Telnet Lite vs Remote Access Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- VT220 terminal emulation
- Telnet and SSH2 protocol support
- Barcode scanner integration
- Customizable terminal colors and size
- Auto login functionality
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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.
Remote Access Plus
Access and troubleshoot Windows, Mac, and Linux computers remotely from your mobile device. Resolve issues quickly with features like command prompt access and the ability to turn computers on or off.
- Unattended remote access
- Multi-monitor support
- Quick Launch administrative operations
- Remote command prompt execution
- Wake-on-LAN functionality
- Cloud and on-premises access
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Access and troubleshoot Windows, Mac and Linux endpoints anywhere, anytime! Remote Access Plus is all you need to redefine your troubleshooting routine. Remote Access Plus helps you access remote computers irrespective of their location and lets you resolve troubleshooting requests at a lightning speed. Remote Access Plus is available on cloud and on-premises. You can access both the instances from the mobile app. What can I do using the Remote Access Plus application? Access endpoints right from your mobile device 1. Connect to remote computers on the go with unattended remote access 2. Seamlessly switch between multiple monitors connected to client computers 3. Perform administrative operations using "Quick Launch" Diagnose computers without hindering productivity 1. Access command prompt and execute commands using systems account 2. Cut-down production costs by turning off the computers with no active users 3. Wake computers on LAN and kick-start your troubleshooting without hick-ups How do I activate? 1. Install the Remote Access Plus mobile app on your mobile device. 2. If you are using the Remote Access Plus on-premises solution, provide the server name, the port being used, followed by the credentials. 3. If you are using the cloud edition, log-in to your Remote Access Plus account 4. You can now access your Remote Access Plus console from your mobile device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Remote Access Plus at 4.3 against Telnet Lite's 2.5. Remote Access Plus also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Remote Access Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 7 respectively.
Telnet Lite ships an update every 4 months, Remote Access Plus monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Telnet Lite | Remote Access Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (20 ratings) | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MochaSoft | Zoho Corporation |
Customer experience
Telnet Lite
Remote Access Plus
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
Remote Access Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Telnet Lite
No in-app purchases
Remote Access Plus
No in-app purchases
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