Comparison

TN3270 Lite vs TTerm 5250

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

TTerm 5250

Features
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TTerm 5250 is an enterprise grade terminal emulator designed for host connectivity between your iPad and host system. TTerm 5250 version offers connectivity to IBM midrange systems such as the AS/400 (iSeries) which require 5250 emulation. Offering a variety of features and tools designed to enhance terminal emulation on your device TTerm 5250 features comprehensive keyboard language support, custom hotspots for touch interaction, multi-session capability, bluetooth keyboard support and more. TTerm 5250 is designed to get the basic user up and connected with a minimum of fuss whilst allowing seasoned, technically advanced users to create in-depth configurations as required. Based on Turbosoft's popular TTWin terminal emulator for Windows, TTerm 5250 builds on a heritage of accurate, reliable and robust terminal emulation proven over many years of extensive real world usage and development. Terminals supported: -Support for TN5250 and TN5250e (3179, 3180, 3196, 3477, 525x, 529x + variants) Features: -Secure SSH, support for importing RSA SSH keys -Telnet (TN5250 and TN5250e) -Telnet via SSH Tunnel -Telnet via SSL2/SSL3/TLS -Multiple simultaneous host connections -Support for bluetooth keyboards. -Support for custom keyboard mapping. (bluetooth keyboard keys to emulation keys) -Compact or expanded keyboards display including transparent overlay option -Dynamic Hotspot support, creates touch elements on your terminal display -Terminal select/copy/paste -Scroll history -Access levels offer restricted and kiosk modes to lock down the App, protecting login details and restricting access. -Import/Export configuration for administrators looking to deploy across small numbers of devices. Single tap to share Access Level settings and multiple connection configurations. -AppConfig support for administrators looking to support larger number of devices, enabling TTerm 5250 to be configured through a Mobile Device Management product. For support, feedback and feature requests please contact support@tterm-app.com.

Screenshots

TN3270 Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TN3270 Lite at Free against TTerm 5250's $12.99. TN3270 Lite also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TN3270 Lite is free to download; TTerm 5250 costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TN3270 Lite ships an update every 5 months, TTerm 5250 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TN3270 Lite versus TTerm 5250: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTN3270 LiteTTerm 5250
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftTurbosoft Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

TN3270 Lite

No in-app purchases

None

TTerm 5250

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TN3270 Lite free?
TN3270 Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TTerm 5250 free?
TTerm 5250 costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TN3270 Lite or TTerm 5250 have ads?
Neither TN3270 Lite nor TTerm 5250 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TN3270 Lite or TTerm 5250?
TN3270 Lite ships an update every 5 months, and TTerm 5250 every 4 months. Most recently, TN3270 Lite was updated on November 3, 2026 and TTerm 5250 on October 7, 2026.

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