Comparison

Does not Commute vs DATA WING

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Strategic driving gameplay
  • Temporal paradox mechanics
  • Traffic chaos simulation
  • Character-driven narrative
  • Unlock town secrets
  • Playable at no cost
Features
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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.

About

DATA WING

Experience a story-driven racing adventure through a neon-lit computer system. Deliver data, master intuitive controls, and uncover a conspiracy as the system faces an attack. Enjoy a compelling narrative, challenging levels, and a competitive leaderboard.

Highlights
  • Story-driven racing adventure
  • Intuitive two-touch controls
  • Wall-thrusting racing mechanics
  • Over 40 levels
  • Competitive crown system and leaderboards
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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Blast through a stylish, neon landscape in this story-driven, racing adventure. DATA WINGs deliver critical data throughout the computer system, following Mother's orders without question. But when the system comes under attack, and Mother becomes irrational, something must be done! • Intuitive two-touch controls with an arcade feel • Sleek racing with a focus on thrusting off walls • A +2 hour story with over 40 levels • A competitive crown system. Own courses and the leaderboards! • An amazing soundtrack from world-class producers. Featuring: luxury elite, 18 Carat Affair, ESPRIT 空想, t e l e p a t h テレパシー能力者, Eyeliner and NxxxxxS "A ridiculously stylish 2D racer" - TouchArcade DATA WING is the solo passion-project of Dan Vogt; a 15-year veteran of the games industry.

Screenshots

Does not Commute4 screens
DATA WING4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DATA WING at 4.9 against Does not Commute's 4.4. DATA WING also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (97% vs 73%). Does not Commute's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Does not Commute sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DATA WING asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DATA WING holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DATA WING has 24K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Does not Commute's written reviews are positive against 97% of DATA WING's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Does not Commute ships an update monthly, DATA WING every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Does not Commute versus DATA WING: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoes not CommuteDATA WING
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.9K ratings)4.9 (24K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews97.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K24K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB103 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMediocre ABDan Vogt

Customer experience

Does not Commute

All ratings3,922 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews1,445 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral8.4%
Negative18.3%

DATA WING

All ratings23,655 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews1,380 reviews
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.7%

Bugs and requests

Does not Commute

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DATA WING

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Certain levels have tight time requirements
  • Difficulty spikes in some areas

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Multiplayer/online racing mode
  • Level editor/creator
  • Ability to replay/revisit story elements

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Does not Commute

One-time1
  • Does not Commute Premium$2.99
None

DATA WING

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Does not Commute free?
Does not Commute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DATA WING free?
DATA WING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Does not Commute or DATA WING?
DATA WING is rated higher. Does not Commute averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while DATA WING averages 4.9 from 24K ratings.
Do Does not Commute or DATA WING have ads?
Neither Does not Commute nor DATA WING shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Does not Commute or DATA WING?
Does not Commute ships an update monthly, and DATA WING every 3 months. Most recently, Does not Commute was updated on September 25, 2026 and DATA WING on September 27, 2026.

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