Comparison

-=Counting Sheep=- vs Rowboats

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=-

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?

About

Rowboats

A simple arcade game where you swipe to row a boat down a river, dodging obstacles and collecting stars. Enjoy quick, replayable runs with a saved high score and a relaxing soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Swipe controls for rowing
  • Dodge river obstacles
  • Collect stars for points
  • Hand-crafted 3D river environment
  • Original rowing soundtrack
  • Quick, replayable runs
  • Saved best score
Features
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Grab the oars and row your little boat down a lively river. Rowboats is a simple, satisfying arcade game you can pick up in seconds. Swipe down on the left side of the screen to pull the left oar and on the right side to pull the right oar. Pull both together to glide straight ahead, or alternate to weave between obstacles. DODGE THE RIVER Rocks, drifting logs and floating barrels stand between you and a high score. The river speeds up the further you go, so stay sharp. CATCH STARS Scoop up golden stars with your boat or your oars. Every star you catch is worth more than the last, up to 1,000 points, but let one drift past and its value drops. ONE MORE RUN Runs are quick and restarts are instant. Your best score is saved, so there is always a new record to chase. FEATURES • Simple swipe controls that feel great on any iPhone • A hand-crafted 3D river with clear water, lily pads and sparkling sunlight • An original rowing soundtrack and relaxing river sounds • Quick, replayable runs with a saved best score • No account, no ads, no in-app purchases and no data collection

Screenshots

-=Counting Sheep=-4 screens
Rowboats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: -=Counting Sheep=- at monthly against Rowboats's every 3 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 -=Counting Sheep=- against 5.0 for Rowboats. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

-=Counting Sheep=- ships an update monthly, Rowboats every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
-=Counting Sheep=- versus Rowboats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter-=Counting Sheep=-Rowboats
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeroren BarAaron LEONARD

In-app purchases

None

-=Counting Sheep=-

No in-app purchases

None

Rowboats

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is -=Counting Sheep=- free?
-=Counting Sheep=- is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rowboats free?
Rowboats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, -=Counting Sheep=- or Rowboats?
-=Counting Sheep=- and Rowboats are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do -=Counting Sheep=- or Rowboats have ads?
Neither -=Counting Sheep=- nor Rowboats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, -=Counting Sheep=- or Rowboats?
-=Counting Sheep=- ships an update monthly, and Rowboats every 3 months. Most recently, -=Counting Sheep=- was updated on October 31, 2026 and Rowboats on October 31, 2026.

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