# The Room Three vs Meridian 157

The clearest difference is update cadence: Meridian 157 at every 5 weeks against The Room Three's every 16 months. Meridian 157 also leads on price ($2.99 vs $3.99). The Room Three's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 4.2K) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

The Room Three costs $3.99 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 Three against 4.8 for Meridian 157. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Room Three has 34K ratings behind it against 4.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of The Room Three's written reviews are positive against 94% of Meridian 157's.

The Room Three ships an update every 16 months, Meridian 157 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Room Three | Meridian 157 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-room-three/id918054748/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-chapter-2/id1512282997/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | **97.0% of reviews** | 93.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | #122 |
| Size | 888 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 Three

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-room-three/id918054748)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Puzzle, #67 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a tactile puzzle adventure across a beautifully crafted world. Solve intricate challenges, explore expanded locations, and uncover hidden secrets using intuitive touch controls. Your puzzle-solving skills will be tested by a mysterious figure on a remote island.

**Highlights:** Tactile puzzle gameplay, Intuitive touch controls, Expanded, multi-area environments, Intricate, examinable objects, Magnified worlds with eyepiece, Multiple endings, Enhanced hint system

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Gorgeous graphics
- 🤯 Mind-bending puzzles
- 🔍 Immersive atmosphere
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls
- 🔍 Engaging storyline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive backtracking
- 🕰️ Slow animation transitions
- 🤔 Some puzzles too easy
- 🤯 Lack of hints for alternate endings

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes, especially after completing first ending
- Issues with zooming and panning in certain rooms

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip repetitive sequences
- More varied puzzle types
- Clearer guidance for alternate endings


### Meridian 157

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

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Puzzle, #167 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 Three free?

The Room Three 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, The Room Three or Meridian 157?

The Room Three is rated higher. The Room Three averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Meridian 157 averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

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

Neither The Room Three nor Meridian 157 shows ads.

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

The Room Three ships an update every 16 months, and Meridian 157 every 5 weeks. Most recently, The Room Three was updated on November 11, 2026 and Meridian 157 on November 7, 2026.

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

The Room Three currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and Meridian 157 at #122. 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.*