Comparison

Pocket Radar vs iSHMU

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Radar

Plan your day with detailed weather forecasts, including temperature, pressure, and wind. Get hourly and 7-day outlooks, plus precipitation maps and air quality information. Stay informed about weather patterns to make the most of your outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • Hourly and 7-day forecasts
  • Temperature and pressure maps
  • Wind speed and direction
  • Precipitation and cloud cover
  • Air quality index
  • Sunrise/sunset times
  • Tropical cyclone tracking
Features
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What will the weather bring today, this evening or over the weekend? Pocket Radar helps you plan ahead with hourly forecasts, temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind and weather maps. A FORECAST FOR YOUR PLANS Check current conditions and feels-like temperature. Explore the next 48 hours or look ahead with a 7-day forecast. Whether you’re heading to work, taking a walk or planning a weekend outdoors, choose a place and see what to expect. TEMPERATURE: KNOW WHAT TO WEAR See how warm the afternoon will feel and how much cooler the evening may become. Compare temperatures across the map to prepare for a trip or choose a comfortable time to head outside. PRESSURE: FOLLOW THE CHANGING WEATHER Check the atmospheric pressure forecast and see how it changes over time. Explore the pressure map for a broader view of weather patterns around your area and farther afield. WIND: PREPARE FOR THE CONDITIONS Check wind speed, direction and expected gusts before you leave. Find a suitable time for a run, a bike ride or a day by the water, with the forecast for the place you choose. RAIN, SNOW AND CLOUDS See where precipitation is expected and how it may move. Check conditions around your town or along your journey to help decide whether to bring an umbrella or adjust your outdoor plans. MORE INFORMATION BEFORE YOU GO • Air quality to help you plan time outdoors. • Humidity and cloud cover for a fuller picture of the weather. • Sunrise and sunset times to make the most of daylight. • Tropical cyclone tracks and thunderstorm outlooks to follow developing weather. • Satellite thermal hotspots for additional information about possible fire activity. WEATHER WITHIN REACH Use Pocket Radar on iPhone and iPad, add Home Screen widgets and check precipitation maps on Apple Watch. On iPad and Duo, view the map and detailed forecast side by side. Open Pocket Radar and prepare for the weather wherever your day takes you. Data and forecast availability vary by region and source. Forecasts and air quality estimates may differ from actual conditions. A satellite thermal hotspot does not confirm a fire. For hazardous conditions, follow official warnings from local authorities.

About

iSHMU

Get detailed weather forecasts for Slovakia based on your current location or any of over 1000 cities. Access short and long-term predictions, radar imagery, and meteorological alerts.

Highlights
  • Weather forecasts for 1030 Slovak cities
  • 2-day and 3-day ALADIN forecasts
  • 8-day and 10-day ECMWF forecasts
  • Automatic location detection
  • Favorite locations for quick access
  • Meteorological alerts with notifications
  • Radar imagery with animations
Features
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Slovenská predpoveď počasia pre váš telefón s údajmi zo SHMÚ (Slovenský hydrometeorologický ústav). Táto aplikácia vám zjednoduší prístup k vašej obľúbenej predpovedi počasia. iSHMU na základe vašej aktuálnej polohy ponúkne predpoveď počasia pre miesto, kde sa práve v tejto chvíli nachádzate. Samozrejmosťou je aj manuálny výber lokality z viac ako 1000 miest na Slovensku. Aplikácia vám ponúka: - presnú predpoveď počasia až pre 1030 slovenských miest - 2 dňovú predpoveď počasia podľa epsgramu ALADIN - 3 dňovú predpoveď počasia podľa meteogramu ALADIN - 8 dňovú predpoveď počasia podľa epsgramu ECMWF - 10 dňovú predpoveď počasia podľa meteogramu ECMWF - fulltextové vyhľadávanie v lokalitách - označenie lokality ako obľúbenej pre rýchlejší prístup k predpovedi - obľúbené lokality - automatické zistenie polohy - predpovedný model Aladin a ECMWF - textové predpovede modelu Aladin - radarové snímky s animáciami na mapovom podklade - meteorologické výstrahy s notifikáciami pre vybrané obľúbené lokality - predpovedný model A-LAEF Používateľ sťahuje elektronické obrázky zo servera www.shmu.sk priamo do svojho telefónu prostredníctvom aplikácie. Používateľ aplikácie využíva údaje iba pre vlastnú potrebu. Všetky informácie, texty a elektronické obrázky, ktoré obsahuje server www.shmu.sk sú duševným vlastníctvom Slovenského hydrometeorologického ústavu. Aplikácia iSHMU nie je nijakým spôsobom financovaná ani podporovaná zo strany SHMÚ.

Screenshots

Pocket Radar4 screens
iSHMU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iSHMU at Free against Pocket Radar's $14.99. iSHMU also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Pocket Radar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 4). On in-app purchases, 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

iSHMU is free to download; Pocket Radar costs $14.99 up front. Pocket Radar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iSHMU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSHMU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Radar has 1.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Pocket Radar's written reviews are positive against 57% of iSHMU's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Radar ships an update every 3 days, iSHMU every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pocket Radar versus iSHMU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket RadariSHMU
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitry AlaevEZMID, s.r.o.

Customer experience

Pocket Radar

All ratings1,611 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews412 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative21.8%

iSHMU

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%

Bugs and requests

Pocket Radar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Incorrect weather forecasts
  • Location services not working properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to customize widget
  • Option to display temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • More detailed weather information (wind, pressure, etc.)

iSHMU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket Radar

One-time1
  • Weather Widget$4.95
1 purchases

iSHMU

One-time1
  • iSHMU+$3.99

Questions

Is Pocket Radar free?
Pocket Radar costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is iSHMU free?
iSHMU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Radar or iSHMU?
iSHMU is rated higher. Pocket Radar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while iSHMU averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Pocket Radar or iSHMU have ads?
iSHMU shows ads; Pocket Radar does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Radar or iSHMU?
Pocket Radar ships an update every 3 days, and iSHMU every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Radar was updated on November 9, 2026 and iSHMU on November 6, 2026.

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