Comparison

Scalextric SparkPlug vs Formula 3D Legend Stunts

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

Head to head
About

Scalextric SparkPlug

Control your Scalextric cars wirelessly using a smart device or a dedicated controller. Personalize your racing experience with custom profiles, sound effects, and adjustable controls. Enjoy a wire-free racing setup for enhanced gameplay.

Highlights
  • Wireless smart device control
  • Wireless controller support
  • Single player and versus modes
  • Speed boost and restrict functions
  • Customizable race profiles
  • Sound and rumble effects
  • Adjustable button layout
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Spark Plug is the latest innovation from Scalextric which allows you to race your car using a mobile device or wireless controller (both sold separately). Simply plug the Spark Plug dongle into your Scalextric analogue powerbase, rather than a traditional hand controller, and race away. No more wires! 
Smart Device in app features include: • Single Player or Versus Mode options. • Option to use smart device vs hand controller on single player option. • Function to BOOST your own and RESTRICT your opponent’s speed. • Rumble and sound effects. 
Personalise your race profile within app and racing experience: • Name. • Include your image from your library or camera. • Controller skin. • Select music from either the app or your own library. • Engine sound • Button layout – right-handed or left-handed option. Wireless Controller in app features include: • Select between 5 pre-set throttle profiles.
Control, Drive, Sport, Race or Nitro! • Create and customize your own controller profile. To use this App, you must purchase either a Spark Plug Dongle (C8333) or Wireless Controller (C8336). 
 Scalextric Spark Plug is compatible with Scalextric 1:32 scale power bases.

About

Formula 3D Legend Stunts

Experience thrilling Formula car stunts with a variety of vehicles and challenging levels. Perform high-speed maneuvers on diverse ramps, showcasing realistic 3D graphics and exciting gameplay.

Highlights
  • Variety of ramps for stunts
  • 14+ different Formula stunt cars
  • Realistic 3D graphics
  • Hunting and crashing gameplay
  • Challenging levels
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Be ready for the amazing fun of Formula Car Legends! Become a Top Racer Stuntman and prove your worth. Do whatever it takes to be the Legends of Formula f1s. Features of Formula 3D Legend Stunts: * Variety of Ramps to perform Stunts on. * 14+ Different Formula Stunt Cars. * Realistic 3D Graphics and Stunts. * Hunting, Crashing, and performing stunts of Top Speed Formula Car. * A huge amount of different challenging levels.

Screenshots

Scalextric SparkPlug4 screens
Formula 3D Legend Stunts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Formula 3D Legend Stunts at 3.7 against Scalextric SparkPlug's 3.0. Scalextric SparkPlug's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. Formula 3D Legend Stunts sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Scalextric SparkPlug asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Formula 3D Legend Stunts holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scalextric SparkPlug ships an update every 4 months, Formula 3D Legend Stunts every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scalextric SparkPlug versus Formula 3D Legend Stunts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScalextric SparkPlugFormula 3D Legend Stunts
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB198 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHornby Hobbies LtdUsama Nawaz

Customer experience

Scalextric SparkPlug

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%

Formula 3D Legend Stunts

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Scalextric SparkPlug

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Formula 3D Legend Stunts

One-time6
  • 75000 Coins$1.99
  • Purchase 150k Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Unlock All Levels$6.99
  • Unlock All Formulas$9.99
  • Unlock Everything$15.99

Questions

Is Scalextric SparkPlug free?
Scalextric SparkPlug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Formula 3D Legend Stunts free?
Formula 3D Legend Stunts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scalextric SparkPlug or Formula 3D Legend Stunts?
Formula 3D Legend Stunts is rated higher. Scalextric SparkPlug averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Formula 3D Legend Stunts averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Scalextric SparkPlug or Formula 3D Legend Stunts have ads?
Formula 3D Legend Stunts shows ads; Scalextric SparkPlug does not.
Which is updated more often, Scalextric SparkPlug or Formula 3D Legend Stunts?
Scalextric SparkPlug ships an update every 4 months, and Formula 3D Legend Stunts every 13 months. Most recently, Scalextric SparkPlug was updated on August 3, 2026 and Formula 3D Legend Stunts on June 3, 2026.

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