Comparison

sPOD Bantam vs TRIGGER ACS Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

TRIGGER ACS Plus

Control wireless accessory systems for vehicles, including lighting and power functions. Customize settings, monitor battery voltage, and set alerts for low power. Simplify accessory installation by eliminating the need for extensive wiring.

Highlights
  • Control wireless accessory controllers
  • Manage power and dimming functions
  • Strobe feature for lighting
  • Set switch function (toggle/momentary)
  • Customize accessory names
  • Monitor battery voltage
  • Set low-voltage cut-off and alerts
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Control our ever expanding TRIGGER Wireless Accessory Controller System with our all new completely redesigned app! Connect to our TRIGGER 6 SHOOTER and 4 PLUS Wireless Controllers, and now the new ONE Bluetooth Relay! Control power and dimming functions as well as a strobe feature when used with LED or conventional lighting. It is simple to set up and allows for user customization. Use the app to “Trigger” lights from outside the vehicle whenever you might need to activate an accessory on demand. App features, Universal: - Dim and/or flash connected lights - Set switch function to either standard toggle or momentary - Set and edit custom accessory names App Features, 6 Shooter only: - Monitor voltage of connected battery - Set custom low-voltage cut-off value to shut down the controller - Set alerts if battery falls below user defined low-voltage threshold - Customize switch back-light colors, save and recall favorites The Trigger Wireless Accessory Control Systems save time and simplify installation of your electronic accessories! Eliminate the need to run wires under the dash or through the firewall of your vehicle. Once installed, setup instructions are available in-app or see our website www.triggercontroller.com for product support and how-to videos.

Screenshots

sPOD Bantam1 screens
TRIGGER ACS Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: sPOD Bantam at 2.5 against TRIGGER ACS Plus's 1.8. TRIGGER ACS Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. sPOD Bantam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TRIGGER ACS Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

sPOD Bantam holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of sPOD Bantam's written reviews are positive against 21% of TRIGGER ACS Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
sPOD Bantam versus TRIGGER ACS Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersPOD BantamTRIGGER ACS Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (67 ratings) — better1.8 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews — better21.4% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better43
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopersPODOracle

Customer experience

sPOD Bantam

All ratings61 ratings
Positive32.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative55.7%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive26.4%
Neutral15.1%
Negative58.5%

TRIGGER ACS Plus

All ratings42 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative73.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative71.4%

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

TRIGGER ACS Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

sPOD Bantam

One-time1
  • Bantam Pro-Series$29.99
None

TRIGGER ACS Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sPOD Bantam free?
sPOD Bantam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TRIGGER ACS Plus free?
TRIGGER ACS Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, sPOD Bantam or TRIGGER ACS Plus?
sPOD Bantam is rated higher. sPOD Bantam averages 2.5 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while TRIGGER ACS Plus averages 1.8 from 43 ratings.
Do sPOD Bantam or TRIGGER ACS Plus have ads?
Neither sPOD Bantam nor TRIGGER ACS Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sPOD Bantam or TRIGGER ACS Plus?
sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, and TRIGGER ACS Plus every 3 months. Most recently, sPOD Bantam was updated on October 22, 2026 and TRIGGER ACS Plus on October 21, 2026.

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