Comparison

Scalextric SparkPlug vs Race Start Reaction

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
Features
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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

Race Start Reaction

Features
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How fast can you react when the lights go out? Race Start Reaction is a focused reaction-time test inspired by the excitement of a Grand Prix starting grid. Train your reflexes, improve your focus, and discover how quickly you can react to the lights. KEY FEATURES • Precision Reaction Timer Measure your response time to the millisecond and track results down to three decimal places. • Realistic Five-Light Race Start Start the sequence, stay focused, and react as soon as all five lights go out. Tap too early and you will receive a False Start. • Personal Best and Progress History Review your best result, recent attempts, average reaction time, fastest result, and progress over time. Progress History is available to every player. • Global Game Center Leaderboard Compare your best reaction time with players around the world and aim for the top of the Fastest Reaction Times leaderboard. Game Center sign-in is optional; you can play without an account. • Light and Dark Appearance Choose the Light or Dark interface from Settings. Your preference is saved for your next session. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap START to begin the race-start sequence. 2. Wait while the five lights are on. 3. React when all the lights go out. 4. Review your time and compare it with your personal best. A false start is recorded when you tap before the lights go out. Try again, refine your timing, and build a faster, more consistent reaction. REMOVE ADS Upgrade to the optional Remove Ads subscription for an interruption-free experience without banner and full-screen advertisements. The subscription renews weekly. Pricing and renewal details are shown before purchase and in the Apple subscription confirmation screen. No subscription is required to play the game. The core reaction test and Progress History are available to all players. SUPPORT Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Visit our support page: https://sites.google.com/view/race-start-reaction-test-time/home LEGAL Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/race-start-reaction-test-time/home By using Race Start Reaction, you agree to Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement and the applicable Terms of Use.

Screenshots

Scalextric SparkPlug4 screens
Race Start Reaction4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scalextric SparkPlug at none against Race Start Reaction's 1. Scalextric SparkPlug also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Race Start Reaction sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Scalextric SparkPlug asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scalextric SparkPlug ships an update every 4 months, Race Start Reaction every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scalextric SparkPlug versus Race Start Reaction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScalextric SparkPlugRace Start Reaction
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHornby Hobbies LtdKagan Harputlu

In-app purchases

None

Scalextric SparkPlug

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Race Start Reaction

Subscriptions1
  • Race Start Pro - No Ads$0.997 Days

Questions

Is Scalextric SparkPlug free?
Scalextric SparkPlug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Race Start Reaction free?
Race Start Reaction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scalextric SparkPlug or Race Start Reaction have ads?
Race Start Reaction shows ads; Scalextric SparkPlug does not.
Which is updated more often, Scalextric SparkPlug or Race Start Reaction?
Scalextric SparkPlug ships an update every 4 months, and Race Start Reaction every 5 months. Most recently, Scalextric SparkPlug was updated on October 26, 2026 and Race Start Reaction on October 28, 2026.

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