# TN5250 Lite — gives easy access to an AS/400

> Terminal emulator for accessing IBM iSeries (AS/400) business servers. (iPhone/iPad app by MochaSoft.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tn5250-lite/id284906090 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MochaSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/284741182)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tn5250-lite/id284906090/reviews.md

## What is TN5250 Lite?

The AS/400 - also called the "IBM iSeries," is a midrange server from IBM, designed for the business world. TN5250 is a terminal emulator which provides access to an AS/400.

Wants to receive print jobs from an AS/400, try Mocha TN3812 for iPhone/iPad.

LITE VERSION:
The full version does not require a coffee break (30 seconds) on the Server after 5 minutes use.

FEATURES: 
- Supports all standard 5250 emulation features 
- Alternate screen size (24x80 or 27x132) 
- SSL/TLS (Secure Socket Layer) 
- Zoom and scroll as the Safari browser 
- Auto login 
- Hardware barcode scanners from SocketMobile and Linea
- Support for Zebra RFD8500, CS4070 and LI3678 barcode scanner.
- Camera as barcode scanner
- Support for 10 different EBCDIC code pages 
- Colors can be customized 
- Device name support 
- Hotspots

## Key features

- 5250 emulation
- Alternate screen sizes
- SSL/TLS support
- Barcode scanner integration
- Customizable colors
- Auto login

## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tn5250-lite/id284906090/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Buying options

*2025-12-22*

It’s one time fees or every year we need to pay?

### 5/5 — Ruler

*2023-09-11, version 5.0*

Hello. Please can you add the ruler function in.

### 3/5 — Ios14

*2022-07-09*

Really not easy to use

### 1/5 — Non riconosce la Magic Keyboard

*2022-05-31, version 4.7*

Del mio iPad Pro, Quindi inutile

### 1/5 — Will not connect thru SonicWall VPN software to iSeries

*2020-12-12*

Trying to setup to test use on iPAD.  If MochaSoft would connect thru VPN we could proceed with purchases of full version software for several iPads

### 1/5 — Where is my enter button?

*2019-09-19*

Please return my enter button to main screen.

**Developer response:** Enter/Return is now as default in the QWERTY screen keyboard. Before QWERTY had a "done", and "enter" at the top of the screen. Now top of the screen has "abc" and "return" is at the QWERTY keyboard. Use "abc" to turn screen keyboard on/off.

You can also get the old layout, if using option menu - configure -  "swap done with return" = NO (last element in the list).

### 5/5 — Hackera??

*2019-09-15, version 4.2*

Se hackera le stelle sono cinque io la provo ma nn so se funziona e se voi altri la avete già provata e hackera scrivetelo e mettete 5 stelle!😍

### 4/5 — Funziona

*2018-05-11, version 3.8*

Faccio tutto quello che abitualmente faccio con il computer. Unico neo la mancanza della configurazione della tastiera che impedisce di programmare il FIELDEXIT su un tasto. Fra l’altro non sono neanche riuscito a trovare la funzione nei tasti a video. Comunque consigliato.

### 5/5 — Great for connection to I-series

*2016-04-12*

Just tried this Lite version. Pretty consistent with IBMs Client Access and HOD emulations

Lite version only has some function keys enabled. I could not use our work system well without the F12 enabled 

Overall has that 60s look and feel to it as you expect with anyone emulating a I-series system

The cost for the full version seems a little steep. I would only use my iPad or iphone for emergency access only

### 1/5 — Ohne Pageup/Down nicht zu verwenden

*2015-06-26*

Wäre gute App. Da aber die Tasten zum Blättern gesperrt sind ist die App nur Werbung. Vollversion sehr teuer.

## Frequently asked questions about TN5250 Lite

### What is TN5250 Lite?

TN5250 Lite is a terminal emulator application designed to provide easy access to IBM iSeries (AS/400) midrange servers. It allows users to connect to and interact with business applications hosted on these servers directly from their mobile device.

### What are the key features of TN5250 Lite?

Key features include support for standard 5250 emulation, alternate screen sizes (24x80 and 27x132), secure SSL/TLS connections, zoom and scroll functionality, auto login, and integration with various hardware and camera-based barcode scanners.

### Is TN5250 Lite free to use?

Based on the provided information, TN5250 Lite is a free application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements within the Lite version.

### What devices is TN5250 Lite compatible with?

While specific operating system versions are not detailed, the app is designed for mobile devices and supports features like hardware barcode scanners from SocketMobile and Zebra, suggesting compatibility with a range of modern smartphones and tablets.

### What are common use cases for TN5250 Lite?

Common use cases include accessing business applications, managing data, and performing tasks on AS/400 systems remotely. The barcode scanner integration makes it particularly useful for inventory management, order entry, and other data-intensive operations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.7 — 2026-02-26

- added field minus function to the scroll bar
- bug fixing and updates related to the latest OS version

### 5.6 — 2025-08-21

Minor bug fixing.

### 5.5 — 2025-06-26

Solved problem with URL links on the 5250 screen.

### 5.4 — 2025-06-21

Supports new Zebra Scanner API

### 5.3 — 2025-06-19

Supports new Zebra Scanner API

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