Comparison

sPOD Bantam vs Edge EZX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Edge EZX

Enhance your late model diesel truck's performance with this app, offering improved drivability, mileage, and power. Control features like tire size calibration and DPF regens via a smartphone interface. Built-in safety features protect your engine.

Highlights
  • Improved drivability, mileage, and power
  • Interactive smartphone app control
  • 5 adjustable power levels
  • Tire size calibration
  • Manual DPF regens
  • TPMS adjustment
  • Built-in turbo timer
Features
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The EZX from Edge Products offers late model diesel truck owners better drivability, improved mileage and more power through an all-new module with an interactive smartphone app like nothing else on the market. Developed specifically for late model Ram 6.7L Cummins, Ford 6.7L Power Stroke diesel and Chevy 3.0L Duramax, the EZX builds upon our popular Edge EZ box that has led the market for more than a decade with mild power gains and modest mileage improvements. Using the industry's most advanced technology, our new smartphone interface offers unmatched adjustability over your trucks features. The simple plug n’ play under hood module integrates seamlessly with your truck for complete control over your driving experience with 5 power levels adjustable on the fly. Using factory steering wheel controls, the factory gauge cluster and our integrated app, the EZX adds the extra power and throttle response your diesel needs. Our emissions safe tuning offers broad usable power gains you’ll feel while towing and daily driving. This smartphone app offers simple control over features like tire size calibration, manual DPF regens, TPMS adjustment, and even a built-in turbo timer (options vary by vehicle make and model). Built-in safety features like Engine Coolant Temperature protection offers the peace of mind knowing your engine always performs to the best of its ability without potential of harm from the added power. Pick up the all-new EZX module anywhere Edge Products devices are sold and download the app now!

Screenshots

sPOD Bantam1 screens
Edge EZX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: sPOD Bantam at 26% against Edge EZX's 0%. sPOD Bantam also leads on ratings volume (67 vs 11) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Edge EZX's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (2.8 vs 2.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Edge EZX holds the better App Store score, 2.8 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 0% of Edge EZX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, Edge EZX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
sPOD Bantam versus Edge EZX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersPOD BantamEdge EZX
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (67 ratings)2.8 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopersPODHolley Performance Products

Customer experience

sPOD Bantam

All ratings61 ratings
Positive32.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative55.7%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive26.4%
Neutral15.1%
Negative58.5%

Edge EZX

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral18.2%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

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

Edge EZX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

sPOD Bantam

No in-app purchases

None

Edge EZX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sPOD Bantam free?
sPOD Bantam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Edge EZX free?
Edge EZX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, sPOD Bantam or Edge EZX?
Edge EZX is rated higher. sPOD Bantam averages 2.5 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Edge EZX averages 2.8 from 11 ratings.
Do sPOD Bantam or Edge EZX have ads?
Neither sPOD Bantam nor Edge EZX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sPOD Bantam or Edge EZX?
sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, and Edge EZX every 2 months. Most recently, sPOD Bantam was updated on November 2, 2026 and Edge EZX on October 24, 2026.

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