Gryphon Chess vs Zenmate
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.
Zenmate
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Zenmate is a calm, beautifully designed chess app built for focused play. Play a quiet game against the AI, start a match with friends through Game Center, or pass-and-play on one device. Zenmate keeps the interface simple and refined so the board stays central and every move has room to breathe. Features: - Play vs AI with multiple difficulty levels - Play with friends using Game Center - Local 2-player pass-and-play - Light and dark mode - Optional board coordinates - Flip board support - Clean timers and move-focused gameplay A quiet game of kings. Designed to slow you down, one move at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zenmate at none against Gryphon Chess's 4. Gryphon Chess's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Zenmate asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gryphon Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, Zenmate every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gryphon Chess | Zenmate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Animeeples LLC | Timothy Nice |
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
Zenmate
No in-app purchases









