Comparison

Blither vs Gryphon Chess

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blither

A two-player abstract strategy game where players move and place pieces to capture territory. Win by surrounding opponent pieces or groups. Offers AI and local multiplayer modes with customizable boards and multiple win conditions.

Highlights
  • Move and place pieces
  • Capture by surrounding
  • Play against AI
  • Local human multiplayer
  • Customizable board sizes
  • Multiple win conditions
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Blither is a simple capture and territory game for two players. Turns are simple: MOVE a piece, then PLACE a piece. Capture by surrounding one of each of your opponent's piece types (or a group of pieces of the same type) to win the game! The app features: - play against AI or human opponents (on the same device) - play a custom game on larger or smaller boards - multiple win condition (play "high score mode" for a different experience!) - the app supports dark mode via your system settings (or you can choose from the options screen) - saves various statistics

About

Gryphon Chess

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Blither4 screens
Gryphon Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gryphon Chess at Free against Blither's $0.99. Gryphon Chess also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). Blither's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads 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

Gryphon Chess is free to download; Blither costs $0.99 up front. Gryphon Chess sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Blither asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blither ships an update every 2 months, Gryphon Chess every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and December 21, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blither versus Gryphon Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlitherGryphon Chess
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin GriderAnimeeples LLC

In-app purchases

None

Blither

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Gryphon Chess

One-time4
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Pile of Gems$4.99
  • Crate of Gems$9.99
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  • Barrel of Gems$19.99

Questions

Is Blither free?
Blither costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gryphon Chess free?
Gryphon Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blither or Gryphon Chess have ads?
Neither Blither nor Gryphon Chess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blither or Gryphon Chess?
Blither ships an update every 2 months, and Gryphon Chess every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blither was updated on September 14, 2026 and Gryphon Chess on December 21, 2025.

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