Comparison

Gryphon Chess vs Mini Chess 5x4

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

Head to head
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.

About

Mini Chess 5x4

Experience a unique tactical challenge with a smaller board in this classic strategy game. It offers puzzles, achievements, and an endless mode with randomly generated positions. Play completely offline with no ads or data collection.

Highlights
  • 5x4 chess board variant
  • Tactical complexity
  • Multiple puzzles
  • Achievements and unlockables
  • Endless position generator
  • Offline play
  • No ads
Features
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A mini version of the worlds most popular board game. It may look simple on first sight, but do not underestimate the new tactical complexity of a small board. I created multiple puzzles, achievements and unlockables. When you finish all puzzles you unlock and endless position generator, which allows you to play on forever in randomly generated positions. This app is free and has no ads. We also collect no personal data and the app works completely offline. Thanks for giving it a try! :-).

Screenshots

Gryphon Chess4 screens
Mini Chess 5x44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini Chess 5x4 at none against Gryphon Chess's 4. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Gryphon Chess sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Mini Chess 5x4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gryphon Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, Mini Chess 5x4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gryphon Chess versus Mini Chess 5x4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGryphon ChessMini Chess 5x4
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnimeeples LLCRudolf Dr. Jagdhuber

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
None

Mini Chess 5x4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gryphon Chess free?
Gryphon Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mini Chess 5x4 free?
Mini Chess 5x4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gryphon Chess or Mini Chess 5x4 have ads?
Neither Gryphon Chess nor Mini Chess 5x4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gryphon Chess or Mini Chess 5x4?
Gryphon Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mini Chess 5x4 fortnightly. Most recently, Gryphon Chess was updated on October 27, 2026 and Mini Chess 5x4 on October 24, 2026.

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