Comparison

TN5250 Lite vs Valence Mobile

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

Head to head
About

TN5250 Lite

This app provides access to IBM iSeries (AS/400) midrange servers, acting as a terminal emulator for business applications. It supports various emulation features, secure connections, and multiple barcode scanner options for efficient data entry.

Highlights
  • 5250 emulation
  • Alternate screen sizes
  • SSL/TLS support
  • Barcode scanner integration
  • Customizable colors
  • Auto login
Features
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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. 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

About

Valence Mobile

Connect to IBM Power System Servers running IBM i. Access apps developed with the Valence Framework, manage security and device features like camera and GPS. Develop custom applications that integrate mobile device capabilities with server data.

Highlights
  • Connect to IBM Power System Servers
  • Run Valence Framework apps
  • Manage security and library lists
  • Access native iOS device features
  • Integrate camera, GPS, and contacts
  • Develop custom server-integrated apps
Features
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Valence Mobile is an app for users to connect to an IBM Power System Server running IBM i. Valence Mobile prompts for a valid IBM i user and password, then provides a launchpad from which the user can run apps that have been developed for use with the Valence Framework. In addition to handling menu functions, security, library lists and user overrides, Valence Mobile also provides app-level access to native iOS device features such as camera, contacts, GPS, etc. This makes it possible to develop apps that, for example, take pictures on an iOS device, collect GPS information to go with the image and store the data on the IBM i for use in other programs. You must have Valence Framework version 6 or higher installed and running on your IBM i in order for Valence Mobile to function. To obtain the Valence Framework, download the installer program on your Mac or PC by navigating to cnxcorp.com/valence and click on the "Download Valence trial" button.

Screenshots

TN5250 Lite4 screens
Valence Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Valence Mobile at 3.0 against TN5250 Lite's 2.6. Valence Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). TN5250 Lite's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Valence Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TN5250 Lite ships an update every 5 months, Valence Mobile every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TN5250 Lite versus Valence Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTN5250 LiteValence Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (7 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftCNX Corporation

Customer experience

TN5250 Lite

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

Valence Mobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TN5250 Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Valence Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TN5250 Lite free?
TN5250 Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Valence Mobile free?
Valence Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TN5250 Lite or Valence Mobile?
Valence Mobile is rated higher. TN5250 Lite averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Valence Mobile averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TN5250 Lite or Valence Mobile have ads?
Neither TN5250 Lite nor Valence Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TN5250 Lite or Valence Mobile?
TN5250 Lite ships an update every 5 months, and Valence Mobile every 2 days. Most recently, TN5250 Lite was updated on October 22, 2026 and Valence Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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