Comparison

TN3270 vs TTerm 3270

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 3270

This app provides enterprise-grade terminal emulation for IBM hosts on iPads. It supports various terminal types, secure connections, and customizable interfaces for both basic and advanced users.

Highlights
  • TN3270/TN3270e, 3279, 3278 terminal support
  • Secure SSH and Telnet connections
  • Customizable hotspots and keyboard mapping
  • Multi-session capability
  • Kiosk mode for restricted access
  • AppConfig support for MDM deployment
Features
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TTerm 3270 is an enterprise grade terminal emulator designed for host connectivity between your iPad and IBM hosts requiring 3270 terminals. Offering a variety of features and tools designed to enhance terminal emulation on your device TTerm 3270 features comprehensive terminal keyboard and language support, custom hotspots for touch interaction, multi-session capability, bluetooth keyboard support and more. TTerm 3270 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 3270 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 TN3270 and TN3270e, 3279, 3278 terminals models 2,3,4 and 5. -Fujitsu 6681 Features: -Secure SSH, support for importing RSA SSH keys -Telnet (TN3270/TN3270e) -Telnet via SSH Tunnel -Telnet via SSL2/SSL3/TLS -Single sign on and Express Logon Feature (ELF) -Multiple simultaneous host connections -Support for Apple Wireless Keyboards -Terminal select/copy/paste -Scroll history -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 -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 3270 to be 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: TN3270 at 50% against TTerm 3270's 0%. TN3270 also leads on rating (2.3 vs 2.0) and device support (3 vs 1). TTerm 3270's advantage is price ($12.99 vs $29.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3270 $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TN3270 holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TN3270's written reviews are positive against 0% of TTerm 3270's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TN3270 ships an update every 5 months, TTerm 3270 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TN3270 versus TTerm 3270: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTN3270TTerm 3270
Price$29.99$12.99 — better
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
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 MB26 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 3270

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TN3270

No in-app purchases

None

TTerm 3270

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TN3270 free?
TN3270 costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TTerm 3270 free?
TTerm 3270 costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TN3270 or TTerm 3270?
TN3270 is rated higher. TN3270 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TTerm 3270 averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TN3270 or TTerm 3270 have ads?
Neither TN3270 nor TTerm 3270 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TN3270 or TTerm 3270?
TN3270 ships an update every 5 months, and TTerm 3270 every 3 months. Most recently, TN3270 was updated on September 26, 2026 and TTerm 3270 on September 6, 2026.

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