Comparison

Telnet Lite vs TTerm

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

TTerm

This app provides secure SSH and Telnet communications to UNIX/Linux hosts. It offers robust terminal emulation with features like custom hotspots, multi-session capability, and Bluetooth keyboard support, suitable for both basic and advanced users.

Highlights
  • Secure SSH with RSA key import
  • Telnet and Telnet via SSH Tunnel/SSL
  • Multi-session capability
  • Customizable touch hotspots
  • Bluetooth keyboard support
  • Custom on-screen keyboards
  • Access levels for restricted modes
Features
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TTerm is an enterprise grade terminal emulator providing providing secure, robust SSH and Telnet communications to UNIX/Linux type hosts. Offering a variety of features and tools designed to enhance terminal emulation on your device TTerm features comprehensive terminal keyboard and language support, custom hotspots for touch interaction, multi-session capability, bluetooth keyboard support, keyboard mapping and more. TTerm is designed to get the basic user up and connected with a minimum of fuss whilst allowing seasoned, technically advanced users to create in-depth configurations as required. Based on Turbosoft's popular TTWin terminal emulator for Windows, TTerm builds on a heritage of accurate, reliable and robust terminal emulation proven over many years of extensive real world usage and development. Terminals supported: -DEC VT 52/100/101/102 -DEC VT220 -DEC VT320 -DEC VT420 -ANSI X3.64, ANSIEA -SCO ANSI Color Console -Linux Console -Unix ANSI (Bell, AT&T, interactive) -Wang 2110 Features: -Secure SSH, support for importing RSA SSH keys -Telnet -Telnet via SSH Tunnel -Telnet via SSL2/SSL3/TLS -Multiple simultaneous host connections -Dynamic Hotspot support, creates touch elements on your terminal display -Support for Apple Wireless Keyboards. -Support for custom keyboard mapping. (bluetooth keyboard keys to emulation keys) -Custom on screen keyboards for each terminal type -Compact or expanded keyboards display including transparent overlay option -Terminal select/copy/paste -Scroll history -Access levels offer restricted and kiosk modes to lock down the app, protecting login details and restricting access. -Import/Export configuration for administrators looking to deploy across small numbers of devices. Single tap to share Access Level settings and multiple connection configurations. -AppConfig support for administrators looking to support a larger number of devices, enabling TTerm to be deployed and configured through a Mobile Device Management product such as AirWatch®. For support, feedback and feature requests please contact support@tterm-app.com.

Screenshots

Telnet Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Telnet Lite at Free against TTerm's $9.99. Telnet Lite also leads on rating (2.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). TTerm's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On update cadence, 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

Telnet Lite is free to download; TTerm costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Telnet Lite holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Telnet Lite has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Telnet Lite's written reviews are positive against 67% of TTerm's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Telnet Lite versus TTerm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelnet LiteTTerm
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating2.5 (20 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftTurbosoft Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Telnet Lite

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

TTerm

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

TTerm

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Telnet Lite

No in-app purchases

None

TTerm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Telnet Lite free?
Telnet Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TTerm free?
TTerm costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Telnet Lite or TTerm?
Telnet Lite is rated higher. Telnet Lite averages 2.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while TTerm averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Telnet Lite or TTerm have ads?
Neither Telnet Lite nor TTerm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Telnet Lite or TTerm?
Telnet Lite ships an update every 4 months, and TTerm every 4 months. Most recently, Telnet Lite was updated on September 20, 2026 and TTerm on June 6, 2026.

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