TN5250 Lite vs Second Screen ConnectPOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 5250 emulation
- Alternate screen sizes
- SSL/TLS support
- Barcode scanner integration
- Customizable colors
- Auto login
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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
Second Screen ConnectPOS
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ConnectPOS Second Screen is a digital wireless screen that displays all item information to customers during the checkout process. It can work on any device and create an interactive touchpoint experience with your customers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Second Screen ConnectPOS at 12.0 against TN5250 Lite's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TN5250 Lite ships an update every 5 months, Second Screen ConnectPOS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TN5250 Lite | Second Screen ConnectPOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MochaSoft | SmartOSC Corporation |
In-app purchases
TN5250 Lite
No in-app purchases
Second Screen ConnectPOS
No in-app purchases
