Pettson's Memo vs Scalextric SparkPlug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pettson's Memo
Engage in a memory matching game with charming characters and their cat. Explore six unique game modes, including picture counting, math, sound, and logic challenges. Enjoy solo play, compete with a friend, or test your skills against the computer.
- Six creative memo game modes
- Play solo, with a friend, or against AI
- Three difficulty levels
- Original artwork
- Kid-friendly interface
- No in-app purchases
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Let's play memo with Pettson and his cat Findus. Pettson has made it extra challenging by creating six different game modes: Regular memo, Picture count memo, Math memo, Sound memo, Logic memo and the exciting Memo memo! Play by yourself, with a friend or against Pettson! With three different difficulty levels, the game suits children of all ages! - 6 different creative ways to play memo! - Play by yourself, against a friend or a computer opponent - Fantastic original artwork! - Kid-friendly interface! - No in-app purchases.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Scalextric SparkPlug at Free against Pettson's Memo's $3.99. Scalextric SparkPlug also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Pettson's Memo's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (58% vs 20%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Scalextric SparkPlug is free to download; Pettson's Memo costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pettson's Memo holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Pettson's Memo's written reviews are positive against 20% of Scalextric SparkPlug's.
Pettson's Memo ships an update every 2 months, Scalextric SparkPlug every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pettson's Memo | Scalextric SparkPlug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 194 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Filimundus AB | Hornby Hobbies Ltd |
Customer experience
Pettson's Memo
Scalextric SparkPlug
In-app purchases
Pettson's Memo
No in-app purchases
Scalextric SparkPlug
No in-app purchases
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