Comparison

Buffer & Stakeout vs Speedometer

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

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About

Buffer & Stakeout

Features
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If you need to create a buffer zone around a building, along a road or a river, or along the perimeter of an area, the Buffer & Stakeout app will help you do that easily. This app will run on the iPAD, iPhone and iPod touch. It will let you digitize a Point, Line or Area Feature, view its position, length or area, and create buffer zones around it. You may create one or more buffer zones, such as for calculating the area to mow inside and outside a fence around a large complex, or for figuring the tax credit for an unfarmed riparian zone The Point Stakeout function provided by this app can help you approach a point or a node on an area boundary. The Line Stakeout function can help guide you along a path or an area boundary. You can turn the navigation beeps on or off. You may specify the distance unit (metric or English) and choose between Azimuth and Bearing for displaying angles. You will be able to work with multiple job files, and you will be able to export the Features and coordinates to a PDF file. This app will let you view the PDF file it has created and also any PDF file you have copied into the Documents folder of this app. It will also let you email the PDF files (*.pdf) and job file (*.pmp). If your device has GPS capability, you may pick the GPS location as a node for your Feature. Please note: Location data depends on the GPS receiver used. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app will let you easily toggle the built-in GPS on or off. It comes with a built-in help file.

About

Speedometer

This driving utility allows you to view your current speed, track your trips on a map, and estimate average speeds between points. Generate reports for reference or evidence. It's designed for peace of mind regarding speed limits.

Highlights
  • View current speed and set limits
  • Track driving trips with speed on map
  • Estimate average speed between points
  • Generate average speed reports
  • Free to use
Features
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## View, Track, Estimate, Report ## Fine Mate is your personal driving utility. VIEW - View your current speed, set a limit and be aware of when you are speeding. - No set up required, and always FREE! TRACK - Track all your driving, see your speed on a map. - Simply tap 'Start' when your trip begins, and 'Stop' when complete. The Trip tab will collate all your driving and speed data. ESTIMATE - Estimate your average speed between two points. - Simply select any point on the map and 'Set' it as a starting point, select another point to estimate your average speed. REPORT - Generate an average speed report. - Use it for reference, present it as evidence for infringements, compare your driving styles. Fine Mate is a simple utility for peace of mind that you are driving within the speed limits. Fight your infringements with real time data. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Note: Fine Mate is to be used as a guide only, we do not take any responsibility for the accuracy and information displayed or generated through the App. You acknowledge that any reliance on the generated data shall be at your own/sole risk and consequence.

Screenshots

Buffer & Stakeout4 screens
Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Speedometer at Free against Buffer & Stakeout's $24.99. Speedometer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 36 months). Buffer & Stakeout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Speedometer is free to download; Buffer & Stakeout costs $24.99 up front. Speedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Buffer & Stakeout asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer & Stakeout ships an update every 36 months, Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Buffer & Stakeout versus Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuffer & StakeoutSpeedometer
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCORVALLIS MICROTECHNOLOGY, INC.Julian Varricchio

In-app purchases

None

Buffer & Stakeout

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Speedometer

One-time1
  • Unlimited Trips$0.49

Questions

Is Buffer & Stakeout free?
Buffer & Stakeout costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Buffer & Stakeout or Speedometer have ads?
Neither Buffer & Stakeout nor Speedometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer & Stakeout or Speedometer?
Buffer & Stakeout ships an update every 36 months, and Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Buffer & Stakeout was updated on August 23, 2026 and Speedometer on October 1, 2026.

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