Comparison

Gryphon Chess vs Immortal Chess

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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.

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Immortal Chess

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CHESS WITH MAGIC Immortal Chess keeps the strategy and rules of classic chess, then expands every match with classes, Mana, spells, traps and unique abilities. Every chess move grants Mana, giving you the power to transform pieces, control the board, disrupt your opponent and create positions that could never exist in ordinary chess. CHOOSE YOUR CLASS Play as one of nine distinct classes: • Inquisitor • Champion • Sentinel • Disruptor • Cultist • Monarch • Strider • Necromancer • Mage Each class offers its own spells, passive ability, strengths and playstyle. Classes are alternatives, not upgrades—victory still depends on strategy, timing and how well you use the board. EVERY MATCH PLAYS DIFFERENTLY Spells expand chess rather than replace it. Familiar openings can evolve into entirely new positions, while every move forces you to balance traditional chess strategy against Mana, abilities and threats. PLAY YOUR WAY • Compete in ranked online matches • Play across supported PC and mobile platforms • Practice against AI opponents • Experiment with different classes and strategies • Climb the global leaderboard • Customize your game with cosmetic boards and pieces FAIR COMPETITION Immortal Chess is free to play. You start with one free class and enough Essence to unlock at least one more class of your choice, or two lower-cost classes. This means you can begin with multiple playstyles and find the ones that suit you best. Additional classes can be unlocked with Essence earned by playing or purchased in the shop. Classes are different playstyles, not upgrades, and purchases never increase spell strength or provide direct competitive advantages.

Screenshots

Gryphon Chess4 screens
Immortal Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Immortal Chess at daily against Gryphon Chess's every 3 weeks. Gryphon Chess's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gryphon Chess sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Immortal Chess sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gryphon Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, Immortal Chess daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Gryphon Chess versus Immortal Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGryphon ChessImmortal Chess
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB350 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAnimeeples LLCArcane Square Games

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
9 purchases

Immortal Chess

One-time9
  • Essence Pack$0.99
  • Sigil Bundle$1.99
  • Essence Bundle$2.99
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  • Founder's Spark$4.99
  • Essence Nexus$6.99
  • Founder's Sigil$9.99
  • Founder's Crest$14.99
  • Essence Vault$19.99
  • Founder's Legacy$24.99

Questions

Is Gryphon Chess free?
Gryphon Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Immortal Chess free?
Immortal Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gryphon Chess or Immortal Chess have ads?
Neither Gryphon Chess nor Immortal Chess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gryphon Chess or Immortal Chess?
Gryphon Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, and Immortal Chess daily. Most recently, Gryphon Chess was updated on October 27, 2026 and Immortal Chess on October 25, 2026.

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