# sPOD Bantam vs JKBlaster

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | sPOD Bantam | JKBlaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spod-bantam/id1256843949/reviews) | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jkblaster/id1532787247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **26.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 251 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sPOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039971378) | [JND Collections, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534014356) |

## 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


### JKBlaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jkblaster/id1532787247)

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.

**Highlights:** Modify vehicle calibrations, Access live features, DTC scanning, View live data, WiFi OBD2 device communication

**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 JKBlaster free?

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

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

JKBlaster is rated higher. sPOD Bantam averages 2.6 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while JKBlaster averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do sPOD Bantam or JKBlaster have ads?

Neither sPOD Bantam nor JKBlaster shows ads.

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

sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, and JKBlaster every 5 weeks. Most recently, sPOD Bantam was updated on October 14, 2026 and JKBlaster on October 3, 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.*