sPOD Bantam vs 619 Config
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
619 Config
This utility tool allows users to write, rewrite, and read configuration parameters for specific CFX3 and CFX5 models. It facilitates Bluetooth pairing via QR code scanning and verifies parameter correctness.
- Write configuration parameters
- Rewrite configuration parameters
- Read configuration parameter values
- Bluetooth pairing via QR code
- Scan CFX3 rating label for parameters
- Supports specific CFX3 models
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A production or warranty tool, write or rewrite configuration parameters to CFX3 or CFX5: • Bluetooth pairing with the device by scanning the QR code on HMI • Scan the QR code on CFX3 rating label to writing the parameters in the CFX3 • Read configuration parameter value in CFX3 to check if it is correct The CFX3 APPs works for the following set of CFX models: CFX3 35, CFX3 45, CFX3 55, CFX3 55IM, CFX3 75DZ, CFX3 95DZ, CFX3 100.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: sPOD Bantam at 2.5 against 619 Config's 1.0. sPOD Bantam also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 0%) and ratings volume (67 vs 9). 619 Config's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: sPOD Bantam has 67 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of sPOD Bantam's written reviews are positive against 0% of 619 Config's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | sPOD Bantam | 619 Config |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (67 ratings) — better | 1.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | sPOD | Dometic Group AB |
Customer experience
sPOD Bantam
619 Config
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
619 Config
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
sPOD Bantam
No in-app purchases
619 Config
No in-app purchases
