Comparison

Program Heat stress Poultry vs BigFarmNet Layer

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

Head to head
About

Program Heat stress Poultry

Features
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The “Heat Stress management in poultry” app has been developed by Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care for poultry farmers to evaluate heat stress impact and economical gain by using the yeast fractions Safmannan®, an efficient solution against heat stress challenge. This user-friendly tool will allow you to assess the level of heat stress in the farm by calculating the temperature humidity index (THI) and the impact of heat stress on physiology and performances of birds. The improvements on production and zootechnical performance of an optimal management with the addition of the yeast fractions Safmannan® in the feed of birds is calculated on each farm size and characteristics for a complete tailor made analysis. Safmannan® is an exclusive premium yeast fraction rich in natural active ingredients such as mannans and betaglucans. Manufactured using a unique approach in our state of the art factories, Safmannan® delivers outstanding consistency and quality, for performance you can rely on every time. Safmannan® helps to support natural defences, reduce pathogen pressure and promote gut health. Optimized for iPhone and iPad

About

BigFarmNet Layer

Features
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- BigFarmNet users can easily get a complete and quick overview of the production and climate data on their farm and other locations thanks to this app. - The app allows for a free selection of the many different available values (e.g. temperature, humidity, set values or feed conversion). It is possible to retrieve the developing of several key figures, for an adjustable time period and to compare these as a curve or in a table. - The user can employ the app to switch between the houses virtually and to analyse the production data. Coloured fields next to the key figures indicate whether the current value lies within the required range. - Alarms are displayed in a comprehensible and concise overview, which includes all important details. - Other locations can be integrated without having to reconnect. Where network cameras are installed in the house, these can be selected directly with this app. - System requirements on the farm: PC with BFN Manager version 2.2.1 or newer and WebAccess licence; PC must be accessible via internet - For more details, please contact the BD representative in your area or click on www.bigdutchman.com

Screenshots

Program Heat stress Poultry2 screens
BigFarmNet Layer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Program Heat stress Poultry at 6.1 against BigFarmNet Layer's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Program Heat stress Poultry ships an update every 2 months, BigFarmNet Layer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Program Heat stress Poultry versus BigFarmNet Layer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgram Heat stress PoultryBigFarmNet Layer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB112 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE LESAFFREBig Dutchman International GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Program Heat stress Poultry

No in-app purchases

None

BigFarmNet Layer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Program Heat stress Poultry free?
Program Heat stress Poultry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BigFarmNet Layer free?
BigFarmNet Layer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Program Heat stress Poultry or BigFarmNet Layer have ads?
Neither Program Heat stress Poultry nor BigFarmNet Layer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Program Heat stress Poultry or BigFarmNet Layer?
Program Heat stress Poultry ships an update every 2 months, and BigFarmNet Layer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Program Heat stress Poultry was updated on September 7, 2026 and BigFarmNet Layer on September 15, 2026.

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