Comparison

ATC TN5250 vs Element ONE

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

Element ONE

This app streamlines daily vehicle management for company drivers. It simplifies mileage logging, maintenance tracking, and policy acknowledgments. Drivers can also locate gas stations, compare prices, and monitor vehicle orders.

Highlights
  • Log business and personal mileage
  • Maintenance reminders and history
  • Access service card and PIN
  • Locate and compare gas stations
  • Review company policies
  • Track vehicle order status
Features
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Element ONE for Drivers is designed to simplify daily vehicle tasks and bring key driver tools together through a single pane of glass, helping you stay connected, compliant, and productive on the go. Highlights: • Log your business and personal mileage each month in seconds, keeping reporting accurate and effortless. • Stay on top of maintenance with timely reminders, recommended local vendors, and full visibility into your vehicle’s service history and transactions. • Access your vehicle's service card for fuel and maintenance and easily retrieve your PIN code when needed. • Locate nearby gas stations and compare prices to make every fill-up faster and more cost-efficient.  • Easily review and acknowledge company policies directly from the app.  • View and track the status of your ordered vehicle from request to delivery.

Screenshots

ATC TN52501 screens
Element ONE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Element ONE at Free against ATC TN5250's $49.99. Element ONE also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). ATC TN5250's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 10%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). 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

Element ONE is free to download; ATC TN5250 costs $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ATC TN5250 ships an update every 3 months, Element ONE weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ATC TN5250 versus Element ONE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATC TN5250Element ONE
Price$49.99Free — better
Rating—2.0 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—64 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB119 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer馳訊技術開發股份有限公司Element Corporation

Customer experience

ATC TN5250

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

Element ONE

All ratings64 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

In-app purchases

None

ATC TN5250

No in-app purchases

None

Element ONE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ATC TN5250 free?
ATC TN5250 costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Element ONE free?
Element ONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ATC TN5250 or Element ONE have ads?
Neither ATC TN5250 nor Element ONE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ATC TN5250 or Element ONE?
ATC TN5250 ships an update every 3 months, and Element ONE weekly. Most recently, ATC TN5250 was updated on October 5, 2026 and Element ONE on October 17, 2026.

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