Comparison

Scalextric SparkPlug vs An0th3r

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

An0th3r

Features
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Anyone is an interactive storytelling app where your choices matter. Dive into captivating adventures with unique AI characters who respond to your decisions in real-time. FEATURES: • Multiple Storylines - Explore diverse narratives from mysterious labyrinths to interstellar journeys • Real-time Chat Interface - Communicate naturally with story characters • Branching Paths - Your decisions shape the story outcome • Immersive Text Adventures - Experience thrilling, emotional, and suspenseful tales Download now and start your adventure!

Screenshots

Scalextric SparkPlug4 screens
An0th3r4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scalextric SparkPlug at none against An0th3r's 3. Scalextric SparkPlug also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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. An0th3r sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Scalextric SparkPlug asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scalextric SparkPlug ships an update every 4 months, An0th3r every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scalextric SparkPlug versus An0th3r: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScalextric SparkPlugAn0th3r
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB9 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperHornby Hobbies Ltdduloveni Cultural Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Scalextric SparkPlug

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

An0th3r

One-time3
  • Another credits$1.99
  • Another credits pro$4.99
  • Another credits max$9.99

Questions

Is Scalextric SparkPlug free?
Scalextric SparkPlug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is An0th3r free?
An0th3r is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scalextric SparkPlug or An0th3r have ads?
Neither Scalextric SparkPlug nor An0th3r shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scalextric SparkPlug or An0th3r?
Scalextric SparkPlug ships an update every 4 months, and An0th3r every 2 months. Most recently, Scalextric SparkPlug was updated on October 9, 2026 and An0th3r on October 14, 2026.

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