Comparison

sPOD Bantam vs Switch

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

Switch

Control and program your Switch Panel Power Systems remotely via Bluetooth. Manage your SP8100, SP9100, and RCR-Force®12 systems directly from your connected device.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Program switch panel systems
  • Operate switch panel systems
  • Compatible with SP8100, SP9100, RCR-Force®12
  • Remote device control
Features
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This application interfaces with the Switch-Pros Switch Panel Power Systems. It allows users to both program, and operate, their switch panel system using a Bluetooth connected device. Compatible with the SP8100, SP9100 and RCR-Force®12 switch panel systems. Support for this app will be provided by Off Road Engineering LLC, with assistance from the app developer, when necessary.

Screenshots

sPOD Bantam1 screens
Switch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Switch at 3.9 against sPOD Bantam's 2.6. Switch also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 28%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). sPOD Bantam's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. sPOD Bantam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Switch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Switch holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of sPOD Bantam's written reviews are positive against 64% of Switch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, Switch every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
sPOD Bantam versus Switch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersPOD BantamSwitch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (61 ratings)3.9 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopersPODOff Road Engineering LLC

Customer experience

sPOD Bantam

All ratings61 ratings
Positive32.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative55.7%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative58.0%

Switch

All ratings22 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

sPOD Bantam

One-time1
  • Bantam Pro-Series$29.99
None

Switch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sPOD Bantam free?
sPOD Bantam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Switch free?
Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, sPOD Bantam or Switch?
Switch is rated higher. sPOD Bantam averages 2.6 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Switch averages 3.9 from 22 ratings.
Do sPOD Bantam or Switch have ads?
Neither sPOD Bantam nor Switch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sPOD Bantam or Switch?
sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, and Switch every 12 months. Most recently, sPOD Bantam was updated on September 17, 2026 and Switch on July 8, 2026.

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