FlexControlBlock grabber or block catcher: what’s the difference?
Drivers use both names for tools that look for Amazon Flex blocks and try to reserve them. The name alone does not tell you which filters are included or how the tool confirms a booking.
With FlexControl, the useful part is the decision: does the offer match your station, pay, schedule and arrival buffer? The example below shows how those checks work. For tap-based tools, see auto clicker vs bot.
How a block grabber decides
Every few seconds the grabber looks at the offers Flex shows you. Each offer is checked against your rules, in order. The first rule it fails is the reason it gets skipped. If it passes them all, the grabber taps Accept.
| Offer | Rule it hit | Result |
|---|---|---|
| DUR3 · Sat 07:00 · $66 | Starts before your hours | Skipped |
| DDA9 · Sun 08:00 · 3 h · $71 | $23.67 an hour, under your $25 | Skipped |
| VTX2 · today 14:50 · $72 | Starts in 29 min, you need 45 to get there | Skipped |
| VTX3 · Sat 10:30–14:30 · $148 | Passes every rule | Attempt to book; confirm in Flex schedule |
In FlexControl you see this list in Telegram with the /log command, so you can tune the rules instead of guessing.
Filters worth having
- Stations, including Sub Same-Day, Fresh and Whole Foods, picked one by one.
- Minimum pay per block and per hour. Per hour stops long, cheap blocks; per block stops short, low-value ones.
- Block length, from and to.
- Arrival buffer: the minutes you need to reach the station. Set it to your travel time plus a practical margin.
- Days and hours, separately for each weekday.
- Stop after one block, when you only want one booking.
What a block grabber costs
FlexControl uses fixed plans: $22 for 3 days, $39 for 7 days, $69 for 14 days or $129 for 30 days. Each includes the device and the same search features. There is no per-block commission.
If you compare with a commission service, calculate both costs over the same period. See flat plans vs commission.
Seven questions before you pay
- Can I select the stations available to my account?
- Can I set both minimum block pay and hourly pay?
- Can I set working hours and time to reach the station?
- Where does search run?
- Does the notification confirm the block is in my Flex schedule?
- Can I see why an offer was skipped?
- What do the trial and paid plan include?
Set your stations, minimum pay and hours. FlexControl searches in the real Flex app on your own device. You stay in control through Telegram. Try it free for 3 days, no card required.
How FlexControl answers those questions
Your own device runs the real Amazon Flex app. Nothing to buy and nothing to install: FlexControl sets the device up and keeps it running for you, and it is included in every plan. Manage search from Telegram on your personal iPhone or Android.
Sign in on Amazon’s own page using the steps in Telegram; FlexControl never asks for or stores your password. Set your preferences, start search and review decisions with /log. Booking messages are sent after confirmation in your Flex schedule.
3 days free, no card required. The trial starts when your device is ready and your Flex account is connected. One trial per Flex account.
Questions
What is an Amazon Flex block grabber?
A tool that checks offers and attempts to accept the ones that match your filters. Drivers also call it an Amazon Flex bot.
Which filters does FlexControl have?
Stations, minimum pay per block and per hour, block length, arrival buffer, days and hours.
Can I see why an offer was skipped?
Yes. Open /log in Telegram to see the reason for each offer the service checked.
Is there a free trial?
3 days free, no card required. The trial starts when your device is ready and your Flex account is connected. One trial per Flex account.
Sources
Sources are linked below. Product details describe FlexControl, and sample calculations are marked as examples.