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Telnet Lite

Telnet Lite

gives easy access to a server

19 ratings
140 reviews
🔧 Utilities
💼 Business
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 1, 2019
  • January 6, 2026

Developer

Jan Frydendal
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About

Connect to Linux/UNIX Telnet servers from your iPhone or iPad. Run server applications in a VT220 terminal window, just like on a console. Supports various barcode scanners and customizable terminal settings.

✓VT220 terminal emulation
✓Telnet and SSH2 protocol support
✓Barcode scanner integration
✓Customizable terminal colors and size
✓Auto login functionality
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Telnet Lite. Based on 19 reviews and a 2.5/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 13 negatives reviewers mention most about this Business app.

Positive things

  • ✅Functional telnet/SSH client for basic remote access
  • 📱Useful for mobile device administration
  • ⚙️Configurable settings and keyboard layouts
  • 🎯Works well for quick emergency access
  • 💾Saves SSH credentials for convenience
  • 🔧Supports macro functionality for commands
  • 📡Compatible with various network devices (routers, servers, Cisco gear)

Negative things

  • ⏱️5-minute session timeout limit (major complaint)
  • ⌨️Enter button removed/relocated in recent updates
  • 🐢Slow performance and laggy keyboard animations
  • 📵Disconnects when switching to other apps
  • ⌨️Keyboard obscures input/cursor visibility
  • ❌Missing essential keys (ESC, function keys, arrow keys, tab, control)
  • 🔄Frequent updates that worsen functionality
  • 💸Expensive upgrade path with poor value proposition
  • 📤Export feature broken/incomplete
  • 🚫Poor developer support and responsiveness
  • 🔌Crashes on certain iOS versions
  • 📋No copy/paste functionality
  • 🎨Garbled/crude display quality
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What's New in Telnet Lite

5.7

January 6, 2026

- Minor bug fixes.

User reviews

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Piece of junk

I can connect to the server but when I attempt to type anything including my login details it doesn’t allow a single character to enter the screen, this is entirely worthless
FloofyShadowSkyFloofyShadowSky

iPhone 6

Do not start, just open and closing suddenly. Everything was ok until last update
Alx5057Alx5057

Невозможно пользоваться

Не работают стрелки для прокрутки
Senpai_CreampieSenpai_Creampie

Export only exported last session used

Export broken, purchased app and tried to export and it would not export all sessions.
EdgardoArroyoEdgardoArroyo

Actually works, slowly

I tried five other terminal apps before this one. None of them worked. This on runs but it is slow.

If you’re using IOS then you likely are happy when your Apple device does anything so let’s call this app a win.
kogcyckogcyc
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

5-minute session timeout introduced in update

Bug

Enter button missing or relocated in recent versions

Bug

App crashes on iOS 3.0 and later versions

Bug

Keyboard animations are laggy

Bug

Text entry is very slow

Bug

Cannot send carriage return (CR) properly

Bug

App freezes on connection screen

Bug

Crashes after 4 minutes of use

Bug

Cannot input login credentials

Bug

Display shows garbled text

Bug

Backspace key not functioning

Bug

Export only exports last session

Bug

Connection issues with certain servers

Bug

App locks immediately after opening

Bug
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Requested Features

14 requests

Remove or increase 5-minute session time limit

Feature

Restore enter button to standard keyboard location

Feature

Add ESC and function keys to lite version

Feature

Implement arrow keys and tab key support

Feature

Add copy/paste functionality

Feature

Prevent disconnection when switching apps

Feature

Improve keyboard positioning to not obscure input

Feature

Add ANSI color support

Feature

Implement scroll buffer for viewing history

Feature

Add landscape mode support (or make it free)

Feature

Support for different line-ending handling (CR/LF)

Feature

Resizable window and movable terminal view

Feature

Separate input line display

Feature

Control key accessibility improvements

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This app allows you to connect to Linux/UNIX Telnet servers from your iPhone or iPad. It provides a VT220 terminal window, enabling you to run server applications remotely as if you were at the system console.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include full VT220 emulation, support for Telnet and SSH2 protocols, ANSI color, customizable screen sizes, zoom and scroll functionality, auto-login, and integration with various barcode scanners.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, this is the Lite version of the application and is available for free. The full version has some differences, such as not requiring a brief break after a period of use.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for use on iPhone and iPad devices. It supports standard VT220 emulation features and can be used with various barcode scanners compatible with iOS devices.

What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include remotely managing Linux or UNIX servers, accessing command-line applications on servers, and using barcode scanners for data entry in server-based systems directly from a mobile device.