TN3270 vs HAWK Spot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 3270 emulation
- SSL/TLS security
- Customizable screen sizes
- Barcode scanner via camera
- Support for EBCDIC code pages
- Hotspot functionality
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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)
HAWK Spot
Connect with a community of professionals and access exclusive resources. Discover promotions, vendor specials, and industry insights. This app serves as a central hub for members to engage and grow.
- Community connection
- Exclusive resources
- PrimeTime Promotions
- Vendor Partner specials
- Industry insights
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Welcome to HAWK Spot, the ultimate mobile hub for BLUE HAWK Members! Connect, discover, and grow with a vibrant community of like-minded professionals and exclusive resources. Whether you're looking for PrimeTime Promotions, Vendor Partner specials, or industry insights, HAWK Spot brings it all to your fingertips. Terms of service https://connectblue.disciplemedia.com/onboarding_documents
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HAWK Spot at Free against TN3270's $29.99. HAWK Spot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3). TN3270's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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
HAWK Spot is free to download; TN3270 costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HAWK Spot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.
TN3270 ships an update every 5 months, HAWK Spot every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TN3270 | HAWK Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MochaSoft | Premier Distribution Cooperative, Inc |
Customer experience
TN3270
HAWK Spot
In-app purchases
TN3270
No in-app purchases
HAWK Spot
No in-app purchases
