Comparison

TN3270 Lite vs MxApprove

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

Head to head
About

TN3270 Lite

This app emulates an IBM 3278 terminal, providing straightforward access to IBM Mainframes. It supports standard emulation features, secure connections, and offers convenient tools like a camera barcode scanner and clipboard integration.

Highlights
  • 3270 emulation
  • SSL/TLS support
  • Camera as barcode scanner
  • Clipboard integration
  • Customizable colors
  • Hotspots for buttons
Features
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TN3270 emulate an IBM 3278 terminal for easy access to an IBM Mainframe. LITE VERSION The full version does not require a coffee break (20 seconds) on the Server after 5 minutes use. FEATURES - Supports all standard 3270 emulation features - Alternate screen size (24x80 or 32x80) - SSL/TLS (Secure Socket Layer). - Camera as barcode scanner. - Clipboard. - Air Print. - Zoom and scroll as the Safari browser - Support for 10 different EBCDIC code pages - Colors can be customized - Hotspots (Fxx= , PFxx= and URL text in the 3270 screen can be used as buttons)

About

MxApprove

This app provides a mobile workflow inbox for IBM Maximo Asset Management. It allows users to review, approve, reject, or reassign system records and assignments on the go, streamlining critical business processes.

Highlights
  • Mobile workflow inbox for IBM Maximo
  • Approve/reject system records
  • Reassign assignments
  • Access inbox on the go
  • Utilizes authorized IBM Maximo APIs
Features
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MxApprove by A3J Group, LLC is a mobile workflow inbox for IBM Maximo Asset Management. Users of IBM Maximo need to approve or reject various system records as they go through standard lifecycles. Examples include approval of Purchase Requisitions to support non-stock purchases for Work Order planning, revisions of Contracts and Purchase Orders, electronic approval of Invoices, revisions of Job Plans, etc. Many times, administrators of IBM Maximo utilize the system's electronic workflow capabilities to standardize and automate the lifecycle of these records. At times during these lifecycles, assignments are made to individuals or groups that require review and approval or rejection of the assignment. That's where MxApprove comes in. Standard functionality within IBM Maximo has users log into the web application on their desktop to access their Assignments Inbox. From there users review and act on those records. In the world of management today, who has time to constantly sit down at their desk and monitor their IBM Maximo inbox? MxApprove allows users to access their inbox, review the records that are assigned to them, and accept, reject, and reassign assignments. All on the go, and all using the authorized IBM Maximo API's. Visit http://a3jgroup.com/mxmobile/ for more information, including the video tutorial.

Screenshots

TN3270 Lite4 screens
MxApprove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MxApprove at 100% against TN3270 Lite's 33%. MxApprove also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 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

MxApprove holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TN3270 Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of MxApprove's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TN3270 Lite ships an update every 5 months, MxApprove every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TN3270 Lite versus MxApprove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTN3270 LiteMxApprove
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftA3J Group, LLC

Customer experience

TN3270 Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral12.1%
Negative54.5%

MxApprove

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TN3270 Lite

No in-app purchases

None

MxApprove

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TN3270 Lite free?
TN3270 Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MxApprove free?
MxApprove is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TN3270 Lite or MxApprove?
MxApprove is rated higher. TN3270 Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MxApprove averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do TN3270 Lite or MxApprove have ads?
Neither TN3270 Lite nor MxApprove shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TN3270 Lite or MxApprove?
TN3270 Lite ships an update every 5 months, and MxApprove every 3 months. Most recently, TN3270 Lite was updated on October 22, 2026 and MxApprove on September 26, 2026.

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