Comparison

Anagram Circle vs -=Counting Sheep=-

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

Head to head
About

Anagram Circle

This word game challenges you to unscramble letters to form words. It offers multiple modes, including daily challenges, timed sprints, and a relaxed exploration mode. Track your progress and improve your word-solving skills.

Highlights
  • Daily word challenges
  • Timed rush mode
  • Progressive pyramid levels
  • Relaxed anagram exploration
  • Letter dragging and keyboard input
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Anagram Circle is a minimalist word game built around a simple idea: arrange scrambled letters into the right word before time runs out. Four ways to play: DAILY - Five fresh words every day, shared with everyone. Tap START when you're ready, solve all five, and share your results. Come back tomorrow. RUSH - Sixty seconds. Solve as many words as you can. Beat your best. PYRAMID - Words grow longer with every solve, starting at four letters. Each word gives you 15 seconds. How many levels can you reach? ARRANGE - No timer, no pressure. Use your own letters to explore anagrams and aid in solving cryptics or other word puzzles. Drag letters onto the slots, tap to place them, or use a keyboard. Swipe a placed letter back off the slot to rearrange. Every game records your times so you can track how you improve.

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
Features
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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

Anagram Circle4 screens
-=Counting Sheep=-4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: -=Counting Sheep=- at 15.0 against Anagram Circle's 17.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Anagram Circle against 5.0 for -=Counting Sheep=-. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Anagram Circle versus -=Counting Sheep=-: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnagram Circle-=Counting Sheep=-
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntelligent Sands LLCoren Bar

In-app purchases

None

Anagram Circle

No in-app purchases

None

-=Counting Sheep=-

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anagram Circle free?
Anagram Circle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is -=Counting Sheep=- free?
-=Counting Sheep=- is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Anagram Circle or -=Counting Sheep=-?
Anagram Circle and -=Counting Sheep=- are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Anagram Circle or -=Counting Sheep=- have ads?
Neither Anagram Circle nor -=Counting Sheep=- shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anagram Circle or -=Counting Sheep=-?
Anagram Circle ships an update monthly, and -=Counting Sheep=- monthly. Most recently, Anagram Circle was updated on October 24, 2026 and -=Counting Sheep=- on October 24, 2026.

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