157 or The Wild Case?

Meridian 157 is rated higher. Meridian 157 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while The Wild Case averages 4.6 from 336 ratings.

### Do Meridian 157 or The Wild Case have ads?

Neither Meridian 157 nor The Wild Case shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meridian 157 or The Wild Case?

Meridian 157 ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Wild Case every 2 months. Most recently, Meridian 157 was updated on September 26, 2026 and The Wild Case on September 22, 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.*