Comparison

Gimme Field vs Switch Energy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gimme Field

This app streamlines route management for vending, micromarket, and OCS/delivery drivers. It provides real-time data, task management, and automated invoicing, optimizing operations and reducing stock issues. Designed for efficiency, it integrates with existing vending systems.

Highlights
  • Route scheduling and task management
  • Real-time data synchronization
  • Automated invoicing for OCS/delivery
  • DEX file generation for vending
  • Micromarket integration
  • Mobile-first iOS optimized design
Features
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Markets, vending, and OCS/delivery all-in-one software for route drivers. Gimme Field is the only patented, wireless DEX solution that gives vending drivers the ability to complete their entire route from one app. Gimme Field replaces handhelds such as the MC70 and MC75, as well as seamlessly integrating with Gimme VMS, by delivering accurate, real-time data to drivers on the job. Use Gimme Field to reduce stock-outs/bring-backs and streamline pre-kitting. Gimme Field allows drivers to log in and immediately see their schedule for the day in easy-to-read card form. With one tap, users can see what tasks need to be performed at each stop and check them off as they go. For micromarkets, we integrate with 365 Retail Markets and Avanti Markets to allow for quick and accurate services across all your markets.  With vending, Gimme Field is able to get DEX files in just seconds and visual planograms allow drivers to service machines faster than ever. With OCS/delivery, invoices are automatically created on-site and emailed directly to the customer’s account.  All visit data and progress are synced across Gimme Field and Gimme VMS in real-time. With Gimme’s mobile-first design, Gimme Field is iOS optimized for not only ease of use, but to function with as minimal equipment as possible: One iPhone or iPad, and you’re good to go. Gimme is made for vending people, by vending people. With over two decades of experience in the vending industry on the team, Gimme aims to improve the industry with an insider's point of view, to help innovate and grow our partner’s operations. *FUNCTIONALITY FOR EXISTING GIMME CUSTOMERS ONLY* * ADDITIONAL HARDWARE NEEDED; SOLD SEPARATELY *

About

Switch Energy

Features
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The Switch platform is designed to allow end users to monitor, control and manage their utilities and expenditure in an intelligent manner. Via utilizing smart utility meters, Switch can inform users of their consumption and owed accounts. Invoice payment and prepaid options through the Switch mobile app are also facilitated.

Screenshots

Gimme Field1 screens
Switch Energy4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gimme Field and Switch Energy are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gimme Field ships an update monthly, Switch Energy every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Gimme Field versus Switch Energy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGimme FieldSwitch Energy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (18 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGimme Vending Inc.Switch Energy PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Gimme Field

No in-app purchases

None

Switch Energy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gimme Field free?
Gimme Field is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Switch Energy free?
Switch Energy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gimme Field or Switch Energy have ads?
Neither Gimme Field nor Switch Energy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gimme Field or Switch Energy?
Gimme Field ships an update monthly, and Switch Energy every 4 weeks. Most recently, Gimme Field was updated on October 25, 2026 and Switch Energy on October 27, 2026.

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