sPOD Bantam vs Amp’d 2.0
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
Amp’d 2.0
Instantly adjust your vehicle's throttle response wirelessly. This advanced device and app combination eliminates delays, giving you full control over how your car drives. Customize or select from pre-set throttle curves for an enhanced driving experience.
- Wireless Bluetooth control
- Eliminates throttle response delays
- 5 preset throttle curves
- Thousands of custom curve possibilities
- Intuitive guides and tutorials
- Bluetooth pairing
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Take your throttle sensitivity adjustment wireless! The Amp’d 2.0 throttle sensitivity booster is the most advanced throttle modification device on the market today. Amp’d removes the throttle response delays, instantly putting you in total control of your vehicle’s throttle response. The wireless Bluetooth switch is an industry exclusive feature and the Amp’d 2.0 app provides unparalleled control over your throttle experience. Amp’d 2.0 is pre-loaded with 5 preset throttle curves and thousands of custom curve possibilities. Newer vehicles on the market reduce throttle response, and we feel that you paid for a powerful vehicle, so you should have full control over how it drives! This Bluetooth App provides full control over the Amp’d 2.0 Throttle Sensitivity Booster. You will have the ability to instantly select from 5 preset throttle curves or customize your own throttle curve and save it into the device so you can alternate from custom curves and preset curves in seconds. The Amp’d app will find your Amp’d 2.0 module via Bluetooth and pairs in no time. Our intuitive guides and tutorials will help you fully understand how to use the app to improve your driving experience
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Amp’d 2.0 at 5.0 against sPOD Bantam's 2.5. Amp’d 2.0 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). sPOD Bantam's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (67 vs 5). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. sPOD Bantam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Amp’d 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Amp’d 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: sPOD Bantam has 67 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, Amp’d 2.0 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | sPOD Bantam | Amp’d 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (67 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 12 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 | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | sPOD | Holley Performance Products |
Customer experience
sPOD Bantam
Amp’d 2.0
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
Amp’d 2.0
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
sPOD Bantam
- Bantam Pro-Series$29.99
Amp’d 2.0
No in-app purchases
