Comparison

switchButler vs Tag4Farm

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

Head to head
About

switchButler

Features
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switchButler is the official ELBRO AG app that allows you to configure, manage and control Butler devices easily and quickly. With just a few taps, you turn a module into a reliable remote monitoring and control system: receive alerts via SMS or email, trigger functions remotely even with a call, and always keep track of your installations wherever you are. The app is designed for quick on-site configuration via Bluetooth Low Energy. Once paired with the device, you can set up inputs and outputs, define thresholds and conditions, customize message texts, manage authorized numbers and choose notification methods. Relays can be controlled remotely by SMS or call, while event logs and periodic status messages provide a clear overview at all times. switchButler adapts to many scenarios: electrical panels, water systems, greenhouses, pumps, gates, technical rooms, server rooms or industrial machines. It is the ideal solution for installers, maintenance staff and facility managers who need to reduce response times, increase safety and keep control of unattended installations. Combining ease of use with advanced functions, the app takes only minutes to set up. The interface is intuitive and straightforward, commands are clear and require no specific training. switchButler works with both small installations and more complex systems, offering flexibility and security with controlled access through authorized numbers, event tracking and customizable parameters. To use it, a compatible ELBRO device with a SIM card enabled for SMS is required (voice needed if you want call activation). With switchButler you keep full control of your systems: get alerts when needed, act remotely and manage everything directly from your smartphone with a practical, fast and professional app.

About

Tag4Farm

Features
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Mit unserer App haben Sie Ihr Herdenmanagement und Geräteübersicht immer dabei – einfach, schnell und übersichtlich auf dem Smartphone. Unsere App bietet alles, was Sie für die Verwaltung Ihrer Herde brauchen: Herde verwalten: Separate Bestellungen pro Herde mit Alp-Name, Startdatum und benötigten Geräten. Geräteübersicht: Lagerbestände auf einen Blick. Sömmerungsdaten: Alle wichtigen Informationen jederzeit verfügbar. Benachrichtigungen & Alerts: Erinnerungen für Bestellungen oder wichtige Termine. Analyse & Reporting: Überblick über Geräteeinsatz und Herdenstatistiken. Nutzen für Sie Zeit sparen: Alles zentral verwalten, ohne manuelle Listen. Transparenz: Sofortiger Überblick über Ihre Herden und Geräte. Flexibilität: Zugriff unterwegs – egal ob auf der Weide oder im Büro. Effizienz: Schnell Entscheidungen treffen und Prozesse optimieren. Für optimale Ergebnisse sollten mindestens 20 Tags pro Herde oder 10 % der Tiere ausgerüstet werden.

Screenshots

switchButler3 screens
Tag4Farm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: switchButler at weekly against Tag4Farm's every 5 weeks. 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

switchButler ships an update weekly, Tag4Farm every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
switchButler versus Tag4Farm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterswitchButlerTag4Farm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperELBRO AGIdentitas AG

In-app purchases

None

switchButler

No in-app purchases

None

Tag4Farm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is switchButler free?
switchButler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tag4Farm free?
Tag4Farm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do switchButler or Tag4Farm have ads?
Neither switchButler nor Tag4Farm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, switchButler or Tag4Farm?
switchButler ships an update weekly, and Tag4Farm every 5 weeks. Most recently, switchButler was updated on October 27, 2026 and Tag4Farm on October 1, 2026.

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