Comparison

Block Mage vs Gryphon Chess

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

Head to head
About

Block Mage

Features
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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!

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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

Block Mage4 screens
Gryphon Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Block Mage versus Gryphon Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock MageGryphon Chess
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better13.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size48 MB69 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHainan tianorange mutual entertainment network culture media co. LTDAnimeeples LLC

In-app purchases

None

Block Mage

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 Block Mage free?
Block Mage 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 Block Mage or Gryphon Chess have ads?
Block Mage shows ads; Gryphon Chess does not.
Which is updated more often, Block Mage or Gryphon Chess?
Block Mage ships an update every 2 days, and Gryphon Chess every 3 weeks. Most recently, Block Mage was updated on May 19, 2026 and Gryphon Chess on December 21, 2025.

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