Comparison

BigFarmNet Layer vs ColdStores

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

Head to head
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

About

ColdStores

Features
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Easily monitor and track your cold stores’ performance ColdStores works in harmony with your installed Dicam control system to provide remote monitoring of your refrigerated cold store sites. The app delivers a clear overview of store conditions and allows you to explore performance trends in detail. At a glance • A Multi-Site Overview page provides today's latest data for all sites in a single view, allowing you to quickly identify stores that may require attention. • A Site Overview page displays current store conditions, ambient measurements, refrigeration performance, and energy information where available. • Interactive charts and statistics for the last 24 hours or 7 days help you monitor trends, investigate issues, and review historical performance. Key features • Multi-site overview for monitoring all connected cold stores from one screen. • Store, crop, set, and external temperature monitoring. • Daily statistics including minimum, maximum, and average values. • Fridge performance charts showing compressor operation and refrigeration activity. • Interactive temperature charts with 1-day and 7-day views. • Flexible chart controls allowing individual data series to be shown or hidden. • Relative humidity (RH), CO₂, and electrical consumption monitoring where available. • For customers with the Renewable Energy Optimisation (REO) option, view Import, Export, and Generated kWh energy data. • Daily notifications when new data is available, helping you stay informed of site performance.

Screenshots

BigFarmNet Layer4 screens
ColdStores4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ColdStores at 13.0 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

BigFarmNet Layer ships an update every 6 weeks, ColdStores every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
BigFarmNet Layer versus ColdStores: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigFarmNet LayerColdStores
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Dutchman International GmbHDicam Technology Ltd

In-app purchases

None

BigFarmNet Layer

No in-app purchases

None

ColdStores

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BigFarmNet Layer free?
BigFarmNet Layer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ColdStores free?
ColdStores is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BigFarmNet Layer or ColdStores have ads?
Neither BigFarmNet Layer nor ColdStores shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BigFarmNet Layer or ColdStores?
BigFarmNet Layer ships an update every 6 weeks, and ColdStores every 2 months. Most recently, BigFarmNet Layer was updated on October 26, 2026 and ColdStores on October 26, 2026.

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