Comparison

Meridian 157 vs Popit Now

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

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About

Meridian 157

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
Currently charting
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In both a figurative and literal sense, forensic meteorologist David Zander has hit rock bottom. Trapped deep underground on a lost and forgotten island, David’s priority shifts from finding answers about the mystery surrounding him, to surviving the crisis he now finds himself trapped in. It’s now up to you to find an escape from the madness of meridian 157, but be warned, as escape may not come so easily. Will David find the answers he searched so hard for, or will his efforts all be in vain? Meridian 157 is a point and click adventure series involving interactive puzzles and an intriguing storyline taking place over a long series of chapters. Built using state of the art rendering technology, this installment focuses on immersing players in unique and frightening environments, while allowing them to enjoy notable puzzles and engaging interactions. Try out the fully free prologue to get a taste for what the Meridian series has to offer! Features: • Custom written music to compliment the high quality visuals • All new item combine feature, supporting many different styles of play • Latest episode continuing a spooky and thrilling storyline • Challenging but • A logical hint system for some of the most difficult riddles • Available in 8 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

Popit Now

Features
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Popit Now is a simple, fun, and relaxing reflex tap game you can play anytime. Tap the glowing pop buttons before time runs out, keep your combo, beat your best score, and complete daily challenges. The game is easy to play, quick to start, and satisfying for short breaks during the day. Play Pop it glow Mode to test your reflex, Memory Mode to remember glowing sequences, or Relax Mode to enjoy free popping with no pressure. Features: • Simple one-tap reflex gameplay • Pop it glow, Memory, and Relax modes • Glowing pop buttons with satisfying effects • Combo, levels, and best score tracking • Daily challenges and streaks • Soft colors, fun sounds, and haptic feedback • Unlockable themes Whether you want a quick challenge or a calm relaxing moment, Popit Now is made for fast, satisfying play. Tap, focus, relax and pop now!

Screenshots

Meridian 1574 screens
Popit Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Popit Now at Free against Meridian 157's $2.99. Meridian 157's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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

Popit Now is free to download; Meridian 157 costs $2.99 up front. Popit Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Meridian 157 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Meridian 157 versus Popit Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeridian 157Popit Now
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (4.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size326 MB11 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNovaSoft Interactive LtdLuan Cu Xuan

Bugs and requests

Meridian 157

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Red drawer not opening with key
  • Sound turning off when device locked
  • Pipe puzzle clues not clear

Requested features

4 requests
  • More chapters/episodes
  • Ability to revisit past diary entries
  • More varied puzzle types
  • Panning/zooming camera controls

Popit Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Meridian 157

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Popit Now

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Meridian 157 free?
Meridian 157 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Popit Now free?
Popit Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meridian 157 or Popit Now have ads?
Neither Meridian 157 nor Popit Now shows ads.

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