sPOD Bantam vs Rough Country Switch Control
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
Rough Country Switch Control
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Wirelessly control your Rough Country 8-gang Multiple Light Controller! This easy connect and control app allows you to customize and control eight auxiliary LED lights or electrical devices from your phone. Once connected, easily configure your 8-gang controller by adjusting the backlight brightness and color, name and/or add icons to each button, link buttons to groups, and change button functionality to toggle on/off, strobe, or pulse. With multiple features to choose, this app is a must have for your 8-gang controller. For use with Rough Country's 70970 8-gang Multiple Light Controller Only.
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Verdict
sPOD Bantam and Rough Country Switch Control are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | sPOD Bantam | Rough Country Switch Control |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | sPOD | Rough Country, LLC |
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
Rough Country Switch Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
sPOD Bantam
No in-app purchases
Rough Country Switch Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is sPOD Bantam free?
Is Rough Country Switch Control free?
Do sPOD Bantam or Rough Country Switch Control have ads?
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