TN3270 Lite vs MxAsk
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)
MxAsk
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MxAsk by A3J Group, LLC is a mobile application designed to fulfill self-service requests in IBM Maximo Asset Management. Users can create new self-service requests in a wizard-style format and view the details of their open service requests. Users can attach a picture of the problem to the request for clarity. MxAsk makes interacting with Maximo service requests easy. All on the go, and all using the authorized IBM Maximo API's. Visit https://a3jgroup.com/services/a3j-mobile-apps/ for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MxAsk at 11.0 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, MxAsk every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TN3270 Lite | MxAsk |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MochaSoft | A3J Group, LLC |
In-app purchases
TN3270 Lite
No in-app purchases
MxAsk
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TN3270 Lite free?
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Do TN3270 Lite or MxAsk have ads?
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