Comparison

MT5000 vs Shadow

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

Head to head
About

MT5000

Features
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With this app you are able to manage your Orbcomm MT5000 transponder. You can enter static data like ship's name and dimension or check the battery status. Orbcomm MT5000 is an AIS transmitter used for small vessel tracking (e.g. fishing vessels). Data stored in MT5000 can be read-out with this app via Bluetooth and are shown in the map view of your iPhone or iPad.

About

Shadow

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Shadow helps you connect to the decentralized web — a new internet. The decentralized web puts people first, cutting out untrustworthy intermediaries and safeguarding privacy. With direct digital ownership, it gives everyone more control and unlocks the true potential of the internet. Key Features: • Lightning-fast transactions with minimal fees • Transfer tokens and NFTs in a matter of seconds • Effortlessly manage multiple accounts • Complete control over your assets, no compromises • Fully private, with no personal information required • Secure your wallet with biometric authentication Download Shadow, add some crypto, and explore the decentralized web today!

Screenshots

MT50003 screens
Shadow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadow at every 3 weeks against MT5000's every 13 months. MT5000's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MT5000 ships an update every 13 months, Shadow every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
MT5000 versus Shadow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMT5000Shadow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWeatherdock AGVIV3 Inc.

In-app purchases

None

MT5000

No in-app purchases

None

Shadow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MT5000 free?
MT5000 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow free?
Shadow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MT5000 or Shadow have ads?
Neither MT5000 nor Shadow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MT5000 or Shadow?
MT5000 ships an update every 13 months, and Shadow every 3 weeks. Most recently, MT5000 was updated on September 9, 2026 and Shadow on September 9, 2026.

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