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 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
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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

Screenshots

Myst (Legacy) for Mobile4 screens
Meridian 1574 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Meridian 157 at 4.8 against Myst (Legacy) for Mobile's 3.8. Meridian 157 also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (94% vs 72%). On ads, in-app purchases 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 $2.99 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, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meridian 157 has 4.2K 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 94% of Meridian 157's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Myst (Legacy) for Mobile ships an update every 12 months, Meridian 157 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Myst (Legacy) for Mobile versus Meridian 157: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyst (Legacy) for MobileMeridian 157
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.8 (150 ratings)4.8 (4.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1504.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size583 MB326 MB
Age rating12+9+
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 ratings4,162 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.9%

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 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging story
  • 👍 Challenging but fair puzzles
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
  • 🔍 Intriguing mystery
  • 📷 Useful camera feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches or bugs
  • 🔍 Some puzzles lack clear logic
  • ⏱️ Chapters can be short
  • 🔍 Hints sometimes too revealing

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

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

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 $2.99, 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 4.8 from 4.2K 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 5 weeks. Most recently, Myst (Legacy) for Mobile was updated on September 23, 2026 and Meridian 157 on September 22, 2026.

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