Comparison

Myst (Legacy) for Mobile vs Meridian 157

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

Head to head
About

Myst (Legacy) for Mobile

Experience the complete original puzzle adventure game on your mobile device. Explore surreal islands, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover a captivating story through touch and swipe controls. Relive the classic journey with enhanced visuals and sound.

Highlights
  • Original Ages & gameplay
  • High quality images
  • Full music & sound effects
  • Original movies & animations
  • Auto-save system
  • Bookmark progress saving
  • Integrated Hint Guide
Features
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Begin your journey through one of the best-selling video games of all time with Myst (Legacy) for Mobile. You stumble upon a battered old book and find yourself transported to the island of Myst. As you explore the surreal landscape, you quickly learn that something has gone wrong. Terribly wrong. An ancient betrayal must be unveiled. Secret books concealed on the island of Myst lead the way to incredible worlds born of a master storyteller’s imagination. Yet one by one, they’re being destroyed through the treachery of his sons. But which one? Only your wits and imagination will serve to untangle the web of lies and deceit that shrouds the worlds of Myst. ---- Welcome to Myst. Wherever you are. Myst (Legacy) for Mobile is as close as you can get to the original 1993 release of Myst while on iOS. This surreal adventure includes many of the classic sights and sounds of Myst's original release, all in a format where point-and-click navigation through the world can happen with a simple touch or swipe. ---- Features - All the original Ages & gameplay - Full music & sound effects - Original movies & animations - Auto-save (when quitting or phone call) - "Bookmark" system to save & restore progress - Swipe to turn - Auto-zoom in certain close-up areas - Integrated Hint Guide - For iPhone, iPod touch (and iPad in compatibility mode)

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

Screenshots

Myst (Legacy) for Mobile4 screens
Meridian 1574 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Meridian 157 at 4.7 against Myst (Legacy) for Mobile's 3.8. Meridian 157 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 150). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Myst (Legacy) for Mobile costs $4.99 and Meridian 157 $1.99 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meridian 157 has 5.2K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Myst (Legacy) for Mobile's written reviews are positive against 86% of Meridian 157's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Myst (Legacy) for Mobile ships an update every 12 months, Meridian 157 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Myst (Legacy) for Mobile versus Meridian 157: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyst (Legacy) for MobileMeridian 157
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.8 (150 ratings)4.7 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1505.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#100 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size583 MB202 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCyan WorldsNovaSoft Interactive Ltd

Customer experience

Myst (Legacy) for Mobile

All ratings150 ratings
Positive67.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative25.3%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative20.8%

Meridian 157

All ratings5,197 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral7.6%
Negative6.0%

User reviews

Myst (Legacy) for Mobile

From 150 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 📷 Beautiful graphics
  • 🕹️ Faithful to the original
  • 🕰️ Nostalgic experience
  • 🧠 Challenging puzzles

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🕹️ Clunky controls
  • 🔍 Small screen issues
  • 🔇 Lack of sound
  • 🕰️ Dated gameplay

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

Bugs and requests

Myst (Legacy) for Mobile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Maze navigation issues
  • Screens going black
  • Inability to progress past certain points

Requested features

4 requests
  • iPad version
  • Ability to take notes in-game
  • Improved navigation and zoom
  • Inclusion of other Myst games

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

In-app purchases

None

Myst (Legacy) for Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Meridian 157

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Myst (Legacy) for Mobile free?
Myst (Legacy) for Mobile costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meridian 157 free?
Meridian 157 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Myst (Legacy) for Mobile or Meridian 157?
Meridian 157 is rated higher. Myst (Legacy) for Mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Meridian 157 averages 4.7 from 5.2K ratings.
Do Myst (Legacy) for Mobile or Meridian 157 have ads?
Neither Myst (Legacy) for Mobile nor Meridian 157 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Myst (Legacy) for Mobile or Meridian 157?
Myst (Legacy) for Mobile ships an update every 12 months, and Meridian 157 every 2 months. Most recently, Myst (Legacy) for Mobile was updated on September 23, 2026 and Meridian 157 on September 22, 2026.

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