Comparison

Glink 3270 vs Compass Pilot Selection

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

Head to head
About

Glink 3270

This app provides robust IBM 3270 terminal emulation for accessing host systems. It offers secure communication, multiple session support, and extensive customization options for a seamless user experience on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • IBM 3270 terminal emulation
  • TN3270/Tn3270E communication
  • SSL/TLS secure communication
  • Multiple concurrent host sessions
  • Configurable toolbars and hot spots
  • Macro recording and playback
  • External keyboard support
Features
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Glink 3270 for iOS is an iOS-version of Gallagher & Robertson's best-selling terminal emulation program, Glink Professional Edition for Microsoft Windows. Glink 3270 is used to access applications running on IBM host systems. Glink 3270 emulates all IBM 3270 terminals and uses the TN3270 protocol for communication with the host systems. Glink brings you a high quality and proven emulator for your iPad, iPhone devices and Mac computers with M1/M2 chip. Glink supports GlinkProxy, a server application designed to provide persistent host connections for Glink clients where the connection from the client device is unreliable. This may be because the device enters sleep mode or goes out of Wi-Fi range. FEATURES - IBM 3270 terminal emulation, all models (basic and extended) and screen sizes - TN3270/Tn3270E communication to host, standard or extended - IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) support - SSL/TLS support for secure communication - Multiple concurrent host sessions - Configurable multi line toolbar with function keys and macros - Configurable hot spots for function keys, numbers, characters and URLs - Macro recording for auto-login and for assignment to toolbar - Pop-up standard keyboard with support of international characters - Tab/shift-Tab and arrow-keys supported on external Bluetooth keyboard - All major function keys available as keyboard shortcuts - Press and hold Command-key on external keyboard to see list of built-in keyboard shortcuts - Colors can be customized - Supports GlinkProxy Session Persistence Server - Multiple host configurations supported - Export and import of configurations - Supports Managed App Configuration, which allows users to configure Glink remotely through Mobile Device Management (MDM) - Optional password to access configurations - Optional auto-connect and auto-login at startup - Optional use of double-tap as Enter/Transmit - Configurable scroll-back buffer contains history of your host session - Print or e-mail host print data - Print or e-mail terminal emulation content or scroll-back buffer content - Zoom and scroll as the Safari browser - Dynamic zoom to cursor position - Blinking attribute supported - Blinking cursor supported - Two finger swipe gesture to move cursor - Tap and hold to open Mail with e-mail address on screen - Supports external Bluetooth keyboards and barcode scanners

About

Compass Pilot Selection

Features
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The COMPASS app introduces the concept of remote testing by allowing candidates to take their assessments from virtually anywhere in the world, with internet access only required to login and upload results. The COMPASS app contains several tests that assess the student cognitive, eye hand coordination and personality. COMPASS software provides ATOs and Airlines with the tools to efficiently and reliably select candidate pilots, ranging from students to experienced aviators. Our in-house development team is also dedicated to releasing frequent updates, including new features and important bug fixes, based on the valuable feedback our support team receives. A client account or token that is supplied by invitation is required to gain access to our pilot selection services. If you are an ATO, Airline or Training Organization and would like to create an account or would like to receive more information about the product, please contact Compass.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Compass Pilot Selection at Free against Glink 3270's $29.99. Compass Pilot Selection also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Glink 3270's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On 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

Compass Pilot Selection is free to download; Glink 3270 costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glink 3270 ships an update every 5 months, Compass Pilot Selection fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Glink 3270 versus Compass Pilot Selection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlink 3270Compass Pilot Selection
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB226 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGallagher & Robertson ASCompass International BV

In-app purchases

None

Glink 3270

No in-app purchases

None

Compass Pilot Selection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glink 3270 free?
Glink 3270 costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass Pilot Selection free?
Compass Pilot Selection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glink 3270 or Compass Pilot Selection have ads?
Neither Glink 3270 nor Compass Pilot Selection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glink 3270 or Compass Pilot Selection?
Glink 3270 ships an update every 5 months, and Compass Pilot Selection fortnightly. Most recently, Glink 3270 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Compass Pilot Selection on October 21, 2026.

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