Shuksan Software
For weather enthusiasts and professionals requiring high-precision radar imagery and raw meteorological data for storm tracking.
NOAA Radar US
Snapshot
Who is Shuksan Software?
Providing high-resolution meteorological data and advanced radar visualization for weather enthusiasts and professionals.
Target audience
Portfolio
Last updated
NOAA Radar US
v1.7.1
7.8y ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Shuksan Software?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Specialized weather radar utilities
Scale
indie
Target audience
Weather enthusiasts and professionals requiring high-precision radar imagery and raw meteorological data for storm tracking.
Signature Patterns
- •Exclusive focus on high-resolution NOAA and Nexrad radar data products
- •Monetization via a one-time paid purchase model across the entire portfolio
- •Targeting technical power users rather than general consumer weather audiences
- •Consistent inclusion of advanced meteorological overlays and predictive modeling
Portfolio momentum
The portfolio is entirely abandoned, with zero releases in the last six months and all three apps last updated in 2019.
Portfolio
What does Shuksan Software ship?
Apps
3 apps analysed
Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.
Based on 3 of 3 apps with localized market data · last scanned .
Americas (1)
- United States3 / 3
Core markets (3/3 apps)
Rivals
Who does Shuksan Software compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(2)
Both apps target weather enthusiasts and storm trackers with radar-centric interfaces, creating direct competition for users seeking high-precision meteorological data.
Focuses on wind sports activity planning using historical archives and specialized wind reports.
Contenders(18)
Both apps target users seeking localized weather data, with AccuWeather competing for the same storm-tracking audience through its global reach and proprietary forecasting indices.
Both apps target weather-conscious users with severe weather alerts, creating direct competition for screen time among users seeking localized meteorological updates.
Both apps compete for the same weather-tracking audience by providing high-precision meteorological data, despite differing in their focus on raw radar imagery versus personality-driven forecasting.
Focuses on extreme weather patterns and multi-pattern tracking for users in North America and Europe.
Both apps compete for the same weather-utility user base by providing specialized, high-precision environmental data, despite targeting different atmospheric phenomena.
Integrates hardware-like sensors such as a barometer to provide local pressure data alongside radar.
Both applications target weather enthusiasts with high-resolution radar data, creating direct competition for users seeking precise storm tracking and meteorological insights.
Both apps target storm-tracking enthusiasts with NOAA-sourced radar data, creating direct competition for users seeking high-precision weather visualization.
Offers satellite-first imagery for storm trackers who need historical context absent in the source app.
Appeals to users wanting a clutter-free radar experience for immediate severe weather monitoring.
Targets maritime users requiring direct buoy data integration for boating and fishing safety.
Offers a broader range of specialized layers for users needing more than just standard radar mosaics.
Both applications target users seeking localized weather information, with NOAA SuperRes Radar US providing high-resolution radar imagery and Weather forecast offering minute-level precipitation tracking.
Both apps target weather enthusiasts and storm trackers, competing for the same user base seeking high-accuracy radar imagery and severe weather alerts.
Provides a 3D visualization alternative for users needing multi-model comparison beyond the source app's standard radar.
Provides specialized safety alerts like lightning detection that complement the source app's radar data.
Both applications target weather enthusiasts and storm trackers, competing for screen time through radar visualization and forecast accuracy.
Serves power users needing multi-model analysis and visual verification through a massive webcam network.
Same space(11)
Focuses on lightning safety for outdoor professionals who need specific timing tools for storm avoidance.
Offers professional-grade radar layers for free, appealing to enthusiasts who avoid subscription-based tools.
Focuses on visual clarity and real-time alerts to assist users in monitoring atmospheric conditions.
Serves as a digital emergency radio for users who prioritize audio alerts over visual radar maps.
Offers robust visualization tools for outdoor activities, though stability issues currently hinder its utility for active users.
Acts as a general-purpose weather forecasting tool for users seeking basic conditions and 15-day outlooks.
Provides trusted, official UK-specific forecasts and severe weather warnings for users prioritizing government-backed data.
Appeals to professionals and outdoor enthusiasts who require high-precision data derived from proprietary multi-model post-processing.
Targets enthusiasts needing specialized environmental metrics like snow depth and live local camera feeds.
Leverages a vast network of personal weather stations to provide microclimate-level insights for hyper-local planning.
Targets outdoor sports enthusiasts who require hyper-local wind data from a proprietary station network rather than standard radar mosaics.
New entrants(1)
Provides a basic, visually-oriented dashboard for tracking daily weather conditions and precipitation.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Shuksan Software
Bottom line
Users report: Shuksan Software is a legacy indie publisher that successfully captured a technical weather niche through high-fidelity data products. While their weighted 4.71★ rating demonstrates strong historical product-market fit, the lack of maintenance since 2019 indicates the publisher is no longer active in the mobile market.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 3
- With full intel:
- 0
- With overview:
- 3
- Website scraped:
- no
- Social presence:
- no
