Ch3ss M4tch vs Gryphon Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ch3ss M4tch
Engage in a competitive match-3 chess game where you match chess pieces to score points and capture territory. The goal is to defeat the enemy King before they defeat yours, aiming for the highest score. Enjoy local and AI modes for puzzles anytime, anywhere.
- Match 3 chess pieces
- Score points and claim territory
- Capture enemy Kings
- Local play mode
- Vs. AI mode
- Puzzles for on-the-go
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A competitive match-3 chess game. Match 3 or more chess pieces to score points and claim territory. Capture all of the enemy's Kings before they capture yours and make sure to have the highest score when the game ends! Local and vs. AI modes provide puzzles for any situation: at home, on a plane, or on-the-go!
Gryphon Chess
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Gryphon Chess is a new take on the board game classic. Novel mechanics and tactics await for you to collect and explore! Three factions vie for power: the industrious and methodical Empire, the elusive creatures of the Woodland, and the tough and stubborn Saurians. Each faction has unique pieces, play styles, and strategies to learn. [Special Features] COLLECT AND UPGRADE PIECES Collect and upgrade unique pieces as you play and progress. (Yes, even gryphons - or griffons - or griffins... any way you spell it, make sure you know where they're at!) As you upgrade pieces, they'll gain additional movement patterns and abilities. CUSTOM SETS Create custom faction-specific sets. Mix and match pieces from the standard set and each faction to suit your strategy, but beware! Your opponent will have their own custom set and pieces. [Strategic Gameplay] SHARPER MATCHES With three additional win conditions, Gryphon Chess matches are typically quicker and more pointed. With custom sets, each match becomes a real-time puzzle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Gryphon Chess at none against Ch3ss M4tch's shown. Ch3ss M4tch's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Ch3ss M4tch sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Gryphon Chess sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ch3ss M4tch ships an update every 5 days, Gryphon Chess every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and December 21, 2025 respectively.
| Parameter | Ch3ss M4tch | Gryphon Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Big Byte Studios, Inc. | Animeeples LLC |
In-app purchases
Ch3ss M4tch
- Board Styles$0.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
Gryphon Chess
- Handful of Gems$0.99
- Pile of Gems$4.99
- Crate of Gems$9.99
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- Barrel of Gems$19.99









