Comparison

BigFarmNet Poultry vs Flock Manager

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

Head to head
About

BigFarmNet Poultry

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

Flock Manager

Easily track your backyard chickens, log eggs, monitor individual bird health, and calculate flock profitability. This app provides a comprehensive yet simple solution for chicken keepers, offering breed information and managing multiple flocks without subscriptions or ads.

Highlights
  • Log eggs quickly
  • Track individual birds by name and photo
  • Monitor flock production and profitability
  • Manage bird health and medication
  • Support for multiple flocks
  • Built-in breed reference guide
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The chicken keeping app backyard keepers actually asked for. Log eggs in a few taps. Track every bird by name. Know your true cost per egg. Finally, an app that fits how backyard keepers actually live — not one built for commercial farms and duct-taped to work for the rest of us. Flock Manager is built for backyard chicken keepers who want to track their flock without subscriptions, accounts, or features they'll never use. Built by chicken keepers, for chicken keepers. LOG EGGS IN A FEW SECONDS Open the app, tap the count, done. It's the fastest egg log you'll find. KNOW YOUR GIRLS Add photos so you can tell Henrietta from Ginger. Record each bird's breed, hatch date, and expected egg color. Track when hens are sold, rehomed, or pass away. Your flock history, always at hand. SEE YOUR PRODUCTION - Calendar view shows eggs per day at a glance - Weekly and monthly totals with trend comparisons - Per-bird production rankings - Spot your top layers — and your freeloaders! IS YOUR FLOCK WORTH IT? Set your local store egg price once and Flock Manager shows you exactly how your flock stacks up. See the retail value of your production, your true cost per egg, and whether or not you're beating the store! STAY ON TOP OF HEALTH - Log medications with automatic withdrawal tracking - Get notified when eggs are safe to collect again - Add health notes for each bird - Never wonder "when did I last treat for mites?" MANAGE MULTIPLE FLOCKS Keep your layers separate from your bantams. Track a breeding project apart from your backyard girls. Switch flocks instantly, or see everything at once. 50+ BREED REFERENCE GUIDE Built-in guide to over 50 chicken breeds — egg color, production rates, temperament, cold hardiness, and more. Filter by what matters to you. Perfect for planning your next additions. PRIVACY FIRST All your data lives on your device. No account required. No cloud sync. No ads. Ever. Your flock is your business. YOUR DATA, YOUR RULES Export everything to CSV anytime. We'll never hold your data hostage. ONE PRICE, FOREVER Try free for 14 days, then unlock everything with a single $4.99 purchase — less than a dozen eggs at the farmer's market. No subscriptions. No "pro" tiers. No annual renewals. --- Perfect for backyard keepers with 3–50 birds, homesteaders juggling multiple flocks, and anyone tired of using spreadsheets or paying monthly for an app. Questions? We'd love to hear from you at flockmanager.app@gmail.com

Screenshots

BigFarmNet Poultry4 screens
Flock Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BigFarmNet Poultry at none against Flock Manager's 2. BigFarmNet Poultry also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Flock Manager sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BigFarmNet Poultry asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BigFarmNet Poultry ships an update every 6 weeks, Flock Manager every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BigFarmNet Poultry versus Flock Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigFarmNet PoultryFlock Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig DutchmanJoseph Barlow

In-app purchases

None

BigFarmNet Poultry

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Flock Manager

One-time2
  • 14-Day Free TrialFree
  • Flock Manager$4.99

Questions

Is BigFarmNet Poultry free?
BigFarmNet Poultry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flock Manager free?
Flock Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BigFarmNet Poultry or Flock Manager have ads?
Neither BigFarmNet Poultry nor Flock Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BigFarmNet Poultry or Flock Manager?
BigFarmNet Poultry ships an update every 6 weeks, and Flock Manager every 5 months. Most recently, BigFarmNet Poultry was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flock Manager on November 5, 2026.

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