Gryphon Chess vs ChessMaster
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.
ChessMaster
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No login or sign-up required! Play chess anytime, anywhere with ease. Train your skills against AI, or challenge your friends in exciting 1-on-1 matches!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChessMaster at none against Gryphon Chess's 4. ChessMaster also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Gryphon Chess's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. ChessMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gryphon Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, ChessMaster weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gryphon Chess | ChessMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Animeeples LLC | HYO JONG YOO |
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
ChessMaster
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Gryphon Chess free?
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