# SmartRace for Carrera Digital

> Lap counter/time tracking app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id978458576](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id978458576)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id978458576`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Marc Bonsels
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (156 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-07
- **First published:** 2015-04-14
- **Size:** 73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smartrace-for-carrera-digital/id978458576)
- **Website:** [https://www.smartrace.de/en](https://www.smartrace.de/en)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.smartrace.de/datenschutzerklaerung/](https://www.smartrace.de/datenschutzerklaerung/)

## Description

SmartRace for Carrera Digital is a lap counter and time-tracking app that turns your Carrera track into a smart race experience. Connect Carrera AppConnect to your track and run SmartRace on a tablet or smartphone for a clear racing screen showing all drivers and cars, free practice, qualifying and race modes, and a database of drivers, cars and tracks with photos and personal records.

It collects extensive race data—laps, leader changes and pit stops—plus fuel display, configurable car and driver setups, color-coded controllers, and options to share, save or print results. It supports multiple languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Polish) and offers voice announcements, ambient sounds, and a Champions Club subscription for add-ons. This app is designed to enhance realism and enjoyment of Carrera racing.

## Rankings

- #113,198 — Overall

## Review summary

The app is praised for its extensive features, ease of use, and ability to bring realism and competition to Carrera and other tracks. Reviewers highlight strong data, customization, and ongoing developer support with frequent updates. Common concerns center on add-on pricing and subscriptions, limited ghost-car stats, and occasional audio or stability issues. Overall, SmartRace is viewed as essential for enthusiasts and a game changer for the hobby, offering broad track compatibility and a growing toolset for practice, prep, and competition.

### Pros

- Extensive feature set with robust tracking and statistics for races, cars, and drivers (layouts, widgets, championships)
- Easy to use and intuitive UI with a clean layout
- Realistic, competitive experience that enhances the Carrera slot-car hobby and adds depth
- Excellent developer support and frequent updates driven by user feedback
- Broad compatibility and add-on ecosystem (weather, penalties, pit stops) with options for external displays and cross-track use

### Cons

- In-app purchases and add-on pricing/subscription model can be confusing or annoying for some users
- Ghost car statistics are limited or missing when counting multiple ghost cars in races
- Audio/sound issues (ambient sounds not always working or incorrect cues) and occasional stability-related bugs

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id978458576)