Comparison

Gryphon Chess vs Gambito Puzzles

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.

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Gambito Puzzles

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Gambito is a focused chess tactics trainer built for practical improvement. Solve puzzles from an offline database, track your progress with a Glicko-2 rating system, and develop mastery through spaced repetition โ€” no internet connection or account required. Choose from six distinct puzzle modes to match your training goal: - Unlimited: solve at your own pace with no time pressure - Streak: keep a correct-answer streak alive - Storm: race the clock to solve as many as possible - Thematic: focus on specific tactical motifs - Blind: train calculation by hiding the board - No Tactic: practice recognizing when there is no winning combination Your Glicko-2 rating adjusts dynamically to reflect your true tactical strength. Spaced repetition surfaces puzzles at the right time to reinforce long-term retention. Terms of Use (EULA): https://gambitochess.com/terms

Screenshots

Gryphon Chess4 screens
Gambito Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gambito Puzzles at every 4 days against Gryphon Chess's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Gambito Puzzles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gryphon Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, Gambito Puzzles every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on December 21, 2025 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Gryphon Chess versus Gambito Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGryphon ChessGambito Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size69 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnimeeples LLCDynadel

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
2 purchases

Gambito Puzzles

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Gryphon Chess free?
Gryphon Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gambito Puzzles free?
Gambito Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gryphon Chess or Gambito Puzzles have ads?
Neither Gryphon Chess nor Gambito Puzzles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gryphon Chess or Gambito Puzzles?
Gryphon Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gambito Puzzles every 4 days. Most recently, Gryphon Chess was updated on December 21, 2025 and Gambito Puzzles on September 8, 2026.

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