TN3270 Lite vs IBM Maximo Issues Returns
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 Issues Returns
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IBM Maximo Issues Returns app provides an organization with a service for monitoring and controlling the movement and consumption of inventory items and tools. IBM Maximo Issues Returns is compatible with IBM Maximo Anywhere 7.6.4.x or IBM Maximo Anywhere versions available thru the IBM Maximo Application Suite. Users can see data from any storeroom or site that they have access to, but they must refresh the system data whenever they change the default insert site. The IBM Maximo Issues Returns app can be used to issue items, return items, issue multiple rotating assets, and split items into the available bins. Contact your IBM Maximo Anywhere administrator before using this application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IBM Maximo Issues Returns 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 Issues Returns every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TN3270 Lite | IBM Maximo Issues Returns |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Issues Returns
No in-app purchases
Questions
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