Gryphon Chess vs Prism Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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.
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.
- 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?
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Gryphon Chess sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Prism Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Gryphon Chess | Prism Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Animeeples LLC | Hunter Billhardt |
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
Prism Chess
No in-app purchases









