# The Room Two vs Meridian 157

The clearest difference is price: The Room Two at $0.99 against Meridian 157's $2.99. The Room Two also leads on chart position (#12 vs #70) and ratings volume (17K vs 4.2K). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

The Room Two costs $0.99 and Meridian 157 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Room Two against 4.8 for Meridian 157. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of The Room Two's written reviews are positive against 94% of Meridian 157's.

The Room Two ships an update monthly, Meridian 157 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Room Two | Meridian 157 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-room-two/id667362389/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-chapter-2/id1512282997/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | **94.9% of reviews** | 93.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #70 |
| Size | 414 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fireproof Studios Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/552039499) | [NovaSoft Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470338631) |

## What reviewers say

### The Room Two

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-room-two/id667362389)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Puzzle, #23 Top Paid · Adventure, #103 Top Paid · Games, #159 Top Paid (US App Store)

Embark on a mysterious journey filled with intricate puzzles and hidden secrets. Explore stunning 3D environments and interact with detailed objects using intuitive touch controls. This sequel offers an immersive experience with an unnerving audio landscape.

**Highlights:** Intriguing puzzles, Exploration of mystery, Tactile touch controls, Realistic 3D environments, Detailed 3D objects, Unnerving audio design, iCloud & GameCenter support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic graphics
- 👍 Challenging yet fun puzzles
- 🤩 Immersive and atmospheric
- 💡 Intriguing storyline and mystery
- 🧠 Engaging brain teasers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Hints not always helpful
- 🕰️ Some puzzles too difficult
- 🌌 Certain areas too dark to see

**Reported bugs**

- Saving and syncing issues across devices
- Flickering and screen issues in certain puzzles

**Requested features**

- Ability to revisit previous rooms
- More clues and guidance for puzzles
- Longer gameplay and additional chapters


### Meridian 157

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

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Paid · Puzzle, #112 Top Paid · Adventure (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 The Room Two free?

The Room Two costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Meridian 157 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Room Two or Meridian 157?

The Room Two is rated higher. The Room Two averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Meridian 157 averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do The Room Two or Meridian 157 have ads?

Neither The Room Two nor Meridian 157 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Room Two or Meridian 157?

The Room Two ships an update monthly, and Meridian 157 every 5 weeks. Most recently, The Room Two was updated on November 1, 2026 and Meridian 157 on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Room Two or Meridian 157?

The Room Two currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Meridian 157 at #70. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*