Block Mage vs Gryphon Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Block Mage
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Be the block mage guarding the village, defend the villagers' peaceful land against the demon army sent by the Demon King, and prevent the block magic from being taken away by the Demon King. You will use the blcok magic inherited from generations of guardian mages to crush the demon army and protect the innocent villagers. The casting of the block magic will determine the future of the village. Fight for the block!
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 in-app purchases: Block Mage at none against Gryphon Chess's 4. Block Mage 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.
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Both are free to download. Gryphon Chess sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Block Mage asks for nothing beyond the download.
Block Mage ships an update every 2 days, Gryphon Chess every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 19, 2026 and December 21, 2025 respectively.
| Parameter | Block Mage | Gryphon Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 13.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hainan tianorange mutual entertainment network culture media co. LTD | Animeeples LLC |
In-app purchases
Block Mage
No in-app purchases
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
Questions
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