TN3270 Lite vs IBM Maximo Inspector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 3270 emulation
- SSL/TLS support
- Camera as barcode scanner
- Clipboard integration
- Customizable colors
- Hotspots for buttons
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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)
IBM Maximo Inspector
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IBM Maximo Inspector app provides a list of assets and locations that need to be inspected based on classification of the work order. These assets and locations are defined in the work orders. IBM Maximo Inspector is compatible with IBM Maximo Anywhere 7.6.4.x x or IBM Maximo Anywhere versions available thru the IBM Maximo Application Suite. Users can review task details, report labor actuals, tool usage, and maintain the work log. Depending on how the app is configured, users can also view a map of their work orders and obtain directions to work order locations. The app supports bar code scanning and voice recognition. Mobile workers can view and change the current classification of a work order. Users can also access the list of specification attributes that are associated with that classification. Contact your IBM Maximo Anywhere administrator before using this application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IBM Maximo Inspector at 10.0 against TN3270 Lite's 15.6. On price, update cadence, 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.
TN3270 Lite ships an update every 5 months, IBM Maximo Inspector every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TN3270 Lite | IBM Maximo Inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MochaSoft | IBM |
In-app purchases
TN3270 Lite
No in-app purchases
IBM Maximo Inspector
No in-app purchases
Questions
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