# Gimme DEX vs B1 Dex Utility

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gimme DEX | B1 Dex Utility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gimme-dex/id1104995503/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b1-dex-utility/id6464839497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 76 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gimme Vending Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/970035486) | [Block One](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706416102) |

## What reviewers say

### Gimme DEX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gimme-dex/id1104995503)

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.

**Highlights:** Connects to Gimme Key BLE devices, Tests vending machine functionality, Scans, pulls, and shares DEX files, Complements Gimme Drive app, Wireless DEX solution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### B1 Dex Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b1-dex-utility/id6464839497)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gimme DEX free?

Gimme DEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is B1 Dex Utility free?

B1 Dex Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gimme DEX or B1 Dex Utility?

B1 Dex Utility is rated higher. Gimme DEX averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while B1 Dex Utility averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Gimme DEX or B1 Dex Utility have ads?

Neither Gimme DEX nor B1 Dex Utility shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gimme DEX or B1 Dex Utility?

Gimme DEX ships an update every 76 months, and B1 Dex Utility every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gimme DEX was updated on October 24, 2026 and B1 Dex Utility on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*