# Does not Commute vs Drive, Not Dive

The clearest difference is ads: Does not Commute at none against Drive, Not Dive's shown. Drive, Not Dive's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Does not Commute sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drive, Not Dive sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Does not Commute against 4.5 for Drive, Not Dive. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Does not Commute's written reviews are positive against 80% of Drive, Not Dive's.

Does not Commute ships an update monthly, Drive, Not Dive every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Does not Commute | Drive, Not Dive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/does-not-commute/id971756507/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-not-dive/id6746210199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 55 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) | [Vikas Pawar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588876306) |

## 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 |


### Drive, Not Dive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-not-dive/id6746210199)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Navigate a car across a narrow plank, tapping left or right to control its movement. Collect coins for rewards and to trigger chaotic effects like freezing time or dodging missiles. Compete on a global leaderboard and unlock a variety of cars.

**Highlights:** Tap to control plank, Coin-based power-ups, Global leaderboard, Unlockable cars, Minimalist artwork, Catchy in-game music

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buggy Blaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golf Glider | $0.99 | one-time |
| Track Titan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Inspired by similar games like Level With Me
- 🚀 Simple but challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls too small and close together
- 🔥 Missiles drop too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons are hard to hit, causing many dives

**Requested features**

- Larger or adjustable controls
- No ads option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Does not Commute free?

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

### Is Drive, Not Dive free?

Drive, Not Dive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Does not Commute or Drive, Not Dive?

Drive, Not Dive is rated higher. Does not Commute averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Drive, Not Dive averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Does not Commute or Drive, Not Dive have ads?

Drive, Not Dive shows ads; Does not Commute does not.

### Which is updated more often, Does not Commute or Drive, Not Dive?

Does not Commute ships an update monthly, and Drive, Not Dive every 2 days. Most recently, Does not Commute was updated on September 25, 2026 and Drive, Not Dive on September 26, 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.*