Comparison

Does not Commute vs Caracoles

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

Caracoles

Race with quirky, unique slugs in this fun, one-finger control game. Unlock new slugs and levels by earning coins. Features up to 100-player multiplayer and customizable battle cries for exciting races.

Highlights
  • One-finger gameplay
  • Unique slug abilities
  • Varied racecourses
  • Up to 100-player multiplayer
  • Unlockable slugs and levels
  • Customizable battle cries
Features
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Deploy your best slugs and slide your way to slimy triumph! Earn coins while you race, and you'll unlock brand-new slugs and levels, all up for grabs and ready to play! - Key Features - One-finger gameplay: to play Caracoles, all you need to do is trace a path from point A to B. We recommend using your finger... - Quirky slug squad: Each slug boasts unique traits that impact their on-track performance, such as health, max speed, endurance, vigor, and determination. To come out on top, you'll have to choose your slug wisely depending on the race level. And remember, slugs have their quirks – they can be more or less hotheaded, laid-back, melancholic, or spirited. It's all par for the course, after all, they are slugs. - Different racecourses: Each track features a distinctive level design, with various treasures, hazards, traps, bizarre creatures, and loads of surprises. You can unlock, collect, play on, and share them with whomever you please, whenever you please. - Up to 100-player multiplayer: Join daily events like tournaments and marathons. Bet on your slug or the rival slugs and cheer like a maniac! Don't forget, you can stream your game and get the crowds pumped. And you know what they say, crowds love slugs. - Career slugs: Rack up coins to unlock new slugs and levels. This way, you can customize your gaming experience and make your roster of champions truly unique and unstoppable. - Battle cry: It's pretty common for racing slugs to undergo some serious psychophysical stress. You might hear them screaming in pain, fear, and adrenaline. Have a blast personalizing your battle cries in local multiplayer matches and get your friends into a frenzy. - Caracoles promises loads of wild fun for all the family – adults and kids will literally go nuts over snail racing. - Get ready to break out of your shell

Screenshots

Does not Commute4 screens
Caracoles4 screens

Verdict

The call

Does not Commute and Caracoles both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Does not Commute's written reviews are positive against 38% of Caracoles's. Does not Commute also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 2). Caracoles's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Caracoles sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Does not Commute against 4.5 for Caracoles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Does not Commute has 3.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Does not Commute's written reviews are positive against 38% of Caracoles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Does not Commute ships an update monthly, Caracoles every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Does not Commute versus Caracoles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoes not CommuteCaracoles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.9K ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB171 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMediocre ABRednoy s.r.l.

Customer experience

Does not Commute

All ratings3,922 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews1,447 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral8.4%
Negative18.3%

Caracoles

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Does not Commute

One-time1
  • Does not Commute Premium$2.99
8 purchases

Caracoles

One-time8
  • Cave World$0.99
  • Garden World$0.99
  • World Farm$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Palace World$0.99
  • Unlock Full Game$0.99
  • Unlock Full Game$1.99
  • Unlock Full Game$2.99
  • Unlock Full Game$3.99

Questions

Is Does not Commute free?
Does not Commute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caracoles free?
Caracoles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Does not Commute or Caracoles?
Caracoles is rated higher. Does not Commute averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Caracoles averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Does not Commute or Caracoles have ads?
Neither Does not Commute nor Caracoles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Does not Commute or Caracoles?
Does not Commute ships an update monthly, and Caracoles every 2 weeks. Most recently, Does not Commute was updated on October 22, 2026 and Caracoles on October 16, 2026.

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