Comparison

BigFarmNet Layer vs Aspect View

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Aspect View

Features
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Together with the WiFi or BLE-diagnostics module for Aspect, this app offers simple status readout of the Elotec Aspect. Main features: - Graphic presentation of air flow and threshold values. - Text event log with suggested actions. Aspect View starts in demonstration mode. Actual connection requires that the Aspect is equipped with WiFi or BLE interface. By connecting to Elotec Aspect with Aspect View, you can immediately find the latest event. You can also read out information about airflow, other values and settings that can help your installer diagnose the system. You cannot make changes programming changes to the Aspect.

Screenshots

BigFarmNet Layer4 screens
Aspect View4 screens

Verdict

The call

BigFarmNet Layer and Aspect View are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท 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, Aspect View every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BigFarmNet Layer versus Aspect View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigFarmNet LayerAspect View
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size112 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Dutchman International GmbHElotec AS

In-app purchases

None

BigFarmNet Layer

No in-app purchases

None

Aspect View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BigFarmNet Layer free?
BigFarmNet Layer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aspect View free?
Aspect View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BigFarmNet Layer or Aspect View have ads?
Neither BigFarmNet Layer nor Aspect View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BigFarmNet Layer or Aspect View?
BigFarmNet Layer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Aspect View every 2 months. Most recently, BigFarmNet Layer was updated on September 15, 2026 and Aspect View on September 14, 2026.

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