Comparison

DEVICE 6 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

DEVICE 6

A surreal thriller where text serves as your map and narrator. Immerse yourself in an intriguing mystery of technology and neuroscience by reading, listening, and exploring three-dimensional photographs to solve puzzles and uncover secrets.

Highlights
  • Text-based navigation and narration
  • Interactive puzzles
  • 3D photographic elements
  • Intriguing mystery narrative
  • Exploration of technology and neuroscience themes
  • Unique blend of game and literature conventions
Features
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** Winner of Apple Design Award 2014 ** A surreal thriller in which the written word is your map, as well as your narrator. DEVICE 6 plays with the conventions of games and literature, entwines story with geography and blends puzzle and novella, to draw players into an intriguing mystery of technology and neuroscience. Anna wakes up in a castle on a remote island, with little recollection of how she got there. All she remembers is an unusually unpleasant doll. Why are there two identical castles on the island? Who is the mysterious man in the bowler hat? And above all, what is the purpose of the tests Anna is put through? Read, listen and peek into three-dimensional photographs to solve the bizarre mysteries of DEVICE 6. "DEVICE 6 is designed to linger in the mind long after the last code has been cracked and the last sentence read. Spy stories - even traditional ones - often haunt their readers' dreams once they've been completed. It's only appropriate, really. Is that a final full-stop or a microdot? Is this the end of the affair or an invitation to go deeper?" Eurogamer - 9/10 "In using its text both as narrative and as geography – and through its impressively restrained use of illustration and sound – it generates an almost unrivalled sense of place. It isn’t embarrassed to allow Device 6 to be a game when it needs to be, and yet it knows precisely when to let the story take over. The result is a sharp, striking mystery that is at once provocative, extraordinarily stylish and altogether essential" EDGE - 9/10 "In turning a text adventure into a world map, Simogo has resurrected a long-dead genre with style and confidence. Great presentation and brilliant puzzles complete a stellar package" Pocketgamer – 9/10 "Ever exceeding expectations, the developer has followed up one of 2013′s highlights with another title that can be classed as such. With a compelling story that keeps you guessing, and a pin-point utilisation of the platform, Device 6 is an accomplishment in games design, mobile or otherwise" God is a Geek - 9/10 "DEVICE 6 not only explores the boundaries of narrative storytelling, it also demonstrates the creative potential of touchscreen gaming" Appspy – 5/5 "Simogo’s doing something few others are doing, and it’s wonderful that someone is both providing great experiences and testing the limits of interactive media" 148apps - 5/5 "An ingenious slice of puzzling adventure that's as imaginative as it is stylish" Modojo - 4.5/5

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

DEVICE 64 screens
Meridian 1574 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Meridian 157 at every 5 weeks against DEVICE 6's every 21 months. Meridian 157 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (94% vs 81%). DEVICE 6's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position 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

DEVICE 6 costs $3.99 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 882 and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of DEVICE 6's written reviews are positive against 94% of Meridian 157's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DEVICE 6 ships an update every 21 months, Meridian 157 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
DEVICE 6 versus Meridian 157: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEVICE 6Meridian 157
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.5 (882 ratings)4.8 (4.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8824.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#75 — better#102
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size760 MB326 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSimogo ABNovaSoft Interactive Ltd

Customer experience

DEVICE 6

All ratings882 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews660 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative13.9%

Meridian 157

All ratings4,162 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.9%

User reviews

DEVICE 6

From 882 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Unique and immersive experience
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and sound design
  • 🤯 Clever and challenging puzzles
  • 📚 Engaging and mysterious story
  • 💡 Innovative use of mobile device features

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Short gameplay length
  • 🤔 Confusing or unclear puzzles
  • 🙉 Lack of accessibility for hearing-impaired users
  • 💰 Expensive for the amount of content

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

DEVICE 6

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sound not working on some devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer or more expansive story
  • Difficulty settings or hints for puzzles
  • Accessibility options like subtitles
  • More games or sequels in a similar style

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

DEVICE 6

No in-app purchases

None

Meridian 157

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DEVICE 6 free?
DEVICE 6 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meridian 157 free?
Meridian 157 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DEVICE 6 or Meridian 157?
Meridian 157 is rated higher. DEVICE 6 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 882 ratings, while Meridian 157 averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.
Do DEVICE 6 or Meridian 157 have ads?
Neither DEVICE 6 nor Meridian 157 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DEVICE 6 or Meridian 157?
DEVICE 6 ships an update every 21 months, and Meridian 157 every 5 weeks. Most recently, DEVICE 6 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Meridian 157 on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, DEVICE 6 or Meridian 157?
DEVICE 6 currently peaks at #75 in the App Store charts, and Meridian 157 at #102. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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