Comparison

Mocha Telnet vs Solea

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

Solea

This business management tool simplifies daily operations for pest control technicians. It allows for easy scheduling, time tracking, service documentation, and customer management directly from a mobile device. Automated field reports reduce paperwork and improve customer communication.

Highlights
  • Schedule appointments
  • Track work hours
  • Document services
  • Manage customer information
  • Generate field reports
  • Optimize daily routes
Features
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Solea is built for pest control technicians who need a simple way to manage daily work from the field. The app helps technicians schedule appointments, track work hours, document services, and manage customer information in one place. Technicians can check in and check out of appointments, record products used, and complete job details directly from their mobile device. Field reports are automatically generated and sent to customers after each visit, reducing manual paperwork. Solea also provides a clear view of upcoming appointments and an optimized daily route to help technicians stay on schedule. Customer details, service history, and notes are always accessible, allowing technicians to arrive prepared and keep records up to date.

Screenshots

Mocha Telnet4 screens
Solea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Solea at Free against Mocha Telnet's $5.99. Solea also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Mocha Telnet's advantage is chart position (#154 vs unranked). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Solea is free to download; Mocha Telnet costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solea holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mocha Telnet ships an update every 4 months, Solea every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Mocha Telnet versus Solea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMocha TelnetSolea
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#154 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftSolea

Customer experience

Mocha Telnet

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative20.3%

Solea

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mocha Telnet

No in-app purchases

None

Solea

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mocha Telnet free?
Mocha Telnet costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solea free?
Solea is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mocha Telnet or Solea?
Solea is rated higher. Mocha Telnet averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Solea averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Mocha Telnet or Solea have ads?
Neither Mocha Telnet nor Solea shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mocha Telnet or Solea?
Mocha Telnet ships an update every 4 months, and Solea every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mocha Telnet was updated on October 15, 2026 and Solea on October 13, 2026.

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