sPOD Bantam vs Diode Dynamics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
sPOD Bantam
Control and program your sPOD Bantam and other sPOD BLE devices wirelessly. Customize switch functions like linking, flashing, strobing, and dimming. Personalize switch colors and icons for a tailored experience.
- Program sPOD BantamX & SourceLT
- Configure switch linking, flash, strobe, momentary, dimming
- Customize switch colors and icons
- Wireless control via iPhone/iPad
- Support for multiple sPOD BLE products
- Switch between multiple sources
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This App is compatible with our sPOD Bantam and other sPOD BLE products, see below: Used to: - Program and control our sPOD BantamX & SourceLT - Program switch linking, flash, strobe, momentary and dimming functions - Program switch colors and icons - Multiple Source select by swiping left or right - Wireless control of the BantamX SourceLT with an iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini Additional support for the following sPOD BLE products through a single unified App: - Bantam - SE Bluetooth Module - HD Switch - Bluetooth Enabled Touchscreen - RCPM
Diode Dynamics
Control Bluetooth-enabled LED lighting with a wide range of customization. Choose from an unlimited color palette, create dynamic lighting effects like fades and strobes, or sync your lights to music. Manage multiple controllers individually or group them for a unified look.
- Unlimited color selection
- Custom fade, strobe, and flash modes
- Music synchronization
- Control multiple controllers
- Group controllers for unified control
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With this app, you can fully control bluetooth-enabled Diode Dynamics LED Lighting! Use the color wheel to choose from an unlimited array of colors, build custom fade, strobe, and flashing modes, or sync to music. Connect to multiple Diode Dynamics Bluetooth controllers or BT-enabled LED lamps, controlling them individually or grouping together, to achieve your custom look!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diode Dynamics at none against sPOD Bantam's 1. Diode Dynamics also leads on rating (2.9 vs 2.5). sPOD Bantam's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 34 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. sPOD Bantam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Diode Dynamics asks for nothing beyond the download.
Diode Dynamics holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 56 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 26% and 26% positive.
sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, Diode Dynamics every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | sPOD Bantam | Diode Dynamics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (67 ratings) | 2.9 (56 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews — better | 25.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 56 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 34 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | sPOD | Diode Dynamics LLC |
Customer experience
sPOD Bantam
Diode Dynamics
Bugs and requests
sPOD Bantam
Reported bugs
15 issues- Bluetooth connection takes multiple attempts
- App disconnects randomly
- Cannot update Bantam X
- Pairing box disappears too quickly
- Bluetooth connection range is very limited
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- Firmware update bricks Bantam X
- New app does not support old HD panel
- Pro version not available for download
- App prompts for a PIN that isn't published
- Switches turn off within 30 seconds
- App hijacks phone functionality
- Random glitches and program issues
- Updating the app erases customizations
- Dimming of backlighting doesn't work on old models
- Access screen timeout function doesn't work on old models
Requested features
14 requests- Apple CarPlay compatibility
- Portrait mode support
- Separate dimmer for each button
- Preset brightness for each switch
- Apple Watch app
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- Marine model version
- Waterproof design
- Split screen on iPad Pro
- Strobe rate controls
- Text color selection
- Font customization
- More icons
- Mirror icon option
- Intermittent strobe feature
Diode Dynamics
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
sPOD Bantam
- Bantam Pro-Series$29.99
Diode Dynamics
No in-app purchases
