Mocha Telnet vs BASys Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mocha Telnet
Access Linux/UNIX Telnet servers from your iPhone or iPad. Run applications in a VT220 terminal window, just as if you were at the system console, but on a mobile device. Supports various barcode scanners and offers customizable terminal settings.
- VT220 emulation
- SSH2 and Telnet protocol support
- Barcode scanner integration (camera, Opticon, Zebra, Linea, SocketMobile)
- Alternate screen sizes
- ANSI colors
- Auto login and auto connect
- Text Macro support
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Mocha Telnet provides access to a Linux/UNIX Telnet Server. Using your iPhone or iPad, you can connect to a Telnet Server and run applications in a VT220 Terminal window. Exactly as you would, if you were sitting at your system console, just on a smaller screen. Before buying, please try our free Lite version. FEATURES - Supports all standard VT220 emulation features. - Alternate screen size (24x80 or 24x132). - SSH2 and telnet protocol. - ANSI colors. - Zoom and scroll as the Safari browser. - Landscape mode. - OPTICON 200X barcode scanner. - Support for Zebra RFD8500, CS4070 and LI3678 barcode scanner. - Linea barcode scanner and card reader. - SocketMobile S700 and series 7 hardware scanner - Camera as barcode scanner. - Can handle different Host configurations. - Auto login. - Auto connect. - Pop up keyboard. - Text Macro support. - Clipboard support. - User defined key values. - Colors can be customized.
BASys Mobile
This app facilitates the tracking of casing collection and delivery within a specific retreading system. It serves as a tool for managing inventory and logistics for tire retreading operations. For inquiries, users are directed to contact their Bridgestone sales representative.
- Track casing collection
- Track casing delivery
- Manage retreading system logistics
- Bridgestone BASys integration
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Easily track casing collection and delivery within the Bridgestone BASys Retreading System. Contact your Bridgestone sales representative with questions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BASys Mobile at Free against Mocha Telnet's $5.99. BASys Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 6). Mocha Telnet's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 2.4) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
BASys Mobile is free to download; Mocha Telnet costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mocha Telnet holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 18 respectively.
Mocha Telnet ships an update every 4 months, BASys Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mocha Telnet | BASys Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (6 ratings) — better | 2.4 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #42 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 210 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MochaSoft | Bridgestone Corporation |
Customer experience
Mocha Telnet
BASys Mobile
In-app purchases
Mocha Telnet
No in-app purchases
BASys Mobile
No in-app purchases
