sPOD Bantam vs JKBlaster
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
JKBlaster
This utility app connects to a separate WiFi OBD2 device to modify calibrations and access live data for 2007-2018 Jeep JK vehicles. It allows for DTC scanning and viewing real-time vehicle information. The app can be browsed without the hardware.
- Modify vehicle calibrations
- Access live features
- DTC scanning
- View live data
- WiFi OBD2 device communication
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JKBlaster is a cutting edge mobile application designed for 2007-2018 Jeep JK vehicles for the separately sold JKBlaster Wifi OBD2 device. The application communicates over a WiFi point with the required JKBlaster hardware sold at https://www.zautomotive.com/ to modify vehicle calibrations, live features, dtc scanning, live data and more. While a device is required for full functionality of the application, it is not required to open and browse the application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: JKBlaster at 4.0 against sPOD Bantam's 2.6. JKBlaster also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). sPOD Bantam's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, 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. JKBlaster asks for nothing beyond the download.
JKBlaster holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: sPOD Bantam has 61 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of sPOD Bantam's written reviews are positive against 25% of JKBlaster'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, JKBlaster every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | sPOD Bantam | JKBlaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (61 ratings) | 4.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| 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 | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | sPOD | JND Collections, Inc |
Customer experience
sPOD Bantam
JKBlaster
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
JKBlaster
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
sPOD Bantam
- Bantam Pro-Series$29.99
JKBlaster
No in-app purchases
