Comparison

Spy Chess vs Vigrid

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

Head to head
About

Spy Chess

Features
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Spy Chess takes the game you know and adds a layer of hidden betrayal: before the match begins, secretly select 3 of your opponent's pieces (never their king) to recruit as your spies. Your opponent has no idea which pieces are compromised. Each spy can be revealed exactly once, the moment you do, it flips to your color and you control it for the rest of the game. Reveal too early and you tip your hand; wait too long and the opportunity might slip away. Every match becomes a psychological battle layered on top of the classic one. Play your way - Challenge the AI across three difficulty levels - Play online against real opponents, or invite a friend directly - Chat with friends and track your history with saved, reviewable games Master the classic rules, then master the art of the double agent. Go Pro to remove ads and unlock unlimited online multiplayer.

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Vigrid

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VIGRID — where the final battle of Norse legend is fought. Two factions clash on a sacred battlefield: the Aesir gods and the Jotnar giants. Each turn you play a movement card to advance your warriors — but the cards change every round, and your opponent sees them too. Every game deals a fresh hand from 19 mythological cards, so no two battles are alike. HOW TO PLAY Move one of your pieces using one of your two cards. Capture your opponent's Master — or march your own Master to their throne — to win. Games last 5–15 minutes. The rules fit on one screen; the strategy runs deep. 19 CARDS OF NORSE LEGEND Each card bears the name and movement pattern of a creature or force from the Eddas — Fenrir, Sleipnir, the Valkyrie, Jörmungandr, Huginn, and more. The card you play passes to your opponent, so every move reshapes both armies' options. FEATURES • Solo play against AI — four difficulty levels from Beginner to Hard • Pass & Play — two players, one device, two modes: pass the device between turns or play side by side • Interactive tutorial — learn in minutes • Full card gallery — browse all 19 cards with movement diagrams • Game replay — step through any completed game move by move • Undo support in solo play • Resign at any time • No ads. No in-app purchases. Free. DESIGNED FOR IPAD AND IPHONE Vigrid adapts to any screen — portrait or landscape, iPhone or iPad. The stone-textured board and hand-crafted card art bring the world of Norse mythology to life. Pure strategy — no luck beyond the opening deal.

Screenshots

Spy Chess4 screens
Vigrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vigrid at none against Spy Chess's 2. Vigrid also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Spy Chess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Vigrid asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spy Chess ships an update every 6 weeks, Vigrid daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Spy Chess versus Vigrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpy ChessVigrid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcus NashNATHAN EIDE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spy Chess

Subscriptions2
  • Spy Chess Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Spy Chess Pro Annual$9.991 Year
None

Vigrid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spy Chess free?
Spy Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vigrid free?
Vigrid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spy Chess or Vigrid have ads?
Neither Spy Chess nor Vigrid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spy Chess or Vigrid?
Spy Chess ships an update every 6 weeks, and Vigrid daily. Most recently, Spy Chess was updated on October 18, 2026 and Vigrid on October 8, 2026.

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