Comparison

Gryphon Chess vs Mythaka

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

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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

Mythaka

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Mythaka is a single-player stone-casting combat roguelike inspired by Mancala. Choose a pocket and cast its stones around the board. Build an attack with captures and extra casts, then defeat the Foe before Sand reaches its limit. Each Foe follows visible rules. Read its priorities to predict its next cast, and set up your pockets for the next turn. Combine Charms, Relics and Potions to change how your stones behave. Choose what to buy in the Shop and plan the order of your casts to make those effects work together. Play through eight worlds inspired by mythology, including Olympia, Yggdrasil and Tenochtitlan. Each world has its own board, Foes and items.

Screenshots

Gryphon Chess4 screens
Mythaka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gryphon Chess at Free against Mythaka's $9.99. Gryphon Chess also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Mythaka's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads 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

Gryphon Chess is free to download; Mythaka costs $9.99 up front. Gryphon Chess sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Mythaka asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gryphon Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, Mythaka every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Gryphon Chess versus Mythaka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGryphon ChessMythaka
PriceFree โ€” better$9.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size69 MB70 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAnimeeples LLCAmpersand Game Studios Ltd

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

Mythaka

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gryphon Chess free?
Gryphon Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mythaka free?
Mythaka costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gryphon Chess or Mythaka have ads?
Neither Gryphon Chess nor Mythaka shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gryphon Chess or Mythaka?
Gryphon Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mythaka every 4 days. Most recently, Gryphon Chess was updated on October 27, 2026 and Mythaka on October 31, 2026.

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