# Does not Commute vs PAKO 2

The clearest difference is price: Does not Commute at Free against PAKO 2's $1.99. Does not Commute also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (73% vs 56%). PAKO 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Does not Commute is free to download; PAKO 2 costs $1.99 up front. Does not Commute sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PAKO 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Does not Commute holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Does not Commute has 3.9K ratings behind it against 552, 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 56% of PAKO 2's.

Does not Commute ships an update monthly, PAKO 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Does not Commute | PAKO 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/does-not-commute/id971756507/reviews)** | [4.0 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-2/id1317692806/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 552 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#114** |
| Size | 55 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) | [Tree Men Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/875238560) |

## What reviewers say

### Does not Commute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/does-not-commute/id971756507)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Does not Commute Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### PAKO 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-2/id1317692806)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

An arcade driving game where you play as a getaway driver. Pick up your crew from heist locations and escape the police in high-stakes chases. Earn money to unlock new vehicles and levels, and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Arcade driving gameplay, Crew escort missions, Police chase evasion, Vehicle and location unlocks, Drive-by shooting, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of cars and maps
- 🚀 Fast-paced action
- 👍 Retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Progress loss due to crashes
- 👎 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using certain vehicles
- Disappearing navigation arrows
- Unresponsive controls
- Spawning issues with police and obstacles

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize cars (paint, upgrades, etc.)
- More maps and cars
- Option to change camera view (e.g. third-person)
- Difficulty settings
- Achievements and leaderboards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Does not Commute free?

Does not Commute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PAKO 2 free?

PAKO 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Does not Commute or PAKO 2?

Does not Commute is rated higher. Does not Commute averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while PAKO 2 averages 4.0 from 552 ratings.

### Do Does not Commute or PAKO 2 have ads?

Neither Does not Commute nor PAKO 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Does not Commute or PAKO 2?

Does not Commute ships an update monthly, and PAKO 2 weekly. Most recently, Does not Commute was updated on October 16, 2026 and PAKO 2 on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
