Comparison

PocketNEM vs Equip

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

Head to head
About

PocketNEM

Access real-time Australian National Electricity Market data, including price, demand, and generator availability. Visualize data with tables and graphs, and receive customizable price alerts. Requires a subscription for ongoing data access.

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

About

Equip

Manage your superannuation fund easily from your mobile device. Track your account balance, review investment performance, and consolidate lost super. Plan for your retirement income and check your insurance coverage.

Highlights
  • View account balance
  • Update investments
  • Consolidate superannuation
  • Check retirement income
  • View insurance details
Features
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Quick. Easy. Secure. The new Equip app lets you manage your superannuation on the go. Download it today and take control of your future. Equip members can use the app to: View your account balance - check your latest contributions and see how you're tracking for retirement. Check and update your investments - see how your investment options are performing and choose the best mix for you. Consolidate your super - find your lost super, roll it in with Equip, and save money on unnecessary fees. Check your retirement income - see how much money you'll have for retirement and what that means in annual income. View your Insurance - Make sure you're covered for life's twists and turns. Togethr Trustees Pty Ltd ABN 64 006 964 049, AFSL 246383 (“Togethr”) is the trustee of the Equipsuper Superannuation Fund ABN 33 813 823 017 (“Equip” or “the Fund”).

Screenshots

PocketNEM4 screens
Equip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PocketNEM at 5.0 against Equip's 1.5. PocketNEM also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 17). Equip's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. PocketNEM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Equip asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PocketNEM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of PocketNEM's written reviews are positive against 3% of Equip's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketNEM ships an update every 2 months, Equip every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PocketNEM versus Equip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketNEMEquip
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews2.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.2 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRed Dolphin Systems Pty LtdTogethr Trustees Pty Ltd

Customer experience

PocketNEM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Equip

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive2.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative95.7%

Bugs and requests

PocketNEM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Equip

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Login screen freezes with spinning loading circle
  • App logs user out randomly and requires full re-authentication
  • Face ID and PIN settings reset after each login
  • Two-factor authentication loop prevents successful login
  • App becomes unresponsive after a few days of use
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  • Site unavailable error message appears frequently
  • App fails to load user information and balance data
  • Spinning wheel of death on login screen
  • App crashes and requires reinstallation monthly
  • Login screen not properly centered on display
  • App freezes when navigating between pages
  • Excessive buffering with no completion
  • App requires reinstallation after each update
  • Zero balance display causing false security concerns
  • App incompatible with iOS versions below 15/16

Requested features

9 requests
  • Implement proper Face ID and PIN persistence
  • Add passkey and secure token authentication
  • Reduce session timeout from 30 seconds
  • Follow modern design principles and UX standards
  • Enable more functionality within app (reduce need to call)
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  • Implement auto-login after app updates
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve navigation with fewer clicks to access information
  • Add proper error messaging and status indicators

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PocketNEM

Subscriptions1
  • NEM Data Access$1.993 Months
None

Equip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketNEM free?
PocketNEM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Equip free?
Equip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PocketNEM or Equip?
PocketNEM is rated higher. PocketNEM averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Equip averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do PocketNEM or Equip have ads?
Neither PocketNEM nor Equip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketNEM or Equip?
PocketNEM ships an update every 2 months, and Equip every 5 months. Most recently, PocketNEM was updated on October 7, 2026 and Equip on October 13, 2026.

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