Comparison

Scalextric SparkPlug Formula E vs Pro Driver Career

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Scalextric SparkPlug Formula E

Control your Scalextric cars wirelessly via Bluetooth using your phone or tablet. Enjoy single-player, team-based, or versus modes with up to 14 players. Customize your racing experience with personalized profiles and sound effects.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth car control
  • Single Player Mode
  • Team Mode (up to 14 players)
  • Versus Mode (2 players)
  • Pit crew mini-games
  • Fan Boosts and Attack Mode
  • Personalized race profiles
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Scalextric Spark Plug – the Formula E edition is a racing game that can host up to 14 players using their mobile phones or tablets. What is Scalextric Spark Plug? Scalextric Spark Plug is an App and Dongle that allows you to race your Scalextric Car from your phone or tablet via Bluetooth. Simply download the app, plug the dongle into your Scalextric power base, connect and then get racing using the game play options. Game Play Options: 1). Single Player Mode – This is a one player game where you can use your phone or tablet to control your Scalextric car on the track. 2). Team Mode – This allows you to bring Formula E racing into your home. 2-14 players can participate over a fixed race length and the aim is to complete the race distance first, but along the way each driver will need to get the best from their pit crew. See below for more information. 3) Versus Mode – This is a 2-player game and the aim is to stay on the track. Each time you crash, or your opponent knocks you off you will lose a life. More About Teams Mode. Teams Mode offers a 2-14 player experience. The race will consist of 2 cars over a fixed distance race length. First you need to select 2 drivers, each driver can select the profile of one the real Formula E drivers (or alternatively you can create your own driver profile). Next, the other players will decide which driver they would like to join as part of their pit crew. Once the race is underway it will be down to the driver to control the car, navigate the racetrack at the fastest speed but avoid crashing off. Throughout each race the car will require 2 pit stops. This is where the pit crew come into play as they look to get you out of a virtual pitstop as quickly as possible. To do this they will need to complete a series of mini games in the app on their device. If the car crashes out too much, then additional pitstops maybe required and again, it will be down to the speed and skill of the pit crew to complete the virtual pitstop and get you racing again! The pitcrew can also influence the race by deploying Fan Boost’s to their driver to give them a boost of power allowing them to go quicker. They can also deploy Speed Restrict and Attack Mode onto their opponent’s car, to slow them down or force them to crash off the track. Simply plug the Spark Plug dongle into your Scalextric analogue powerbase rather than a traditional hand controller, and race away meaning no more wires! Other in app features include: • Single Player or Versus Mode options. • Option to use smart device vs hand controller on single player option. • Rumble and sound effects. • Personalise your race profile within app and racing experience: • Name. • Include your image from your library or camera. • Controller skin. • Select music from either the app or your own library. • Engine sound • Button layout – right-handed or left-handed option. To use this App you must purchase a Spark Plug dongle and have an open Wi-Fi access that all participants can join. Scalextric Spark Plug is compatible with Scalextric 1:32 scale power bases.

About

Pro Driver Career

Experience a motorsport simulator where you are the driver, not the manager. Rise from a rookie to a World Champion by managing your career, finances, and race strategy. Build your legacy on the track and climb the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Driver-focused career simulation
  • Split-second race strategy
  • Driver RPG elements (money, energy, focus)
  • Authentic race weekend structure
  • Driver attribute upgrades
  • Global circuit competition
Features
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Step into the cockpit. In most motorsport games, you manage the entire team. Here, you are the driver strapped into the car. One seat. One contract. One name on the bodywork. You start as a rookie that nobody rates, and where you finish is entirely up to you. Do you have what it takes to rise through the ranks and become a single-seater World Champion? IN THE COCKPIT: SPLIT-SECOND STRATEGY Every lap tests your racing skills. Will you push your tires to the limit, or manage your pace and defend your position? Box this lap, or risk staying out for two more? When your race engineer comes on the radio while you are braking for Turn 1, the final strategy is always yours. BEYOND THE TRACK: LIVE THE DRIVER RPG Experience the career lifestyle most racing games leave out. Manage your money, grow your fanbase, balance your energy, and keep your focus. Will you attend a sponsor event for extra cash, or take the day off to rest? Sign a lucrative contract, or choose a team that guarantees wins? Show up exhausted to a single-seater race weekend, and the stopwatch will let everyone know. THE REAL RACE WEEKEND Immerse yourself in authentic Grand Prix action: Practice, Qualifying, and Race Day. Compete in a 20-car field, powered by a full simulation engine. Choose to make the calls yourself, or simulate the weekend and watch the action unfold. Either way, every single championship point matters. BUILD YOUR LEGACY: THE LONG GAME Upgrade your driver with 11 unique attributes while carefully managing your budget. Master 24 distinct circuits across the globe. Battle fierce rivals with long memories who won't easily forgive your track moves. Climb the all-time leaderboard to become the ultimate champion. But only if you earn it on the track. Credits: Developer / Game Designer: Mauro Baptista Graphic Layout Designer: Marcella Tavares Music / Sound Effects: Juan Victorio Naim Translations: AI I'm happy that you are playing this game, it is a passion project made mainly by one person with love for motorsports. Start your engine and begin your career today! Hope you enjoy it!

Screenshots

Scalextric SparkPlug Formula E4 screens
Pro Driver Career4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pro Driver Career at 82% against Scalextric SparkPlug Formula E's 0%. Pro Driver Career also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). Scalextric SparkPlug Formula E's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pro Driver Career holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Scalextric SparkPlug Formula E's written reviews are positive against 82% of Pro Driver Career's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scalextric SparkPlug Formula E versus Pro Driver Career: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScalextric SparkPlug Formula EPro Driver Career
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size685 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHornby Hobbies LtdBENJA TECH SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LLC

Customer experience

Scalextric SparkPlug Formula E

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%

Pro Driver Career

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

None

Scalextric SparkPlug Formula E

No in-app purchases

None

Pro Driver Career

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scalextric SparkPlug Formula E free?
Scalextric SparkPlug Formula E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pro Driver Career free?
Pro Driver Career is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scalextric SparkPlug Formula E or Pro Driver Career?
Pro Driver Career is rated higher. Scalextric SparkPlug Formula E averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pro Driver Career averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Scalextric SparkPlug Formula E or Pro Driver Career have ads?
Pro Driver Career shows ads; Scalextric SparkPlug Formula E does not.

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