Gimme DEX vs B1 Dex Utility
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
B1 Dex Utility
This application allows drivers to scan and view information from BlockOne DEX utility devices. It supports debugging and modifying key device details like manufacturer name, serial number, and firmware revision for direct store delivery and full-service vending operations.
- Scan BlockOne DEX utility device information
- View device details
- Debug device information
- Modify Manufacturer Name
- Modify Serial Number
- Modify Hardware Revision
- Modify Firmware Revision
- Modify UUID
- Modify BlueTooth Name
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This app can scan and view BlockOne DEX utility device information. BlockOne DEX utility for direct store delivery(DSD) and full service vending(FSV) drivers. You can using this app to debug and modify BlockOne DEX utility device's information. Supporting the modification of the following information: Manufacturer Name Serial Number Hardware Revision Firmware Revision UUID BlueTooth Name
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: B1 Dex Utility at every 3 weeks against Gimme DEX's every 76 months. Gimme DEX's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 12.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gimme DEX against 5.0 for B1 Dex Utility. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.
Gimme DEX ships an update every 76 months, B1 Dex Utility every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gimme DEX | B1 Dex Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 76 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.2 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gimme Vending Inc. | Block One |
Customer experience
Gimme DEX
B1 Dex Utility
In-app purchases
Gimme DEX
No in-app purchases
B1 Dex Utility
No in-app purchases
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