Comparison

BigFarmNet Layer vs SmartAdjust

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

SmartAdjust

Features
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With the SmartAdjust companion app, users can configure parameters such as sensitivity and delays in an easy and intuitive manner on a range of sensors from dol-sensors a/s. A configuration can be read from one sensor and copied to other sensors for easy deployment of multiple sensors with identical settings in e.g. livestock houses. Configurations can be saved for later use. Configurations can be shared with others via email or messaging services.

Screenshots

BigFarmNet Layer4 screens
SmartAdjust4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BigFarmNet Layer at every 6 weeks against SmartAdjust's every 11 months. SmartAdjust's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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

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, SmartAdjust every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BigFarmNet Layer versus SmartAdjust: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigFarmNet LayerSmartAdjust
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Dutchman International GmbHdol a/s

In-app purchases

None

BigFarmNet Layer

No in-app purchases

None

SmartAdjust

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BigFarmNet Layer free?
BigFarmNet Layer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartAdjust free?
SmartAdjust is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BigFarmNet Layer or SmartAdjust have ads?
Neither BigFarmNet Layer nor SmartAdjust shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BigFarmNet Layer or SmartAdjust?
BigFarmNet Layer ships an update every 6 weeks, and SmartAdjust every 11 months. Most recently, BigFarmNet Layer was updated on September 15, 2026 and SmartAdjust on September 12, 2026.

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