Comparison

Gryphon Chess vs SumoChess

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” 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

SumoChess

Features
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SumoChess is a free app offering a Chess variant created by avid Chess players, looking for a twist in the rules that would add fun and novelty to the traditional Chess game. In SumoChess you can only take pieces by pushing them off the board. Only the king can still take. That makes it more complex and intense than chess, as most of your pieces stay active, and you can have fun playing tricky moves by a well-placed push.

Screenshots

Gryphon Chess4 screens
SumoChess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SumoChess at none against Gryphon Chess's 4. Gryphon Chess's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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. SumoChess asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gryphon Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, SumoChess every 13 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Gryphon Chess versus SumoChess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGryphon ChessSumoChess
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size69 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAnimeeples LLCAnnapurnApp Technologies UG haftungsbeschrankt

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

SumoChess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gryphon Chess free?
Gryphon Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SumoChess free?
SumoChess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gryphon Chess or SumoChess have ads?
Neither Gryphon Chess nor SumoChess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gryphon Chess or SumoChess?
Gryphon Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, and SumoChess every 13 months. Most recently, Gryphon Chess was updated on November 4, 2026 and SumoChess on November 4, 2026.

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