Comparison

Counting Sheep! vs -=Counting Sheep=-

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

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About

Counting Sheep!

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A gentle and charming game for kids and grown-ups alike — perfect for winding down before bedtime or simply enjoying a peaceful moment. Help the sheep jump at the right time to leap over the fence. Miss the timing and poof, the sheep vanishes in a soft cloud. Catch sneaky wolves with your net as they jump. Miss them and awooo, the wolf slips into the sheep pen. Let three wolves through… and it’s game over. No ticking clock. No leaderboard. No stress. This game follows a slow, relaxing rhythm designed to calm the mind and focus attention. Visually soft and sonically tender, it plays like an interactive lullaby. The music gently rocks you, the sound effects are lighthearted, and every animation follows a smooth, sleepy tempo. You’ll see sheep hopping, wolves leaping, stars barely twinkling, clouds floating by, a little wooden fence, and a kind moon watching overhead. Nothing rushes here — everything breathes. Ideal for bedtime, quiet breaks, or easing out of a hectic day. The game is free, requires no sign-up or account, and includes a few light ads that are carefully placed to never break the mood. Thank you to everyone who supported this game’s creation. And a special mention to Namoi, my faithful beta-tester, whose laughter and advice guided every jump and every net. Launch the game. Listen. Watch. Make the sheep jump. Catch the wolves.

About

-=Counting Sheep=-

A physics-based puzzle game where you tap groups of three or more identical sheep to pop them and clear the board. Shake your device to rearrange the flock or use power-ups like the Explosive Goat and Sheepdog to help you. Features both timed Chaos Mode and a relaxing Zen Mode.

Highlights
  • Physics-based sheep popping
  • Shake device to scramble board
  • Chaos Mode with timed challenges
  • Zen Mode for relaxation
  • Unlockable power-ups
  • Avoid the wolf and find bonus levels
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Welcome to -=Counting Sheep=- A uniquely satisfying, physics-based puzzle game where your goal is simple: keep the flock under control! Tap groups of 3 or more identical sheep to pop them, trigger massive shockwaves, and clear the board. But be careful! Tapping 1 or 2 sheep by mistake turns them into "dead" blockers that clutter your screen. Stuck in a rut? Physically shake your device to scramble the board and open up brand new matches! TWO WAYS TO PLAY • Chaos Mode: Race against the clock! Hit your target score before time runs out and avoid a flock extinction. • Zen Mode: Kick back and relax. No timers, no pressure. Just endless, calming, satisfying sheep popping with dynamic backgrounds that change as you score. Perfect for falling asleep. POWER UP YOUR FLOCK Need a little help? Unlock powerful tools to clear the board in style: • The Explosive Goat: Tap to trigger a massive AoE shockwave that sends sheep flying! • The Sheepdog: Vacuums up the most common sheep on the screen before a satisfying final blast! • Healing Chime: Made a mistake? Use this to instantly revive all your dead blocker sheep. • Time Clock: Add precious seconds to the clock when you’re in a pinch. WATCH OUT FOR THE WOLF Survive long enough to unlock special Bonus Levels! Find Steve hidden in the flock to earn massive time bonuses, but whatever you do... don't tap the wolf! Get ready for juicy combos, satisfying physics, and endless puzzle fun. How long can you last?

Screenshots

Counting Sheep!4 screens
-=Counting Sheep=-4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: -=Counting Sheep=- at none against Counting Sheep!'s shown. -=Counting Sheep=- also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counting Sheep! ships an update every 7 months, -=Counting Sheep=- monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Counting Sheep! versus -=Counting Sheep=-: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounting Sheep!-=Counting Sheep=-
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabrice Montfortoren Bar

In-app purchases

None

Counting Sheep!

No in-app purchases

None

-=Counting Sheep=-

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Counting Sheep! free?
Counting Sheep! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is -=Counting Sheep=- free?
-=Counting Sheep=- is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Counting Sheep! or -=Counting Sheep=- have ads?
Counting Sheep! shows ads; -=Counting Sheep=- does not.
Which is updated more often, Counting Sheep! or -=Counting Sheep=-?
Counting Sheep! ships an update every 7 months, and -=Counting Sheep=- monthly. Most recently, Counting Sheep! was updated on September 9, 2026 and -=Counting Sheep=- on September 24, 2026.

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