sPOD Bantam vs Mobikul Hotwire App
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
Mobikul Hotwire App
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Our mobile app development services focus on creating scalable and robust applications tailored to your needs. We specialize in building high-performance mobile apps, including with Hotwire, that can drive business growth and enhance user engagement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobikul Hotwire App at none against sPOD Bantam's 1. Mobikul Hotwire App also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). sPOD Bantam's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. sPOD Bantam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mobikul Hotwire App asks for nothing beyond the download.
sPOD Bantam ships an update every 3 months, Mobikul Hotwire App every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | sPOD Bantam | Mobikul Hotwire App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (67 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | sPOD | Mobikul |
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
Mobikul Hotwire App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
sPOD Bantam
- Bantam Pro-Series$29.99
Mobikul Hotwire App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is sPOD Bantam free?
Is Mobikul Hotwire App free?
Do sPOD Bantam or Mobikul Hotwire App have ads?
Which is updated more often, sPOD Bantam or Mobikul Hotwire App?
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