Comparison

ε Chess 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

ε Chess

Experience chess with a unique twist where pieces can move fractional distances. Capture opponents by overlapping their pieces, with the game concluding upon capturing the opposing king. This innovative take on the classic strategy game offers a fresh challenge.

Highlights
  • Fractional piece movement
  • Overlap capture mechanic
  • Capture the opposing king to win
  • Innovative chess strategy
  • Unique gameplay
Features
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Infinitesimal Chess (ε Chess for short) is like regular chess, but each piece can move a fractional amount. Pieces move along the same paths as in normal chess, but can stop anywhere along that line. If your piece, which has a size, overlaps one or more opponent's piece, you take them. The game ends when you take the opposing king.

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

ε Chess3 screens
Gryphon Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ε Chess at none against Gryphon Chess's 4. ε Chess also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Gryphon Chess's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gryphon Chess sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ε Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ε Chess ships an update every 2 days, Gryphon Chess every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ε Chess versus Gryphon Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterε ChessGryphon Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.4
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax MetralAnimeeples LLC

In-app purchases

None

ε Chess

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 ε Chess free?
ε Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gryphon Chess free?
Gryphon Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ε Chess or Gryphon Chess have ads?
ε Chess shows ads; Gryphon Chess does not.
Which is updated more often, ε Chess or Gryphon Chess?
ε Chess ships an update every 2 days, and Gryphon Chess every 3 weeks. Most recently, ε Chess was updated on October 19, 2026 and Gryphon Chess on October 14, 2026.

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