# PocketNEM

> Australian National Electricity Market data for energy traders and enthusiasts. (iPhone/iPad app by Red Dolphin Systems Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketnem/id593878165 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Red Dolphin Systems Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/588712714)
- Category: Finance, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.2 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketnem/id593878165/reviews.md

## What is PocketNEM?

PocketNEM places the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM) in your pocket. 

With it you get instant access to the data that an Energy Trader in the NEM requires. 

Data is shown as both numeric tables and graphs. Switch between them by rotating the screen to portrait or landscape. 

All the key data is available: 
  * Price 
  * Demand 
  * Generator Availability 
  * Unit Generation 
  * 30 minute Predispatch
  * 5 minute Predispatch (tap on a State in the map)
  * Interconnector Flow 
  * Market Notices 

ALERTS
  * Receive alerts when price exceeds a set trigger level (requires a valid subscription).
  * Configure your own trigger levels (high and low) in the 'Info' tab;
  * Choose which region (or any) should trigger the alert;
  * Receive periodic notifications if price remains in the trigger state; and
  * Optionally receive an alert when price returns to 'normal'.

App Badge Number (requires a valid subscription) - have a number on the app icon to show either:
  * Unread notice count (default and same as earlier versions);
  * Maximum price today (actual or predispatch);
  * Maximum price in predispatch;
  * Average price today (actual and predispatch) for a region; or
  * Average price in remaining predispatch for a region.

More features and additional data will be added over the next few months.  Please use the in-app options to request additional features so we can prioritise development.

After the first time you use the app, you will receive data for an initial 2 day period. Thereafter, an in-app auto-renewing subscription to NEMDATA is required for the app to receive new data.  You will be reminded of this with a pop-up message.

NEM DATA SUBSCRIPTION
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Access to the data requires an auto-renewing subscription to NEM Data.  This can be purchased within the app.  Your account will be charged only when you confirm the in-app purchase (requires a valid iTunes account).

We are currently offering 3 month subscriptions for $2.49.

At the end of the subscription period, it may automatically renew and you will be charged for the next period.  Your account will be charged for the renewal within 24hours of the renewal date.

You can manage your subscription by going to your account settings within iTunes.  This includes the option to disable auto-renewal.  If you disable the auto-renewal more than 24h before your subscription expiry, the subscription will not renew, and you will not be charged for an additional subscription.  Your access to NEMDATA will still continue to the end of your last purchased subscription.

Once purchased, you will not be able to cancel your subscription for that period.

We may alter the price of the subscriptions at any time.  If the price of your subscription period has dropped at the time of auto-renewing, you will be charged at the lower price.  If, however, we have raised the price since your previous purchase, the auto-renewal will not go ahead, and you will have the option to re-purchase at the higher rate.

Since we recognise the inconvenience of having your subscription expire unexpectedly, we will grant a grace period which will be forfeit upon purchase of a valid subscription.

Please see our Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use at http://www.reddolphin.com.au/policy/.

## Key features

- Real-time NEM data
- Price and demand tracking
- Generator availability
- Predispatch data
- Customizable price alerts
- Data visualization (tables/graphs)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NEM Data Access | $1.99 | per 3 months |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketnem/id593878165/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money

*2026-03-20*

Used to be one of the best NEM apps. No good as of last couple of months, data does not update

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2026-02-27*

Don’t waste your money. I was paying the subscription fee but now there has been no data updated. It tells me my subscription has expired when it hasn’t.

### 1/5 — Busted

*2026-01-11*

Only showing a couple of generators. Constantly crashing when trying to update settings.  Needs an update.

### 3/5 — Now doesn’t work

*2025-12-26*

Now there’s a subscription fee which I was prepared to pay despite using the app maybe 8-10 times a years. Paid and now the App doesn’t work. Not happy.

### 1/5 — Glitchy as

*2025-07-01*

Crashes continually, no longer fit for use

### 2/5 — Poor performance.

*2023-06-28*

This app continually crashes. This has been happening for weeks. I have the latest app version. Why should I pay for something that isn’t up to the task? I have submitted a complaint directly to the app developer.

### 3/5 — Grown stale

*2022-06-14*

As at June 2022 the app crashes frequently. There don’t appear to have been any updates in the last two years so I plan to try a new app and cancel my data subscription.

### 1/5 — Subscription

*2021-01-16*

Another NEM app has far more information, a better layout and best of all, no subscription.

### 2/5 — Not maintained

*2020-11-19*

Needs to be updated. Bug that does not allow changes to notification settings

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2020-05-19, version 2.1.3*

Crashes when trying to access generation, says I need to renew subscription even though says I have another two weeks to go, a really poorly developed app.

## Frequently asked questions about PocketNEM

### What data does PocketNEM provide?

PocketNEM provides key data for the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM), including price, demand, generator availability, unit generation, predispatch information, interconnector flow, and market notices.

### How does PocketNEM display data?

Data is presented in both numeric tables and interactive graphs. Users can switch between these views by rotating their device to portrait or landscape mode.

### Can I set up alerts with PocketNEM?

Yes, PocketNEM allows you to receive alerts when the price exceeds a set trigger level. You can configure custom high and low trigger levels, choose specific regions for alerts, and receive notifications if the price remains in the trigger state.

### What is required to receive new data in PocketNEM?

After an initial 2-day data period, an in-app auto-renewing subscription to NEMDATA is required for the app to receive new data. You will be reminded of this requirement via a pop-up message.

### What are the subscription options for PocketNEM?

PocketNEM offers 3-month subscriptions for $2.49. This subscription provides access to NEM data. Prices may be altered at any time.

### How can I manage my PocketNEM subscription?

You can manage your subscription by going to your account settings within iTunes. This includes the option to disable auto-renewal. If disabled more than 24 hours before expiry, the subscription will not renew.

### Does PocketNEM have ads?

PocketNEM does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download, but ongoing access to data requires a paid subscription.

### What devices is PocketNEM compatible with?

PocketNEM is compatible with iPhone and iPod devices and has an age rating of 4+.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.3 — 2019-11-10

A number of bugs fixed (thanks to the many users who have spotted them), plus a couple of UI tweaks.

### 2.1.1 — 2019-11-04

Minor fixes to the UI plus support for Dark Mode.

### 2.1 — 2019-10-28

Lots of changes under the hood. Mostly to get ready for new features, but also to better support newer devices. No new features in this iteration, but a few bugs squashed.

Importantly, this should make it work on iOS 13.

### 2.0.6 — 2015-11-18

Minor UI improvements.

### 2.0.5 — 2015-09-04

Return of the un/unread status for Market Notices and a few other bug fixes.

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