Comparison

TN3270 vs Simbe Mobile

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

Simbe Mobile

Gain real-time store insights and take immediate action to improve operations. This app helps teams stay synchronized, manage tasks efficiently, and monitor shelf conditions remotely. It's designed for how store teams work, bridging the gap between data and actionable improvements.

Highlights
  • Real-time store insights
  • Multi-store performance comparison
  • Combined reports and tasks
  • Task filtering by aisle/department
  • Efficient task routing
  • Shift handoff notes
  • Remote shelf monitoring
Features
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Real-time store insights, in your hands. On the sales floor or across shifts, Simbe Mobile makes it simple to see what matters most, act quickly, and stay in sync with your team. With Simbe Mobile you can: • Switch between stores instantly – Multi-store toggle lets leaders compare performance across locations. • Go from reports to action fast – Combined Reports + Tasks show inventory and pricing to-dos in one place, with real-time completion tracking. • Work smarter on the floor – Group and filter tasks by aisle, department, or detection type to match your store layout. • Navigate tasks like GPS – Pathfinder guides you through the most efficient route to complete work. • Stay aligned across shifts – Add notes on tasks for smoother handoffs and context sharing. • Monitor shelves remotely – Use Aisle Views to track shelf conditions by day and time. Why Simbe Mobile? • Built for how store teams actually work, with features shaped by associate feedback • Closes the gap between insight and action, reducing out-of-stocks, improving pricing accuracy, and keeping shelves in order • Supports teamwork across roles, shifts, and stores with one easy-to-use app

Screenshots

TN32704 screens
Simbe Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TN3270 at 50% against Simbe Mobile's 0%. TN3270 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Simbe Mobile's advantage is price (Free vs $29.99) and rating (4.3 vs 2.3). On ratings volume, 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

Simbe Mobile is free to download; TN3270 costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simbe Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of TN3270's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simbe Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TN3270 ships an update every 5 months, Simbe Mobile every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TN3270 versus Simbe Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTN3270Simbe Mobile
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftSimbe Robotics, Inc.

Customer experience

TN3270

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

Simbe Mobile

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TN3270

No in-app purchases

None

Simbe Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TN3270 free?
TN3270 costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simbe Mobile free?
Simbe Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TN3270 or Simbe Mobile?
Simbe Mobile is rated higher. TN3270 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Simbe Mobile averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do TN3270 or Simbe Mobile have ads?
Neither TN3270 nor Simbe Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TN3270 or Simbe Mobile?
TN3270 ships an update every 5 months, and Simbe Mobile every 4 weeks. Most recently, TN3270 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Simbe Mobile on September 15, 2026.

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