sPOD Bantam vs TuN Mobile
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
TuN Mobile
Control and configure compatible JL Audio DSP amplifiers using your iPad. The app offers a clear interface optimized for specific products and includes a simulation mode for offline setup. Requires a Bluetooth accessory for connection.
- Configure JL Audio DSP amplifiers
- Bluetooth LE connection
- Product-specific user interface
- Simulation mode for offline setup
- Compatible with VXi and MVi amplifiers
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Use your iPad to set up and command the complete DSP feature set of a compatible JL Audio DSP-based amplifier, via Bluetooth LE connection. TüN™ automatically recognizes a compatible JL Audio product and offers a clear user interface optimized for that specific product. A simulation mode is included to simulate any product or perform offline setup. TüN™ Mobile 3.1 is compatible with JL Audio VXi and MVi amplifiers. It is not compatible with FiX™ or TwK™ processors. Important: requires a VXi-BTC Bluetooth® Communicator accessory connected to VXi or MVi amplifier or hub
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TuN Mobile at 4.0 against sPOD Bantam's 2.5. TuN Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). sPOD Bantam's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. sPOD Bantam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TuN Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
TuN Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: sPOD Bantam has 67 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.
sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, TuN Mobile every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | sPOD Bantam | TuN Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (67 ratings) | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | sPOD | Garmin |
Customer experience
sPOD Bantam
TuN Mobile
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
TuN Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
sPOD Bantam
- Bantam Pro-Series$29.99
TuN Mobile
No in-app purchases
