Comparison

BigFarmNet Layer vs Chicken Checker

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

Chicken Checker

Features
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The Chicken Checker app turns your own cell phone into a mobile analysis device, with which you can analyze the health of the chickens within seconds by taking a simple photo of a pile of feces. The analysis result is based on an elaborately collected database and is displayed to you with the help of a score specially developed for this app. This gives you a comprehensive insight into the current state of health in your coop. Diseases and developments that have a negative impact on animal health can be detected earlier. Faster intervention is made possible. The database... ...is scientifically based (feces are considered an indicator for the health status of a broiler chicken) ...was constructed in cooperation with leading veterinarians ...has been extensively tested in practice and under laboratory conditions ...is constantly being extended and expanded to ensure the quality of the data ...is continuously tested by recognized veterinarians

Screenshots

BigFarmNet Layer4 screens
Chicken Checker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chicken Checker at fortnightly against BigFarmNet Layer's every 6 weeks. Chicken Checker also leads on 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, Chicken Checker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BigFarmNet Layer versus Chicken Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigFarmNet LayerChicken Checker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Dutchman International GmbHChicken Checker Company

In-app purchases

None

BigFarmNet Layer

No in-app purchases

None

Chicken Checker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BigFarmNet Layer free?
BigFarmNet Layer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chicken Checker free?
Chicken Checker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BigFarmNet Layer or Chicken Checker have ads?
Neither BigFarmNet Layer nor Chicken Checker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BigFarmNet Layer or Chicken Checker?
BigFarmNet Layer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Chicken Checker fortnightly. Most recently, BigFarmNet Layer was updated on September 15, 2026 and Chicken Checker on May 17, 2026.

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