Comparison

Gryphon Chess vs Prism Chess

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

Prism Chess

Experience classic chess with a unique twist. Rotate sections of the board to reposition pieces, disrupt opponents, and create new tactical opportunities. This game introduces a novel win condition where capturing the king directly ends the match.

Highlights
  • Classic chess rules with board rotation
  • Local multiplayer on a single device
  • AI opponent with adjustable difficulty
  • Unique win condition: direct king capture
  • Visual grid guides for rotation zones
  • Move log and undo functionality
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Prism Chess is chess — with a twist. Literally. Play on a standard 8×8 board with all the classic rules you know, plus one game-changing addition: the middle of the board is divided into eight 2×2 grids that you can rotate 180° on your turn. Every turn, you make a move — and optionally spin one of the grids before or after. Rotate to reposition your pieces, disrupt your opponent’s formation, clear a path to their king, or set up a devastating capture. The rotation zone spans the four middle rows of the board, turning familiar chess positions into entirely new tactical puzzles. Prism Chess introduces a win condition unique to the game: rotate a grid to expose the opponent’s king, then capture it in the same turn. No check announcement, no chance to respond — the king is simply taken. Players must think defensively about rotation threats at all times, even when the king is safely on the back rank. FEATURES: • Two Players — Play locally on a single device with a friend • vs Computer — Challenge the AI at Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty • Full Chess Engine — All standard chess rules including castling, en passant, promotion, and checkmate • Rotation Mechanics — Spin any of 8 grids in the middle of the board 180° as part of your turn • Grid Guides — Visual indicators show the rotation zones on the board • Move Log — Track every move and rotation throughout the game • Undo — Take back your last move All the depth of chess with an entirely new strategic dimension. Can you think one spin ahead?

Screenshots

Gryphon Chess4 screens
Prism Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Prism Chess at none against Gryphon Chess's 4. Prism Chess also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Gryphon Chess's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, 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. Prism Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gryphon Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, Prism Chess every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Gryphon Chess versus Prism Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGryphon ChessPrism Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnimeeples LLCHunter Billhardt

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

Prism Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gryphon Chess free?
Gryphon Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prism Chess free?
Prism Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gryphon Chess or Prism Chess have ads?
Neither Gryphon Chess nor Prism Chess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gryphon Chess or Prism Chess?
Gryphon Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, and Prism Chess every 4 days. Most recently, Gryphon Chess was updated on October 27, 2026 and Prism Chess on October 9, 2026.

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