Comparison

sPOD Bantam vs MJ Propane

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

MJ Propane

Features
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Information at your fingertips! This app gives you direct access to your account balance, location and contract information. It also gives you the ability to store and process payment and request service work and deliveries directly through the app.

Screenshots

sPOD Bantam1 screens
MJ Propane3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: sPOD Bantam at 10.0 against MJ Propane's 12.2. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, MJ Propane every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
sPOD Bantam versus MJ Propane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersPOD BantamMJ Propane
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopersPODRural Computer Consultants, Inc.

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

MJ Propane

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

sPOD Bantam

No in-app purchases

None

MJ Propane

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sPOD Bantam free?
sPOD Bantam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MJ Propane free?
MJ Propane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do sPOD Bantam or MJ Propane have ads?
Neither sPOD Bantam nor MJ Propane shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sPOD Bantam or MJ Propane?
sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, and MJ Propane every 4 months. Most recently, sPOD Bantam was updated on November 2, 2026 and MJ Propane on October 27, 2026.

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