Gryphon Chess vs SumoChess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
SumoChess
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Gryphon Chess sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SumoChess asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gryphon Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, SumoChess every 13 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Gryphon Chess | SumoChess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Animeeples LLC | AnnapurnApp Technologies UG haftungsbeschrankt |
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
SumoChess
No in-app purchases
Questions
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