We'll have a look at the differences between these two games.
Players, sets and promotions
The two games don't differ so largely in this area. Both games have a large database of current players who are available for trading. However, Fifa does naturally have a much larger base of players from all around the world, while Madden is limited to the players of the 32 teams, free agents and former players. This has forced Madden to introduce several versions of the same players, such as Marshawn Lynch who currently has 5 cards. Both games have the same structure of bronze, silver, gold and elite/rare players.
Player upgrading differ a little bit. Madden has the bronze and silver player upgrades while Fifa has the player exchange, where the rarity of the reward is based on the quality of players exchanged.
Fifa dosen't include sets like Madden does. Instead, players are obtained through packs or the Transfer List. The sets do give Madden a new dimension in trading and collectibles.
The two games also do have differences in promotions. Madden has a lot of promotions based on time of year such as Thanksgiving, Breast Cancer Awareness and end-of-season Superlatives. EA caters more to on-field events such as Team of the week and Season finales.
In-game trading - Auction House vs. Transfer List
In-game trading is a huge part of Madden Mobile and is essential for the game experience. However, the complexity of the auction house dynamics can be very confusing for newer players and tends to alienate beginners. Veteran players have usually acquainted themselves with the auction house and know how to make a large amount of coins doing so.
In comparison, the Fifa Transfer list is much less user friendly, but is also a much smaller part of the game. The Transfer list can be seen as a way to fill your starting 11 or get the necessary players, but not for intense coin making.
Challenges - Live events and season games vs. Skill games and Single player season
Season games in Madden Mobile is a real killer, but also necessary for the best player in the game. It's by far the most boring part of the game, playing 19 games in a season. Fifa has a far better structure with several different leagues of difficulty and rewards, making the overall experience more exciting.
Madden does however provide far more live-events than Fifa has skill games. Fifa is limited to 3 skill games a day with certain restrictions for playing, while Madden has several live events daily and special live events weekly or seasonal. The Fifa challenges though are much more fun to play, as Maddens live events are limited to throwing, catching or running for a certain amount of yards.
The stamina system in the two games also vary. Madden Mobile has a stamina bar, where season games, live-events, Head-to-Head etc. cost a certain amount of stamina. Fifa dosen't have a stamina bar, but rather the players get worn out, injured or suspended with overuse.
Multiplayer games - Head-to-Head vs. Online Seasons
Head-to-Head has been an Achilles-heel of Madden too. The lacking turn-by-turn playing style can be very boring and has very little reward. Here Fifa does support playing other players, though the system is far from perfect. Mostly, there will be little delay or lag in multiplayer games, but it works and playing against other players is a huge advantage compared to Madden Mobile.
In Summary
The two games, while created under similar formats, do vary considerably. Fifa has far superior in-game playing options while Madden severely lacks in this area. Madden is superior in promotions, trading and collectibles. The real fun of Fifa lies in the playing while the real fun of Madden is in the collecting of cards.
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Best?
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Madden Mobile
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Fifa UT
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Player Cards selection
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X
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Sets/Collectibles
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X
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Promotions
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X
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In-game Trading
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X
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Stamina
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X
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Challenges/Live-event
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X
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Single player
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X
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Multiplayer
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X
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