Scalextric ARC vs Murder Mission
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scalextric ARC
Control and customize your slot car races wirelessly using a smart device. Personalize race types, driver names, and car setups for a unique racing experience. Connect to a compatible powerbase to unlock advanced features and track your performance.
- Wireless race management via smart device
- Customizable race types and conditions
- Driver and car setup personalization
- Save custom race settings
- Share race stats on social media
- Pit stop and fuel management
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SCALEXTRIC ARC APP MUST BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SCALEXTRIC ARC POWERBASE Scalextric ARC (App Race Control) is a revolutionary slot car system that allows users to wirelessly create and manage races with a handheld smart device, such as a smartphone or tablet. Download the ARC app, then connect your smart device via Bluetooth to the new ARC Powerbase, unlocking unique features and control of your Scalextric races. Personalise your race by selecting features such as race type, driver names and number of laps. Customise and save your race settings and car setup, before you head out on the track... You can choose from one of our ARC sets, or alternatively connect an ARC Powerbase to any standard Scalextric set to unlock a whole new level of slot racing fun. Make it personal! Scalextric ARC allow you to customise your race for a truly personal experience Choose your race type Quick Race - Practice - Grand Prix - Endurance - Tournament - Drag Race- Arcade (ARC AIR & PRO Only) - Pace Car (ARC AIR & PRO Only) Choose your race conditions Pit stops - Fuel Usage - Tyre Wear - Number Of Laps - Driver Penalties - Qualifying - Variable Weather Conditions (ARC AIR & PRO Only) - Race Incidents (ARC AIR & PRO Only) - Start Type (ARC AIR & PRO Only) - KERS (ARC PRO Only) - Yellow Flag (ARC PRO Only) - Post your best times on social media Show your competitive edge and post your race stats onto Facebook and Twitter!
Murder Mission
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Description: Step into the shoes of a detective. Uncover clues. Find the killer! The Murder Mission App is your official companion for playing immersive murder mystery games from Murder Mission. Designed to enhance your mystery-solving experience, this app gives you everything you need to crack the case: Access case files, character profiles, and hidden clues Message suspects and hack into voicemails Interact with evidence Dynamic clues throughout the game Password-protected access Whether you’re playing a thrilling whodunit or a modern murder in the city, the Murder Mission app is required to participate in official Murder Mission games. Ready to solve your next case? Download now and let the investigation begin. Good luck detective!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scalextric ARC at 12.0 against Murder Mission's 16.6. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scalextric ARC ships an update every 3 months, Murder Mission every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scalextric ARC | Murder Mission |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 200 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hornby Hobbies Ltd | Xcapism Learning Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Scalextric ARC
Reported bugs
17 issues- Calibration issues
- App crashes on launch
- Cuts out one lane
- Tournament mode heats don't display lap info or auto-finish
- Throttle and braking control issues
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- App crashes when accessing garage/collection
- Bluetooth not connecting or recognized by app
- App closes itself when going into collection
- Latest update makes app unusable on older iPads (missing buttons)
- Aspect ratio issues on some screens
- Lap timing erratic in some modes
- Calibration pages have issues (missing buttons)
- App disconnects Bluetooth when adding cars
- Incompatible with older iPads (Bluetooth version)
- App crashes in pace car mode on older iPads
- No sound on iPad
- Calibration broken
Requested features
10 requests- Save drivers' fastest laps
- More instructions for modes
- Keep score times after race
- Expand car library
- Add track design option
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- Improve 'My Collection' section
- Add historical catalog of cars, sets, and tracks
- Make lap time font larger
- Increase volume for audio cues
- Expand tournament mode for better group racing
Murder Mission
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scalextric ARC
No in-app purchases
Murder Mission
No in-app purchases
Questions
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