Comparison

Telnet Lite vs Patch Manager Plus

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

Head to head
About

Telnet Lite

Connect to Linux/UNIX Telnet servers from your iPhone or iPad. Run server applications in a VT220 terminal window, just like on a console. Supports various barcode scanners and customizable terminal settings.

Highlights
  • VT220 terminal emulation
  • Telnet and SSH2 protocol support
  • Barcode scanner integration
  • Customizable terminal colors and size
  • Auto login functionality
Features
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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. LITE VERSION The full version does not require a coffee break (30 seconds) on the Server after 5 minutes use. FEATURES - Supports all standard VT220 emulation features. - Alternate screen size (24x80 or 24x132). - Zoom and scroll as the Safari browser. - Telnet and SSH2 protocol. - ANSI color. - Landscape mode. - Auto login. - 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. - Pop up keyboard. - User defined key values. - Colors can be customized.

About

Patch Manager Plus

Streamline patch management across Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Automate patch testing, deployment, and reporting to ensure your IT environment remains secure and up-to-date.

Highlights
  • Detect vulnerable systems
  • Automate patch testing and approval
  • Automate patch download and deployment
  • Decline specific patches
  • Comprehensive system health reports
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Features
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Patch Management for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Third-Party Applications Effortlessly Manage Patches Across Platforms Key Features: 1.Detect Vulnerable Systems: Identify systems missing critical patches by synchronizing with an online patch database and performing regular scans. 2.Test and Approve Patches Automatically: Create test groups based on OS and departments, automatically test newly released patches, and approve them based on deployment results. 3.Automate Patch Download and Deployment: Automatically download and deploy missing patches during non-business hours with customizable deployment policies, including reboot configurations. 4.Decline Patches: Exclude patches for legacy applications, specific users or departments, or entire patch families as needed. 5.Comprehensive System Health Reports: Access detailed reports on vulnerable systems, installed patches, and missing patches to keep your IT environment secure. Seamless Patch Management Anytime, Anywhere ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus empowers IT administrators to manage patching on desktops, laptops, servers, and virtual machines on the go. It supports Windows, Mac, Linux, and third-party applications for devices within LAN, WAN, and roaming environments. Activation Instructions: For On-Premises Deployment: Install the Patch Manager Plus app on your device. Enter the server name and port details used by Patch Manager Plus. Sign in using the credentials for the Patch Manager Plus console. For Cloud Deployment: Create a Patch Manager account via the web browser. Log in to the mobile app using the same credentials as your browser account. ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus simplifies patch management, giving IT admins the tools to secure their environments with ease, anytime and anywhere.

Screenshots

Telnet Lite4 screens
Patch Manager Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Telnet Lite at 45% against Patch Manager Plus's 0%. Patch Manager Plus's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

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

Patch Manager Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Telnet Lite's written reviews are positive against 0% of Patch Manager Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Telnet Lite ships an update every 4 months, Patch Manager Plus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Telnet Lite versus Patch Manager Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelnet LitePatch Manager Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (20 ratings)4.8 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2028 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftZoho Corporation

Customer experience

Telnet Lite

All ratings20 ratings
Positive35.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative43.6%

Patch Manager Plus

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Telnet Lite

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • 5-minute session timeout introduced in update
  • Enter button missing or relocated in recent versions
  • App crashes on iOS 3.0 and later versions
  • Keyboard animations are laggy
  • Text entry is very slow
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  • Cannot send carriage return (CR) properly
  • App freezes on connection screen
  • Crashes after 4 minutes of use
  • Cannot input login credentials
  • Display shows garbled text
  • Backspace key not functioning
  • Export only exports last session
  • Connection issues with certain servers
  • App locks immediately after opening

Requested features

14 requests
  • Remove or increase 5-minute session time limit
  • Restore enter button to standard keyboard location
  • Add ESC and function keys to lite version
  • Implement arrow keys and tab key support
  • Add copy/paste functionality
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  • Prevent disconnection when switching apps
  • Improve keyboard positioning to not obscure input
  • Add ANSI color support
  • Implement scroll buffer for viewing history
  • Add landscape mode support (or make it free)
  • Support for different line-ending handling (CR/LF)
  • Resizable window and movable terminal view
  • Separate input line display
  • Control key accessibility improvements

Patch Manager Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Telnet Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Patch Manager Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Telnet Lite free?
Telnet Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Patch Manager Plus free?
Patch Manager Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Telnet Lite or Patch Manager Plus?
Patch Manager Plus is rated higher. Telnet Lite averages 2.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Patch Manager Plus averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.
Do Telnet Lite or Patch Manager Plus have ads?
Neither Telnet Lite nor Patch Manager Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Telnet Lite or Patch Manager Plus?
Telnet Lite ships an update every 4 months, and Patch Manager Plus every 5 weeks. Most recently, Telnet Lite was updated on September 20, 2026 and Patch Manager Plus on September 10, 2026.

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