# realMyst vs Meridian 157

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meridian 157 at 94% against realMyst's 47%. Meridian 157 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

realMyst costs $6.99 and Meridian 157 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Meridian 157 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meridian 157 has 4.2K ratings behind it against 369, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of realMyst's written reviews are positive against 94% of Meridian 157's.

realMyst ships an update every 11 months, Meridian 157 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | realMyst | Meridian 157 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.7 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realmyst/id524988885/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-chapter-2/id1512282997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 369 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Cyan Worlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/311941994) | [NovaSoft Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470338631) |

## What reviewers say

### realMyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realmyst/id524988885)

Experience the classic puzzle adventure in a fully realized 3D world on your iOS device. Explore Myst Island, interact with its environments, and uncover its secrets with intuitive touch controls. Save your progress and get hints when you need them.

**Highlights:** Real-time 3D exploration, All original Myst Ages plus bonus Rime Age, Dynamic environments, Haunting music score and 3D sounds, Simple and advanced navigation options, Interaction Guides, Bookmark and auto-save progress

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls
- 💎 Nostalgic experience
- 🕰️ Immersive atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🔍 Lack of hints/guidance
- 🌑 Overly dark environments
- 🤖 Unintuitive navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes in certain areas
- Stairs and doors not functioning properly
- Sound issues in specific ages
- Inability to progress past certain puzzles
- Saved game data not loading correctly

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve performance on older devices
- Provide more in-game hints and tips
- Introduce a day/night cycle
- Optimize UI for mobile devices


### Meridian 157

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-chapter-2/id1512282997)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is realMyst free?

realMyst costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Meridian 157 free?

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

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

Meridian 157 is rated higher. realMyst averages 3.7 out of 5 from 369 ratings, while Meridian 157 averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do realMyst or Meridian 157 have ads?

Neither realMyst nor Meridian 157 shows ads.

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

realMyst ships an update every 11 months, and Meridian 157 every 5 weeks. Most recently, realMyst was updated on October 29, 2026 and Meridian 157 on October 29, 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.*