Comparison

BigFarmNet Layer vs Pluslife Pet

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

Pluslife Pet

This app provides healthcare professionals with a rapid, on-site tool for detecting various pathogens in animals. It offers accurate, lab-comparable results in just 35 minutes, simplifying the testing process for veterinary clinics and animal health organizations.

Highlights
  • Rapid pathogen detection
  • On-site immediate results
  • Accurate lab-comparable results
  • Fast 35-minute turnaround
  • Simple 3-step testing process
  • Affordable and flexible
Features
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The Pluslife Pet App is a Next-Generation POC Nucleic Acid test tool that allows healthcare providers to check animals' health for various pathogens, such as Feline (FHV-1/C.felis/M.felis/Bb), Canine(CDV/CPIV/CAV-2/Bb) among others. Pluslife MiniDock products offer superior features in terms of ACCURATE, FAST, CONVENIENT, AFFORDABLE, and FLEXIBLE. Accurate: comparable to lab results, 1000 copies/mL Fast: results in 35 mins, on-site immediate results Convenient: sampling → mixing → run test, 3 steps, 1~2 mins manual operation Affordable: reusable reader, no need for cold chain transportation and storage Flexible: suitable for pet hospitals, pet shops, animal CDCs, etc.   Visit pluslife.com for more information

Screenshots

BigFarmNet Layer4 screens
Pluslife Pet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pluslife Pet 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, Pluslife Pet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BigFarmNet Layer versus Pluslife Pet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigFarmNet LayerPluslife Pet
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB129 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBig Dutchman International GmbHGuangzhou Pluslife Biotech Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

BigFarmNet Layer

No in-app purchases

None

Pluslife Pet

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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