Buffer & Stakeout vs Ad Block !
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buffer & Stakeout
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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.
Ad Block !
Browse the internet without intrusive advertisements. This tool enhances your online experience by removing unwanted ads, leading to faster and more peaceful web surfing.
- Block all annoying ads
- Faster browsing speed
- Undisturbed web surfing
- Enhances online experience
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Surf the web without any ads! Now you can remove all those annoying ads that disrupt your browsing! Without any advertising you’ll browse faster and without being disturbed!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ad Block ! at Free against Buffer & Stakeout's $24.99. Ad Block ! also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 36 months). Buffer & Stakeout's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Ad Block ! is free to download; Buffer & Stakeout costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Buffer & Stakeout ships an update every 36 months, Ad Block ! every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buffer & Stakeout | Ad Block ! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (38 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 38 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CORVALLIS MICROTECHNOLOGY, INC. | Emanuele Floris |
In-app purchases
Buffer & Stakeout
No in-app purchases
Ad Block !
No in-app purchases
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