sPOD Bantam vs ARB Zero Fridge Connect
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
ARB Zero Fridge Connect
Control your refrigerator's temperature, cooling speed, and check for fault indications directly from your mobile device via Bluetooth. This utility app allows for convenient remote management of your fridge's functions.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Temperature control
- Cooling speed adjustment
- Fault indication checks
- Remote fridge management
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via mobile bluetooth,can control fridge temperature,cooling speed and check faulty indication functions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARB Zero Fridge Connect at none against sPOD Bantam's 1. ARB Zero Fridge Connect also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 26%). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. sPOD Bantam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ARB Zero Fridge Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.5 for sPOD Bantam against 2.4 for ARB Zero Fridge Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 23 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of sPOD Bantam's written reviews are positive against 36% of ARB Zero Fridge Connect's.
sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, ARB Zero Fridge Connect every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | sPOD Bantam | ARB Zero Fridge Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (67 ratings) — better | 2.4 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | 36.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 23 |
| 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 | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | sPOD | ARB Corporation Limited |
Customer experience
sPOD Bantam
ARB Zero Fridge Connect
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
ARB Zero Fridge Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
sPOD Bantam
- Bantam Pro-Series$29.99
ARB Zero Fridge Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is sPOD Bantam free?
Is ARB Zero Fridge Connect free?
Which has better reviews, sPOD Bantam or ARB Zero Fridge Connect?
Do sPOD Bantam or ARB Zero Fridge Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, sPOD Bantam or ARB Zero Fridge Connect?
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