On My Own vs Does not Commute
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
On My Own
Embark on a tranquil wilderness survival adventure. Craft tools, manage resources, and explore diverse biomes. Conquer the mountain with a charming visual style and inspiring soundtrack.
- Craft unique survival items
- Trap and hunt wild game
- Explore 4 different biomes
- Throwback visual style
- Original soundtrack
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Craft your own tools and manage your resources in this tranquil survival adventure. Charming naturescapes and original music frame your quest to conquer the mountain as you endeavor to make the most of your “one wild and precious life". Game Features: • Craft unique items that will aid in survival • Trap and hunt wild game to survive • Explore 4 different biome levels • Throwback visual style with modern game effects • Inspiring original soundtrack More information at: https://onmyowngame.com
Does not Commute
A strategic driving game where you navigate a growing town, controlling multiple vehicles in sequence. Plan your routes to avoid collisions and arrive on time. Uncover the secrets of the town's quirky residents as you progress.
- Strategic driving gameplay
- Temporal paradox mechanics
- Traffic chaos simulation
- Character-driven narrative
- Unlock town secrets
- Playable at no cost
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Winner of Apple Design Awards 2015! A strategic driving game from the award-winning maker’s of Smash Hit. Does not Commute is a temporal paradox in which you have no one to blame but yourself. What starts out as a relaxing commute in a small town of the 1970's quickly devolves into traffic chaos with hot dog trucks, sports cars, school buses and dozens of other vehicles. You drive them all. Plan ahead. Don't be late. In this small town, discover the characters and their secrets – what world-changing experiment is inventive dentist Dr Charles Schneider hiding? Will Mr Baker quit his job in advertising? What is that strange mask on Mrs Griffin's face? Will Mr Mayfield’s peculiar obsession with Yorkshire Terriers take over his life? Does Not Commute is playable at no cost and free from ads. An optional premium upgrade is available through a one-time in-app purchase that will enable the ability to continue from checkpoints.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Does not Commute at 4.4 against On My Own's 3.6. Does not Commute also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (73% vs 51%). On My Own's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. On My Own sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Does not Commute sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Does not Commute holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Does not Commute has 3.9K ratings behind it against 607, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of On My Own's written reviews are positive against 73% of Does not Commute's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | On My Own | Does not Commute |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (607 ratings) | 4.4 (3.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | 73.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 607 | 3.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #184 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | On My Own | Mediocre AB |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
On My Own
- +3 Biomes$2.99
Does not Commute
- Does not Commute Premium$2.99
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