Comparison

Telnet Lite vs OpManager

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
Read full description

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

OpManager

This mobile application provides remote access to an on-premises network monitoring server. It allows data center administrators to view device performance, troubleshoot faults, and manage alarms from their Apple devices. The app offers real-time notifications and quick access to critical IT infrastructure information.

Highlights
  • View network devices by category, group, and type
  • Monitor alarms and their causes
  • Identify down devices and associated alarms
  • Search and view device details and status
  • Perform network tests (Ping, Traceroute)
  • Manage alarms (acknowledge, clear, delete)
  • Receive push notifications for events
Features
Read full description

You need to run ManageEngine OpManager server to work with this app. OpManager is complete, end-to-end network monitoring software that offers advanced fault and performance management functionalities across critical IT resources such as routers, WAN links, switches, firewalls, VoIP call paths, physical servers, virtual servers, domain controllers, and other IT infrastructure devices. You are only able to access your machine setup using this app if you're already running OpManager on-premises, and you can use this app to access the machine setup from your Apple device (iPad and iPhone). This app helps data center administrators stay connected to their IT and access it from anywhere, anytime. It offers quick access to the OpManager on-premises tool to view the performance of devices and troubleshoot faults instantly. This app is not stand-alone. Features Lists all the devices in your network based on category, groups, business view, type, vendor, apps, protocol, severity. Lists alarm and their causes based on the time and severity (Critical, Attention, Trouble, Service Down) Lists all the down devices and their corresponding alarms in your network Search for a particular device in your network and know its detail and status Perform Test Monitor, Ping, Traceroute, and Workflow actions on devices Perform actions such as Clear Alarm, Acknowledge Alarm, Delete Alarm, Suppress Alarms, and Add Notes on alarms Push notifications for getting timely notifications on events that are generated in the OpManager server With the help of Siri Shortcuts, execute actions to show a list of down devices, and filter alarms based on severity, category, time, acknowledged/unacknowledged Home screen widgets to have a quick overview of alarms, down devices. Applications Manager Plugin support Ping Tools and Address Monitoring Tools Support for Https AD and SAML authentication support. Compatible with OpManager and OpManager plus versions 12400 and later. Want to try OpManager on-premises? https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/download.html?appstore

Screenshots

Telnet Lite4 screens
OpManager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OpManager at 4.6 against Telnet Lite's 2.5. OpManager also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (129 vs 20). Telnet Lite's advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 35%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

OpManager holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpManager has 129 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Telnet Lite's written reviews are positive against 35% of OpManager'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, OpManager every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Telnet Lite versus OpManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelnet LiteOpManager
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (20 ratings)4.6 (129 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better35.3% of reviews
Number of ratings20129 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB102 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%

OpManager

All ratings129 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral17.6%
Negative47.1%

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
Show 9 more
  • 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
Show 9 more
  • 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

OpManager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Telnet Lite

No in-app purchases

None

OpManager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Telnet Lite free?
Telnet Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpManager free?
OpManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Telnet Lite or OpManager?
OpManager is rated higher. Telnet Lite averages 2.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while OpManager averages 4.6 from 129 ratings.
Do Telnet Lite or OpManager have ads?
Neither Telnet Lite nor OpManager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Telnet Lite or OpManager?
Telnet Lite ships an update every 4 months, and OpManager every 11 days. Most recently, Telnet Lite was updated on October 5, 2026 and OpManager on October 10, 2026.

Other comparisons