GraviTrax vs Scalextric ARC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GraviTrax
Design and experience custom ball tracks with a free editor. Explore physics principles like gravity and magnetism as you build and test your creations. Share your unique track designs with friends and discover new possibilities.
- Free track editor
- Interactive ball rolling simulation
- Multiple camera angles
- Share track designs with friends
- Physics-based gameplay (gravity, magnetism, kinetics)
- Extendable track system
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GraviTrax – the interactive ball track system from Ravensburger for your mobile or tablet. Use the free app for the GraviTrax ball track system with its free editor to build your very own fantastic tracks, and then roll the balls as you watch from different angles. Try endless new combinations and come up with new ideas to build your tracks. Experience the tracks interactively and follow the balls from a variety of camera angles. And in the latest version of the app you can share you tracks with your friends. The GraviTrax ball track system lets you build your own track worlds according to the laws of gravity. Use the construction elements to create a fast-paced course where balls roll to their destination with the help of magnetism, kinetics and gravity. The GraviTrax ball track system makes gravity a fun learning experience which can be extended with countless expansions. Unlimited fun guaranteed! The starter kit and the action-packed expansions are now available in all well-stocked toy shops and online stores.
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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GraviTrax at 4.4 against Scalextric ARC's 2.8. GraviTrax also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 42%) and ratings volume (152 vs 14). Scalextric ARC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. GraviTrax sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scalextric ARC asks for nothing beyond the download.
GraviTrax holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GraviTrax has 152 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of GraviTrax's written reviews are positive against 42% of Scalextric ARC's.
GraviTrax ships an update every 5 months, Scalextric ARC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GraviTrax | Scalextric ARC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (152 ratings) — better | 2.8 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews — better | 41.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 152 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 200 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ravensburger Verlag GmbH | Hornby Hobbies Ltd |
Customer experience
GraviTrax
Scalextric ARC
User reviews
GraviTrax
From 152 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app for marble runs
- 🚀 Unlimited pieces to build with
- 🎨 Ability to view tracks from different angles
- 💡 Potential to test real-life tracks virtually
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs with certain elements like the lift and spirals
- 🔒 In-app purchase required for full functionality
- 📦 Lack of integration with physical sets owned
- 🔧 Limited customization options for track building
Scalextric ARC
From 14 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Enhances racing experience
- 🎧 Great sound effects
- 🛠️ Good support and quick fixes
- 👍 Easy to use once learned
- 🚀 Works great for many users
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 📉 Inconsistent performance
- ❌ Tournament mode issues
- 🚗 Limited car and track library
- 🔌 Power supply lacks on/off switch
Bugs and requests
GraviTrax
Reported bugs
4 issues- Marble gets stuck on certain track elements
- Saving and loading tracks not working properly
- Placement of clear platforms and supports is limited
- Zipline functionality not working as expected
Requested features
6 requests- Add more track designs and layouts
- Implement a parts inventory system
- Allow sharing and downloading of user-created tracks
- Improve UI/UX for easier track building
- Add support for new Gravitrax expansions
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- Introduce a Gravitrax Junior mode
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
GraviTrax
- GraviTrax PRO$0.99
Scalextric ARC
No in-app purchases
