Comparison

sPOD Bantam vs Air Command Dual

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

Air Command Dual

Control your Firestone Air Command Dual tire inflator with your iPhone. Manage all functions remotely for convenient tire pressure adjustments.

Highlights
  • Operate all controller functions
  • Remote operation via iPhone
  • Manage tire pressure adjustments
Features
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This app enables you to operate all the functions of your Firestone Air Command Dual controller from your iPhone

Screenshots

sPOD Bantam1 screens
Air Command Dual4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Air Command Dual at none against sPOD Bantam's 1. Air Command Dual also leads on rating (2.8 vs 2.5). sPOD Bantam's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Air Command Dual asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Air Command Dual 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 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, Air Command Dual every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
sPOD Bantam versus Air Command Dual: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersPOD BantamAir Command Dual
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (67 ratings)2.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DevelopersPODAmerican Products Inc

Customer experience

sPOD Bantam

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

Air Command Dual

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

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

Air Command Dual

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

sPOD Bantam

One-time1
  • Bantam Pro-Series$29.99
None

Air Command Dual

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sPOD Bantam free?
sPOD Bantam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air Command Dual free?
Air Command Dual is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, sPOD Bantam or Air Command Dual?
Air Command Dual is rated higher. sPOD Bantam averages 2.5 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Air Command Dual averages 2.8 from 8 ratings.
Do sPOD Bantam or Air Command Dual have ads?
Neither sPOD Bantam nor Air Command Dual shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sPOD Bantam or Air Command Dual?
sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, and Air Command Dual every 2 months. Most recently, sPOD Bantam was updated on October 22, 2026 and Air Command Dual on October 20, 2026.

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