# sPOD Bantam vs Trax4

The clearest difference is rating: Trax4 at 4.0 against sPOD Bantam's 2.5. Trax4 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). sPOD Bantam's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 11) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. sPOD Bantam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trax4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Trax4 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 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of sPOD Bantam's written reviews are positive against 20% of Trax4's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, Trax4 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | sPOD Bantam | Trax4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spod-bantam/id1256843949/reviews) | **[4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trax4/id1526380550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **26.4% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 251 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sPOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039971378) | [Intermotive Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526380552) |

## What reviewers say

### sPOD Bantam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spod-bantam/id1256843949)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bantam Pro-Series | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Customizable icons and labels
- 👍 Easy to use for advanced users
- 💡 Great for controlling lights remotely
- 👍 New UI is awesome
- 👍 Smoother app experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 App disconnects randomly
- 🐛 Pairing issues
- 🐛 App is unreliable
- 🐛 UI is clunky and difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connection takes multiple attempts
- App disconnects randomly
- Cannot update Bantam X
- Pairing box disappears too quickly
- Bluetooth connection range is very limited

**Requested features**

- Apple CarPlay compatibility
- Portrait mode support
- Separate dimmer for each button
- Preset brightness for each switch
- Apple Watch app


### Trax4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trax4/id1526380550)

This utility app displays real-time fuel levels, Miles To Empty (MTE), and diagnostic data from a connected Trax4 module. It provides essential vehicle information for monitoring and maintenance.

**Highlights:** Fuel level monitoring, Miles To Empty (MTE) display, Diagnostic information, Trax4 module integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is sPOD Bantam free?

sPOD Bantam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trax4 free?

Trax4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, sPOD Bantam or Trax4?

Trax4 is rated higher. sPOD Bantam averages 2.5 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Trax4 averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do sPOD Bantam or Trax4 have ads?

Neither sPOD Bantam nor Trax4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, sPOD Bantam or Trax4?

sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, and Trax4 every 4 months. Most recently, sPOD Bantam was updated on October 22, 2026 and Trax4 on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*