Comparison

Scalextric ARC vs RNLI Storm Force Rescue

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

Head to head
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!

About

RNLI Storm Force Rescue

Race against the clock to save lives at sea in this thrilling rescue game. Navigate challenging conditions and utilize various rescue vehicles to reach casualties before time runs out. Experience simulated lifesaving missions inspired by real RNLI operations.

Highlights
  • Multiple rescue vehicles
  • Challenging sea conditions
  • Time-based rescue missions
  • Character selection
  • High score challenges
  • Inspired by real-life rescues
Features
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Help! Someone is in danger at sea! Take to the water and save lives in the RNLI’s Storm Force Rescue game. Race against time to get to casualties and bring them back to safety before the time runs out. Inspired by the lifesaving work of the RNLI, choose from five characters as you tackle different rescue scenarios. Just like an RNLI lifesaver, use your skills to navigate the challenging conditions on the back of a rescue board, an RNLI rescue watercraft, and three types of lifeboat. Face increasingly tough conditions, from rip currents and rocks to wailing winds and big waves. Can you get to the casualties in time? SURF TO THE RESCUE on the back of an RNLI lifeguard rescue board. Swipe as fast as you can to get to the casualties in time! SKI TO THE RESCUE on an RNLI rescue watercraft. Dodge waves and obstacles to get to the swimmers in danger. MOTOR TO THE RESCUE in a D class inshore lifeboat. Battle waves and surf to rescue people in the water. POWER TO THE RESCUE in a Shannon class lifeboat. The crew of a sinking fishing boat is in danger. Will you get there in time? LAUNCH TO THE RESCUE in a Tamar class lifeboat. Fly down a slipway, brave big waves and dodge treacherous rocks as you race to save lives. Storm Force Rescue has been created for the RNLI’s 200th anniversary. Join us in marking 200 years of saving lives at sea by playing this game and challenging your friends to beat your high scores. So, are you ready to answer the call to rescue? Download now and start saving lives! Share your scores and screenshots on our socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RNLI Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/RNLI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RNLI

Screenshots

Scalextric ARC4 screens
RNLI Storm Force Rescue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scalextric ARC at every 3 months against RNLI Storm Force Rescue's every 27 months. Scalextric ARC also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). RNLI Storm Force Rescue's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 42%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scalextric ARC ships an update every 3 months, RNLI Storm Force Rescue every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scalextric ARC versus RNLI Storm Force Rescue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScalextric ARCRNLI Storm Force Rescue
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB695 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHornby Hobbies LtdR.N.L.I. (SALES) LIMITED

Customer experience

Scalextric ARC

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

RNLI Storm Force Rescue

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and 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

RNLI Storm Force Rescue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scalextric ARC

No in-app purchases

None

RNLI Storm Force Rescue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scalextric ARC free?
Scalextric ARC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RNLI Storm Force Rescue free?
RNLI Storm Force Rescue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scalextric ARC or RNLI Storm Force Rescue have ads?
Neither Scalextric ARC nor RNLI Storm Force Rescue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scalextric ARC or RNLI Storm Force Rescue?
Scalextric ARC ships an update every 3 months, and RNLI Storm Force Rescue every 27 months. Most recently, Scalextric ARC was updated on November 11, 2026 and RNLI Storm Force Rescue on October 30, 2026.

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