Comparison

BAST vs FingerSpan

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

Head to head
About

BAST

Features
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BAST – Das burgenländische Anruf-Sammeltaxi für flexible Mobilität auf Abruf Mit dem BAST (Burgenländisches Anruf-Sammeltaxi) kommen Sie bequem und flexibel ans Ziel – auch abseits des regulären öffentlichen Verkehrs. Das Mikro-ÖV-System ergänzt das bestehende Liniennetz und schließt gezielt Lücken im öffentlichen Verkehr, besonders zu Tagesrandzeiten oder in den ländlicheren Regionen. So funktioniert BAST: Sie buchen Ihre Fahrt per App oder telefonisch – das BAST kommt zur gewünschten Abfahrtszeit zum vereinbarten Haltepunkt. Voraussetzung: In einem Zeitraum von 30 Minuten vor und nach der gewünschten Zeit verkehrt kein Linienbus oder Zug. Dann fährt BAST – effizient und bedarfsorientiert. Ihre Vorteile: Flexible Buchung: 60 Minuten bis 30 Tage im Voraus Bequem: Hin- und Rückfahrt auf einmal buchbar Effizient: Keine Leerfahrten, Einsatz nur bei echtem Bedarf Alltagstauglich: Ergänzung zu Bus & Bahn – ideal für Pendler:innen, Schüler:innen & Senior:innen Bedienzeiten: Nordburgenland (Mattersburg, Eisenstadt, Eisenstadt-Umgebung, Neusiedl am See): 04:30–08:00 Uhr: Zubringer zu den Hauptachsen 08:00–19:00 Uhr: Lokale Fahrten zwischen Haltepunkten 19:00–20:30 Uhr: Rückbringer von den Hauptachsen Mittel- & Südburgenland (Oberpullendorf, Oberwart, Güssing, Jennersdorf): 03:30–08:00 Uhr: Zubringer zu den Hauptachsen 08:00–19:00 Uhr: Lokale Fahrten zwischen Haltepunkten 19:00–20:30 Uhr: Rückbringer von den Hauptachsen Die Fahrt muss bis 20:30 Uhr abgeschlossen sein. Eine Überschreitung der Bedienzeit ist nicht möglich. Weitere Infos: Mindeststrecke: 2 km Maximalstrecke: 30 km Buchungsschluss für Frühfahrten (03:30–08:00): jeweils am Vorabend um 21:30 Uhr BAST bringt mehr Mobilität für alle Burgenländer:innen – ganz ohne eigenes Auto.

About

FingerSpan

Features
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YOUR FINGER IS THE RULER FingerSpan is a focused map utility for measuring any line directly on the map. Tap Draw, trace a route with your finger, and see the distance update as you move. DRAW AND MEASURE • Draw freehand routes directly on the map • See the measured distance update live • Continue a completed line from its endpoint • Trim points or undo a complete drawing section • Convert a route to a direct line • Choose metric, imperial, or automatic units SNAP TO PATHS Use Magnet to match your drawn line to nearby walkable roads and paths. FingerSpan keeps the original measurement undoable, so you can always return to it. PREMIUM A single lifetime purchase unlocks: • Saved measurements with names and exact geometry • Optional iCloud sync across your Apple devices • JSON data export and separate local or iCloud deletion • OpenStreetMap with Bright, Outdoors, and Smooth styles • Outdoor places such as drinking water, picnic areas, shelters, toilets, and viewpoints when available SIMPLE BY DESIGN Outside drawing mode, the map behaves normally. Pan and zoom with familiar gestures. Choose System, English, or German as the app language. FingerSpan is made for quick distance checks—not turn-by-turn navigation or activity tracking. PRIVATE No FingerSpan account, advertising, analytics, or tracking. Active measurements remain on your device. Saved Premium measurements are local-first and are stored in your private iCloud database only when sync is enabled. Existing users choose before the first upload. You can turn sync off, export your archive, or delete its iCloud copy at any time. One-time Premium purchase. No subscription. Draw a line. Know the distance.

Screenshots

BAST4 screens
FingerSpan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BAST at none against FingerSpan's 1. BAST also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FingerSpan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BAST asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BAST ships an update every 5 weeks, FingerSpan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BAST versus FingerSpan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBASTFingerSpan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPadam MobilityAdrian Oettl

In-app purchases

None

BAST

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FingerSpan

One-time1
  • FingerSpan Premium$3.99

Questions

Is BAST free?
BAST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FingerSpan free?
FingerSpan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BAST or FingerSpan have ads?
Neither BAST nor FingerSpan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BAST or FingerSpan?
BAST ships an update every 5 weeks, and FingerSpan every 3 weeks. Most recently, BAST was updated on October 9, 2026 and FingerSpan on October 24, 2026.

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