# TN5250 — gives easy access to an AS/400

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tn5250/id284741179 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MochaSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/284741182)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: $29.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 78 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tn5250/id284741179/reviews.md

## What is TN5250?

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.

Before buying,  please first try TN5250 Lite

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. 
- Voice input.
- Hardware barcode scanners from SocketMobile and Linea.
- Support for Zebra RFD8500, CS4070 and LI3678 barcode scanner.
- Camera as barcode scanner.
- Clipboard.
- Support for 10 different EBCDIC code pages. 
- Colors can be customized. 
- Device name support. 
- Hotspots.

## Key features

- 5250 emulation
- SSL/TLS security
- Voice input
- Barcode scanning
- Customizable colors
- Auto login

## Chart rankings

- #174 in Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 78)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tn5250/id284741179/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Emulazione 5250

*2023-12-16, version 5.0*

Sicuramente la migliore fra le disponibili.

### 1/5 — Tastiera iPad non funziona

*2022-09-20, version 4.8*

La tastiera originale Apple dell’IPAD non funziona da più di un’anno.
La funzione fast input non è una soluzione accettabile.

### 3/5 — Still doesn’t work with Apple Keyboards

*2022-04-12, version 4.7*

It works as long as you don’t want to use any Apple keyboards like the Magic or Smart keyboards.  It used to work like a year or so ago, you could hit the keyboard button, select wireless, and it worked. I have been all over setups and can’t find anything to help.
I can’t be productive if I have to hold my iPad in my lap and use the iOS keyboard.

### 1/5 — Tastiera iPad

*2021-10-06, version 4.5*

Ancora non funziona… fate qualcosa!!!!!

### 4/5 — Nice, but doesn’t work with Apple Magic Keyboard

*2021-07-31, version 4.5*

I have used this app on my iPhone before, but it does not respond to physical keyboard input.

### 1/5 — Tastiera bluetooth non utilizzabile

*2021-03-23, version 4.5*

Non è più possibile utilizzare la tastiera bluetooth degli IPad 
Sarebbe il caso di trovare una soluzione!! 
Così funziona a metà!

### 1/5 — Tastiera

*2021-03-08, version 4.5*

Salve,ma perché con l’ultimo aggiornamento del 4 Marzo non funziona più la tastiera esterna?Mi riferisco all’iPad con tastiera.Fino a prima dell’aggiornamento funzionava correttamente.

### 1/5 — Tastiera

*2021-03-08, version 4.5*

Con l ultimo aggiornamnto,non funziona piu la tastiera esterna

### 1/5 — Need the enter key back

*2019-10-02, version 4.3*

This app went from five stars to a one star. The enter key is now gone on the top right of the screen and you have to swipe through the keyboard to find it. You put the most used key at the end of the list. It is so inefficient now with the placement of the enter key it is unusable for efficiency. Not anywhere near the page up and down key. Makes no sense at all. I challenge whoever made this decision to login and try using your app without being frustrated the whole time.

### 1/5 — How many keys do you really need to pull the keyboard up?

*2019-09-19, version 4.3*

Very happy with the app and use it daily. However discouraged with the replacement of the enter key on the main screen. Have looked in settings and do not see a way to reconfigure this as a setting. Why do we need redundant keys on the main screen to open the keyboard? This is not as big of an issue when using on an IPad but is very annoying with having a small screen to begin with on an iPhone.

## Frequently asked questions about TN5250

### What is TN5250?

TN5250 is a terminal emulator application that provides users with easy access to an AS/400, also known as the IBM iSeries. This type of server is designed for business environments, and this app allows mobile devices to connect to it.

### What are the key features of TN5250?

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

### Is TN5250 free to use?

Based on the provided information, the application is free. It is recommended to try the 'TN5250 Lite' version before purchasing the full application, suggesting a potential paid version or in-app purchases for advanced features not detailed here.

### What devices is TN5250 compatible with?

While specific operating system versions are not detailed, the app is designed for mobile devices and mentions support for hardware barcode scanners from SocketMobile and Linea, as well as Zebra scanners, indicating compatibility with a range of mobile hardware.

### What are common use cases for TN5250?

Common use cases include accessing business data and applications hosted on AS/400 or IBM iSeries servers remotely. This is particularly useful for employees who need to manage or view business information while on the go, leveraging features like barcode scanning for inventory or data entry.

## 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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## More apps by MochaSoft

- [TN5250 Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tn5250-lite/id284906090)
- [Mocha VNC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mocha-vnc/id284981670)
- [Mocha VNC Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mocha-vnc-lite/id284984448)
- [Mocha Telnet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mocha-telnet/id286892932)
- [Telnet Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telnet-lite/id286893976)

All apps by MochaSoft: https://appshunter.io/developer/284741182

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