RS3 NFC Setup vs Gimme DEX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RS3 NFC Setup
Configure an NFC reader for various card types like iClass, PROX, and MiFare. Easily adjust settings such as card hold time, output format (decimal/HEX), and Wiegand bits. Settings are saved directly to the device's flash memory.
- NFC reader setup
- Supports iClass, PROX, ICODE, MiFare, AWID
- Configure card hold time
- Set output format (decimal/HEX)
- Control Wiegand bits
- Setup delimiters
- Persistent settings storage
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This app REQUIRES the idChamp Bluetooth Smart (BLE) NFC reader/scanner with firmware 2.0 or later, and iOS 9.0.2 It's used for setup for NFC for iClass, PROX, ICODE, MiFare, AWID, & More. Quickly and easily change settings. Select card type for ISO15693 & ISO14444A CSN, iClass CSN, Tag-It CSN, my-d CSN (Infineon), I-Code CSN (Philips, NXP), etag CSN (Secura Key), MiFare Ultralight CSN (Philips, NXP), I-tag CSN (IBM), DESFire CSN, Advant CSN (Legic), HID iClass ID, Secura Key -01, ReadyKey Pro UID, Radio Key (Secura Key -02), Nexwatch (Honeywell), NexKey, Quadrakey, KeyMate, 2Smart Key (Honeywell), Keri UID, Pyramid (Farpointe Data) PSC-1 26 Bit, Keri PSC-1 26 bit, Farpointe Data (Pyramid) PSC-1 26 bit, Keri NXT UID, ioProx (Kantech), Indala ECR Custom, Indala ASP+ Custom, Indala ASP+ UID (Motorola), Indala ASP Custom, Indala ASP UID (Motorola), Indala ASP 26 bit (Motorola), ID Teck, HiTag 2, HiTag 2 Alternate, HiTag 1 & S, HiTag 1 & S Alternate, HID Prox UID, HID Prox, GProx-II UID, EM 410x Alternate, Rosslare, EM 410x, DIGITAG, Paradox, CDVI, CASI-RUSCO (GE Security, UTC), Russwin UID, Cardax UID, Awid Setup card hold time (determine how long card must be present for read) Setup output format between decimal and HEX, control Wiegand bits output format, strip leading and trailing bits, enable/disable FAC (Facility Access Code), Reverse / Invert Wiegand bits, and more. Setup delimiters for character(s) sent before and after each scan for using the RS3 NFC reader in keyboard simulation mode. Settings are stored in RS3 unit flash memory so settings are persistent.
Gimme DEX
This app connects to peripheral Bluetooth Low Energy devices, specifically the Gimme Key, to facilitate DEX file testing and sharing with compatible vending machines. It's designed for existing Gimme customers to manage vending machine functionality.
- Connects to Gimme Key BLE devices
- Tests vending machine functionality
- Scans, pulls, and shares DEX files
- Complements Gimme Drive app
- Wireless DEX solution
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Gimme DEX can display and connect you with peripheral Bluetooth Low Energy devices like the Gimme Key. It is a complementary application to Gimme Drive, an award-winning app that replaces legacy handheld devices in vending. We offer the only patented wireless DEX solution. *** You must already be a Gimme customer to use this app *** Requires additional hardware to DEX vending machines, sold separately *** The Gimme DEX app allows your supervisors and maintenance technicians to test functionality by scanning, pulling, and sharing DEX files through a Gimme Key in DEX-compatible vending machines. Gimme is made for vending people by vending people. Gimme Drive was named "Technology Product of the Year" by Automatic Merchandiser magazine readers. We integrate with your existing VMS and business processes. You must be a Gimme customer to use this app. Please visit our website today to learn more and get started!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gimme DEX at 4.9 against RS3 NFC Setup's 1.0. Gimme DEX also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.6). RS3 NFC Setup's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 76 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gimme DEX holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.
RS3 NFC Setup ships an update every 5 months, Gimme DEX every 76 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RS3 NFC Setup | Gimme DEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 76 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serialio Ltd. | Gimme Vending Inc. |
Customer experience
RS3 NFC Setup
Gimme DEX
In-app purchases
RS3 NFC Setup
No in-app purchases
Gimme DEX
No in-app purchases









