SyslinQRemote vs BigFarmNet Layer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SyslinQRemote
Access and control your Hotraco Systems remotely with high quality. Manage devices like Croptimiz-r or Fortica as if you were physically present.
- High quality remote access
- Control Hotraco Systems
- Manage Croptimiz-r devices
- Manage Fortica devices
- On-site control simulation
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SyslinQ Remote allows High Quality Access to your Hotraco Systems. Whether this is a Croptimiz-r or Fortica system, this application will allow you control as if you were standing right next to the actual device.
BigFarmNet Layer
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BigFarmNet Layer at every 6 weeks against SyslinQRemote's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SyslinQRemote ships an update every 6 months, BigFarmNet Layer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SyslinQRemote | BigFarmNet Layer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hotraco Agri B.V. | Big Dutchman International GmbH |
In-app purchases
SyslinQRemote
No in-app purchases
BigFarmNet Layer
No in-app purchases
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