Comparison

TN3270 vs TTerm Pro

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

Head to head
About

TN3270

This application emulates an IBM 3278 terminal, providing straightforward access to IBM Mainframe systems. It offers standard emulation features, secure connections, and customizable display options for efficient mainframe interaction.

Highlights
  • 3270 emulation
  • SSL/TLS security
  • Customizable screen sizes
  • Barcode scanner via camera
  • Support for EBCDIC code pages
  • Hotspot functionality
Features
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TN3270 emulate an IBM 3278 terminal for easy access to an IBM Mainframe. Before ordering, please try the free Lite version. FEATURES - Supports all standard 3270 emulation features - Alternate screen size (24x80 or 32x80) - SSL/TLS (Secure Socket Layer). - Zoom and scroll as the Safari browser - 3270 keys as PF1-PF24, PA1-PA3 and Clear - Printer - Camera as a barcode scanner - Support for 10 different EBCDIC code pages - Colors can be customised - Clipboard - Hotspots (Fxx= , PFxx= and URL text in the 3270 screen can be used as buttons)

About

TTerm Pro

This application provides robust terminal emulation for host connectivity on iPads. It supports a wide array of terminal types and offers features like custom keyboards, multi-session capability, and secure SSH connections for enterprise users.

Highlights
  • Extensive terminal type support
  • Secure SSH and Telnet
  • Custom on-screen keyboards
  • Multi-session capability
  • Bluetooth keyboard support
  • Access Levels for restricted modes
Features
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TTerm Pro is an enterprise grade terminal emulator designed for host connectivity between your iPad and a wide range of host systems. The Pro version of TTerm provides the maximum terminal coverage by supporting all terminal types covered in the TTerm range of Apps. Offering a variety of features and tools designed to enhance terminal emulation on your device TTerm Pro features comprehensive terminal keyboard and language support, custom hotspots for touch interaction, multi-session capability, bluetooth keyboard support and more. TTerm Pro 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 Pro builds on a heritage of accurate, reliable and robust terminal emulation proven over many years of extensive real world usage and development. Terminals supported: -ANSI X3.64, ANSIEA, Linux Console -ADDS 2020, ADDS Viewpoint -AWA ADM11/R/W/P/H & LSI -Bull VIP 7800 -Data General 210/211/216/216E/460-462/470 (Character Mode) -DEC VT 52/100/101/102, DEC VT220, DEC VT320, DEC VT420 -Fujitsu 6681 -Hewlett Packard 2392A, Hewlett Packard 700/92 -IBM 3101, IBM 3151, IBM 3164 color -IBM 5250 -IBM 3270 -ICL 7561, ICL VT220+ -Liberty Freedom One -McDonnell Douglas P8/P9/P12, ANSI and Micro Fusion 40 -Prime PT25, Prime PT250s -SCO ANSI Color Console -Siemens Nixdorf 97801 -Stratus V102, Stratus V103, Stratus V105 -Tandem (HP NonStop) 653x -Televideo 950, Televideo 955 -Unisys T27 -Unix ANSI (Bell, AT&T, interactive) -Wang 2110 -Wyse 50+, Wyse 60, Wyse 350 Features: -Secure SSH, support for importing RSA SSH keys -Telnet -Telnet via SSH Tunnel -Telnet via SSL2/SSL3/TLS -Hewlett Packard Network Services/Virtual Terminal -Single sign on and Express Logon Feature (ELF) for IBM 3270 -Multiple simultaneous host connections -Dynamic Hotspot support, creates touch elements on your terminal display -Support for Apple Wireless Keyboards. -Support for custom keyboard mapping. (bluetooth keyboard keys to emulation keys) -Custom on screen keyboards for each terminal type -Compact or expanded keyboards display including transparent overlay option -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 Pro to be deployed and configured through a Mobile Device Management product such as AirWatch®. For support, feedback and feature requests please contact support@tterm-app.com.

Screenshots

TN32704 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TTerm Pro at 100% against TN3270's 50%. TTerm Pro also leads on price ($17.99 vs $29.99) and rating (4.5 vs 2.3). TN3270's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, 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 costs $29.99 and TTerm Pro $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TTerm Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TN3270's written reviews are positive against 100% of TTerm Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TN3270 ships an update every 5 months, TTerm Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TN3270 versus TTerm Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTN3270TTerm Pro
Price$29.99$17.99 — better
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftTurbosoft Pty Ltd

Customer experience

TN3270

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

TTerm Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TN3270

No in-app purchases

None

TTerm Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TN3270 free?
TN3270 costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TTerm Pro free?
TTerm Pro costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TN3270 or TTerm Pro?
TTerm Pro is rated higher. TN3270 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TTerm Pro averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do TN3270 or TTerm Pro have ads?
Neither TN3270 nor TTerm Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TN3270 or TTerm Pro?
TN3270 ships an update every 5 months, and TTerm Pro every 3 months. Most recently, TN3270 was updated on September 23, 2026 and TTerm Pro on September 20, 2026.

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