-=Counting Sheep=- vs Rowboats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
-=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.
- 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?
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
-=Counting Sheep=- ships an update monthly, Rowboats every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | -=Counting Sheep=- | Rowboats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | oren Bar | Aaron LEONARD |
In-app purchases
-=Counting Sheep=-
No in-app purchases
Rowboats
No in-app purchases
Questions
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