Comparison

ATC TN5250 vs Paycheck Maker

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

Head to head
About

ATC TN5250

Access IBM iSeries and AS400 systems with this Chinese 5250 terminal emulator. Supports SSL/TLS, auto-login, multiple screen sizes, and Chinese character input/display. Includes barcode scanning for data input.

Highlights
  • IBM Chinese 5250 terminal emulation
  • TN5250 communication protocol
  • SSL/TLS support
  • Chinese character input and display
  • Barcode scanning input
  • Multiple host configurations
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ATC TN5250 for iPad/iPhone/iPod touch is the first Chinese 5250 terminal emulation program in the world. ATC TN5250 is used to access applications running on IBM iSeries systems, also known as AS400 systems. ATC TN5250 emulates IBM Chinese 5250 terminals and uses TN5250 protocol for communication with the host systems. ATC brings you a high quality and proven emulator for your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch devices. - IBM Chinese 5250 terminal emulation - TN5250 communication to host (Not normal telnet protocol) - support SSL/TLS communication - support auto-login - support 80x24 and 132x27 screen size - support input and display Chinese characters - support user-defined Chinese characters over the cloud - support display SO/SI - screen attributes can be customized - support hot spot and cursor tap - support quick-access function key and defined over the cloud - Pop-up and non-overlapping virtual terminal keyboard and function key - support multiple host configurations - support barcode scan as input data, format including: EAN-13/UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, Code 128, Code 93, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, DataBar, DataBar Expanded and QR Code This software uses the ZBar Bar Code Reader project licensed under the LGPL 2.1 license. More info about LGPL version 2.1 can be found at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl-2.1.html.

About

Paycheck Maker

Easily generate professional pay stubs for yourself or your small business. Include all necessary details like gross wages, deductions, net pay, and taxes. Securely store and sync your paystub data with advanced features available through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Generate professional pay stubs
  • Include gross wages, deductions, and taxes
  • Add custom notes
  • Cloud sync and backup
  • Secure data storage
  • Access on multiple iOS devices
Features
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Here’s a refined version of your **Paystub Creator** app description, with improved clarity, structure, and tone—without using bold text: --- Paystub Creator – Simple and Professional Paystub Generator Generate paystubs anytime, anywhere, with just a few taps. Paystub Creator is designed to help individuals and small business owners create professional paystubs quickly and easily, right from their iPhone or iPad. What can you include on a paystub? * Gross wages for the pay period * Deductions such as retirement plan contributions, insurance, garnishments, or charitable donations * Net wages * Taxes withheld * Custom notes What is a paystub? A paystub (also known as a payslip, paycheck stub, pay advice, or wage slip) is a document that an employee receives as proof of payment. It may be attached to a paycheck or serve as confirmation of a direct deposit transaction. Whether you're self-employed, running payroll for a small team, or need documentation for personal record-keeping, Paystub Creator helps you generate clear, concise, and accurate paystubs in minutes. Upgrade to subscription version The subscription version provides access to advanced features, including: * Cloud sync and backup across multiple iOS devices * Secure storage of paystub data * Access from both iPhone and iPad for greater flexibility Subscription information * Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase * The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period * Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period * You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings Links to Your Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://www.btoj.com.au/privacy.html http://www.btoj.com.au/terms.html Need help? We’re here for you. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Screenshots

ATC TN52501 screens
Paycheck Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Paycheck Maker at Free against ATC TN5250's $49.99. Paycheck Maker also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). ATC TN5250's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads 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

Paycheck Maker is free to download; ATC TN5250 costs $49.99 up front. Paycheck Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ATC TN5250 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ATC TN5250 ships an update every 3 months, Paycheck Maker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ATC TN5250 versus Paycheck Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATC TN5250Paycheck Maker
Price$49.99Free — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB52 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer馳訊技術開發股份有限公司B TO J PTY LTD

Customer experience

ATC TN5250

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Paycheck Maker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

ATC TN5250

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Paycheck Maker

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Subscription$5.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ATC TN5250 free?
ATC TN5250 costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paycheck Maker free?
Paycheck Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ATC TN5250 or Paycheck Maker have ads?
Neither ATC TN5250 nor Paycheck Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ATC TN5250 or Paycheck Maker?
ATC TN5250 ships an update every 3 months, and Paycheck Maker every 10 days. Most recently, ATC TN5250 was updated on October 5, 2026 and Paycheck Maker on October 8, 2026.

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