sPOD Bantam vs DDMALL HIPM
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
DDMALL HIPM
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The DDMALL HIPM APP needs to be used together with the DDMALL HIPM video management and switching system. Features on the HIPM app include: 1. Real-time preview of input and output video signals. 2. Switch any input video source to any output port for display in real time. 3. The input and output video parameters can be adjusted to adapt to different video effect requirements. 4. Multiple device groups can be created, and one mobile phone can manage multiple independent HIPM video management and switching systems. 5. Data sharing is possible. Family and friends can control the HIPM video management and switching system together to share the joy of video. 6. Provide encryption settings to protect the data security of the HIPM video management and switching system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: sPOD Bantam at every 3 months against DDMALL HIPM's every 9 months. sPOD Bantam also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, DDMALL HIPM every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | sPOD Bantam | DDMALL HIPM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (67 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | sPOD | 4KDVB Technologies Co.,Ltd |
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
DDMALL HIPM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
sPOD Bantam
No in-app purchases
DDMALL HIPM
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is sPOD Bantam free?
Is DDMALL HIPM free?
Do sPOD Bantam or DDMALL HIPM have ads?
Which is updated more often, sPOD Bantam or DDMALL HIPM?
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