Comparison

Glink vs OpenCode

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

Head to head
About

Glink

Features
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Glink for iOS is a terminal emulator application that runs on iPad, iPhone and Mac's with M1/M2 chip. It is a port of our immensely successful and popular Glink for Windows product that has been chosen by more than 600,000 people world wide for connection to legacy host applications. Glink is used to access applications running on Bull, IBM, DEC, UNIX and Linux host systems. Glink has emulations for the IBM 3270 and 5250 terminals, Bull Questar DKU7102, DKU7107 and DKU7211 terminals, Bull VIP7800, VIP7760 and VIP7700 terminals, and DEC VT420, VT320/340, VT220 and VT102 terminals. ANSI 3.64 is supported for general communications work. 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 - IBM3270, IBM5250, Bull DKU7107, Bull VIP7800, Bull VIP7700, Bull DKU7102, VT420, VT320/340, VT220, VT100/VT102, ANSI 3.64 terminal emulation, all screen sizes - TN3270, TN5250, TNVIP, Telnet and Ggate communication to host - IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) support - SSL/TLS support for secure communication - SSH for direct communication with the SSH Daemon. - SSH tunneling for Telnet protocol - Username/password or private key for SSH authentication - 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 - IBM5250 emulation supports Double Byte Character Sets (DBCS) like Chinese, Japanese and Korean - 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

OpenCode

Connect to your OpenCode server from your mobile device to continue coding sessions. This open-source client supports secure connections, multiple server profiles, and automatic reconnection.

Highlights
  • Connect to OpenCode servers via HTTP/HTTPS
  • Multiple server profile management
  • Basic authentication support
  • Automatic server health checks
  • Secure password storage
  • Dark and light theme support
  • Open source project
Features
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Seamlessly continue OpenCode sessions started on your computer from your phone, or continue mobile sessions back on your computer. (this is an open source community project. It is unofficial and is not affiliated with opencode.ai) FEATURES: ◆ Connect to any OpenCode server over HTTP or HTTPS, whether on your local network or remotely through a VPN such as Tailscale. ◆ Create multiple server profiles and automatically connect to your preferred server. ◆ Basic Auth support, including OpenCode servers configured with OPENCODE_SERVER_PASSWORD. ◆ Pull down while connected to access server management. Pull to refresh or open the menu to switch and manage servers. ◆ Automatic server health checks with exponential reconnect when the connection is interrupted. ◆ Secure password storage using Keychain. ◆ Dark and light themes with automatic system theme support. ◆ Optional Enter newline mode. Enter inserts a new line and Shift+Enter sends the prompt. ◆ OPEN SOURCE Found a bug or have an idea for an improvement? Contributions are welcome. You can report issues, suggest features, or submit pull requests on GitHub. GitHub repository: https://github.com/bmpenuelas/opencode-mobile-client ◆ QUICK START: An OpenCode server is required to use the app. The app acts as a client and connects to an OpenCode web server running on the computer where your source code and development tools are located. ► Without authentication opencode web --hostname 0.0.0.0 --port 4096 ► With authentication Authentication is recommended when the server is accessible beyond your trusted local network. export OPENCODE_SERVER_PASSWORD="your-secret-password" opencode serve --hostname 0.0.0.0 --port 4096 When authentication is enabled, the default username in the app is: opencode

Screenshots

Glink4 screens
OpenCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OpenCode at Free against Glink's $37.99. OpenCode also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Glink's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

OpenCode is free to download; Glink costs $37.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glink ships an update every 5 months, OpenCode weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Glink versus OpenCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlinkOpenCode
Price$37.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGallagher & Robertson ASLogic Edge SL

In-app purchases

None

Glink

No in-app purchases

None

OpenCode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glink free?
Glink costs $37.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenCode free?
OpenCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glink or OpenCode have ads?
Neither Glink nor OpenCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glink or OpenCode?
Glink ships an update every 5 months, and OpenCode weekly. Most recently, Glink was updated on October 4, 2026 and OpenCode on October 20, 2026.

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