# Telnet Lite vs Console Server

The clearest difference is rating: Console Server at 5.0 against Telnet Lite's 2.5. Console Server also leads on iOS requirement (6.1 vs 16.6). Telnet Lite's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Console Server holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Telnet Lite | Console Server |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telnet-lite/id286893976/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-server/id967732682/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **6.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MochaSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/284741182) | [SikYi Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/967732681) |

## What reviewers say

### Telnet Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telnet-lite/id286893976)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Functional telnet/SSH client for basic remote access
- 📱 Useful for mobile device administration
- ⚙️ Configurable settings and keyboard layouts
- 🎯 Works well for quick emergency access
- 💾 Saves SSH credentials for convenience

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ 5-minute session timeout limit (major complaint)
- ⌨️ Enter button removed/relocated in recent updates
- 🐢 Slow performance and laggy keyboard animations
- 📵 Disconnects when switching to other apps
- ⌨️ Keyboard obscures input/cursor visibility

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Console Server

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-server/id967732682)

Test TCP client or server connectivity with this tool. View incoming and outgoing strings in ASCII or clear text, and send commands back and forth using clear text or hex.

**Highlights:** TCP client and server testing, View incoming/outgoing strings, ASCII and clear text display, Send commands back and forth, Clear text and hex command support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Telnet Lite free?

Telnet Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Console Server free?

Console Server is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Telnet Lite or Console Server?

Console Server is rated higher. Telnet Lite averages 2.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Console Server averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Telnet Lite or Console Server have ads?

Neither Telnet Lite nor Console Server shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*