Comparison

iCharades vs Scalextric ARC

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

Head to head
About

iCharades

This app provides a simple and straightforward way to play charades with family and friends. It offers a large collection of cards across various categories, with a feature to avoid repeating seen cards. An optional upgrade unlocks more content and removes advertisements.

Highlights
  • Randomly flick through charades cards
  • No gimmicks or player name entry
  • Avoids repeating seen cards
  • Categories: Movies, Songs, Books
  • Optional Pro upgrade for more cards
  • Ad-free Pro version available
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iCharades is an app I needed one family evening that just wasn't available. So I created it. There's plenty of charades apps but they all have gimmicks that just get in the way. If you want a list of charades cards that you can randomly flick through, with no gimmicks or having to enter player names etc.. and all for FREE then try iCharades. What more do you need for a family game of charades! iCharades remembers which cards you have seen so you do not keep seeing the same thing over and over like some other apps. If you are not sure you can perform the charade presented to you, simple move to the next one. For FREE you get 1100 cards in 3 categories. Movies, Songs & Books. The free version also includes some adverts to help fund the development costs. If your feeling adventurous and fancy a challenge, why not upgrade to the Pro version where you get almost 1000 additional cards covering TV shows and the very challenging Countries and People categories. Adverts will also be removed.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

iCharades4 screens
Scalextric ARC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iCharades at 4.6 against Scalextric ARC's 3.1. iCharades also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 42%). Scalextric ARC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (16 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. iCharades sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scalextric ARC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCharades holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of iCharades's written reviews are positive against 42% of Scalextric ARC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCharades ships an update every 4 months, Scalextric ARC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCharades versus Scalextric ARC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCharadesScalextric ARC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better3.1 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings516 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB200 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDappological Ltd.Hornby Hobbies Ltd

Customer experience

iCharades

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Scalextric ARC

All ratings16 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

iCharades

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iCharades

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$0.99
None

Scalextric ARC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCharades free?
iCharades is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scalextric ARC free?
Scalextric ARC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCharades or Scalextric ARC?
iCharades is rated higher. iCharades averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Scalextric ARC averages 3.1 from 16 ratings.
Do iCharades or Scalextric ARC have ads?
Neither iCharades nor Scalextric ARC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCharades or Scalextric ARC?
iCharades ships an update every 4 months, and Scalextric ARC every 3 months. Most recently, iCharades was updated on November 1, 2026 and Scalextric ARC on November 2, 2026.

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