Comparison

TN5250 vs FOSSIS3D

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

Head to head
About

TN5250

This app provides easy access to an AS/400 (IBM iSeries) midrange server. It offers standard 5250 emulation features, secure connections, and convenient input methods like voice and barcode scanning.

Highlights
  • 5250 emulation
  • SSL/TLS security
  • Voice input
  • Barcode scanning
  • Customizable colors
  • Auto login
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

FOSSIS3D

Features
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**Solar Rooftop Planner – Estimate Your Solar Energy Potential** Solar Rooftop Planner helps homeowners, engineers, and solar professionals estimate the solar energy potential of buildings quickly and accurately. Using an interactive map interface, users can create solar planning projects, select buildings, draw rooftop areas, and calculate potential solar energy production. The app estimates how many solar panels can be installed and provides detailed daily and monthly energy production forecasts. **Key Features** • Create solar planning projects on an interactive map • Select buildings and define rooftop areas • Draw roof surfaces directly on the map • Choose different solar panel models • Automatic solar panel placement estimation • Daily and monthly solar energy production charts • Project management for multiple buildings • Accurate solar feasibility analysis **How It Works** 1. Create a solar planning project 2. Select a building on the map 3. Draw the rooftop installation area 4. Choose a solar panel model 5. Instantly see estimated solar energy production This tool is designed to support solar planning and feasibility analysis for rooftop solar installations. Whether you are a homeowner exploring solar energy or a professional planning installations, Solar Rooftop Planner helps you make informed decisions. Start planning your solar future today.

Screenshots

TN52504 screens
FOSSIS3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FOSSIS3D at Free against TN5250's $29.99. FOSSIS3D also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). TN5250's advantage is chart position (#130 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

FOSSIS3D is free to download; TN5250 costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TN5250 ships an update every 5 months, FOSSIS3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TN5250 versus FOSSIS3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTN5250FOSSIS3D
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#130 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB109 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMochaSoftMelih Alper KILIC

In-app purchases

None

TN5250

No in-app purchases

None

FOSSIS3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TN5250 free?
TN5250 costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FOSSIS3D free?
FOSSIS3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TN5250 or FOSSIS3D have ads?
Neither TN5250 nor FOSSIS3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TN5250 or FOSSIS3D?
TN5250 ships an update every 5 months, and FOSSIS3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, TN5250 was updated on November 6, 2026 and FOSSIS3D on October 31, 2026.

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