Comparison

Does not Commute vs GPixel

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

GPixel

Experience a unique turn-based racing game where strategy meets casual fun. Plan your moves on a pixel grid to outsmart opponents and climb global leaderboards. Enjoy various game modes, weather conditions, and car customization.

Highlights
  • Turn-based pixel grid racing
  • World Tour mode
  • Online leaderboards
  • Time and moves countdown modes
  • Boosters (Turbo, Brakes)
  • Weather conditions
  • Multiplayer options
Features
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Get ready for a unique racing experience with GPixel, the casual yet strategic turn-based racing game for iOS! Plan your moves in advance and outsmart your opponents in grid-based races that simulate real motorsport dynamics on a squared paper-style track. Compete in the revamped World Tour and climb the motorsport leaderboard to become the best driver worldwide! GPixel offers a wide variety of game modes to keep the challenge fresh: – World Tour: unlock all seasons and circuits, improve your scores, and beat your rivals – Online Leaderboards: race to the top! – Time Countdown: finish before time runs out – Moves Countdown: think ahead with limited moves – Night Race: win in total darkness – Dynamic Weather: Snow, Ice, Heatwave, Heavy Rain, Fog, Clouds, and more – Quick Race: compete against the AI or your friends locally with up to 4 players Master 40 unique circuits, unlock over 30 car liveries, dozens of color combos, and power up your car with Boosters like Turbo, Brakes, and more. Avoid hazards like oil puddles and random obstacles, adapt to extreme weather, and prove your skills on every terrain. Download GPixel now and experience the thrill of strategic racing on your iOS device!

Screenshots

Does not Commute4 screens
GPixel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Does not Commute at none against GPixel's shown. Does not Commute also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 491). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 GPixel sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPixel holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Does not Commute has 3.9K ratings behind it against 491, 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 78% of GPixel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Does not Commute ships an update monthly, GPixel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Does not Commute versus GPixel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoes not CommuteGPixel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.9K ratings)4.6 (491 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews77.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better491
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMediocre ABJacopo Guanziroli

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%

GPixel

All ratings491 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral9.2%
Negative13.2%

Bugs and requests

Does not Commute

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GPixel

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timed races not functioning properly
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Purchased content not carrying over to new devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • Asynchronous multiplayer
  • Option to disable timed races
  • Improved leaderboard functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Does not Commute

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

GPixel

One-time7
  • Add Boosters$0.99
  • Turbo Booster Pack$1.99
  • Brakes Booster Pack$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Speedway Booster Pack$2.99
  • Remove pop-up ads forever!$2.99
  • Pole Position Booster Pack$5.99
  • Starter Pack$6.99

Questions

Is Does not Commute free?
Does not Commute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPixel free?
GPixel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Does not Commute or GPixel?
GPixel is rated higher. Does not Commute averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while GPixel averages 4.6 from 491 ratings.
Do Does not Commute or GPixel have ads?
GPixel shows ads; Does not Commute does not.
Which is updated more often, Does not Commute or GPixel?
Does not Commute ships an update monthly, and GPixel every 3 weeks. Most recently, Does not Commute was updated on September 24, 2026 and GPixel on September 23, 2026.

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