Comparison

TTerm 3270 vs WAVE Tactical PTT

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

Head to head
About

TTerm 3270

This app provides enterprise-grade terminal emulation for IBM hosts on iPads. It supports various terminal types, secure connections, and customizable interfaces for both basic and advanced users.

Highlights
  • TN3270/TN3270e, 3279, 3278 terminal support
  • Secure SSH and Telnet connections
  • Customizable hotspots and keyboard mapping
  • Multi-session capability
  • Kiosk mode for restricted access
  • AppConfig support for MDM deployment
Features
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TTerm 3270 is an enterprise grade terminal emulator designed for host connectivity between your iPad and IBM hosts requiring 3270 terminals. Offering a variety of features and tools designed to enhance terminal emulation on your device TTerm 3270 features comprehensive terminal keyboard and language support, custom hotspots for touch interaction, multi-session capability, bluetooth keyboard support and more. TTerm 3270 is designed to get the basic user up and connected with a minimum of fuss whilst allowing seasoned, technically advanced users to create in-depth configurations as required. Based on Turbosoft's popular TTWin terminal emulator for Windows, TTerm 3270 builds on a heritage of accurate, reliable and robust terminal emulation proven over many years of extensive real world usage and development. Terminals supported: -Support for TN3270 and TN3270e, 3279, 3278 terminals models 2,3,4 and 5. -Fujitsu 6681 Features: -Secure SSH, support for importing RSA SSH keys -Telnet (TN3270/TN3270e) -Telnet via SSH Tunnel -Telnet via SSL2/SSL3/TLS -Single sign on and Express Logon Feature (ELF) -Multiple simultaneous host connections -Support for Apple Wireless Keyboards -Terminal select/copy/paste -Scroll history -Support for custom keyboard mapping. (bluetooth keyboard keys to emulation keys) -Compact or expanded keyboards display including transparent overlay option -Dynamic Hotspot support, creates touch elements on your terminal display -Access levels offer restricted and kiosk modes to lock down the App, protecting login details and restricting access -Import/Export configuration for administrators looking to deploy across small numbers of devices. Single tap to share Access Level settings and multiple connection configurations. -AppConfig support for administrators looking to support larger number of devices, enabling TTerm 3270 to be configured through a Mobile Device Management product such as AirWatch®. For support, feedback and feature requests please contact support@tterm-app.com.

About

WAVE Tactical PTT

This app transforms mobile devices into secure push-to-talk communication tools. It offers unified voice, text messaging, and location services, integrating with land mobile radio systems for enhanced workgroup collaboration.

Highlights
  • Secure push-to-talk
  • Unified voice and text messaging
  • Location and presence information
  • Integration with land mobile radio systems
  • AES256 encryption
  • Emergency support
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WAVE Tactical PTT by Motorola Solutions extends your device into a broadband push-to-talk (PTT) handset for fully secure, unified workgroup communications anywhere you have a network connection. This application supports the iOS PTT Framework using WAVE Tactical Server versions 5.20.6, 5.21.3 and 5.22.0. WAVE Tactical is the industry's most powerful and flexible work group communication tool for secure PTT on the go. It transforms mobile devices and PCs into team communication tools and integrates with land mobile radio (LMR) to provide unified voice, text messaging, location and presence in a single application. • AES256 encryption of all communications • Group calls for secure one-to-many communications • Private calls for secure one-to-one communications • Group and Private text messaging • Presence & location information • Emergency Support • Remote PTT accessories for most devices (Bluetooth low energy, wired headsets, badge microphones) WAVE Tactical PTT is utilized on the WAVE Tactical System, which is Motorola's highly scalable, feature-rich, enterprise-grade PTT solution. It enables full interoperability between different radio systems and extends the reach of these systems using any combination of broadband networks and devices. Radio Integrations: • Motorola Solutions ASTRO 25 with wireline interface • Motorola Solutions DIMETRA with wireline interface • Motorola ASTRO 25 and TETRA with MOTOBRIDGE wireless interface • Motorola MOTOTRBO with wireline interface • Other vendor P25 and non-P25 systems with MOTOBRIDGE wireless interface • Other Analog Radio interfaces WAVE Tactical PTT introduces the iOS PTT Framework and supports the following WAVE Server Releases release 5.20.6, 5.21.3 and 5.22 and newer. It will operate in the following environments. • Public cellular networks, if the device is Mobile Device Managed and configured in Supervised mode • Private cellular network • Pre-configured Wi-Fi networks • Via a VPN over Wi-Fi and cellular networks Note: For use with Wi-Fi networks, the Wi-Fi must be configured via the App Settings under Configure Wi-Fi. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

WAVE Tactical PTT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WAVE Tactical PTT at Free against TTerm 3270's $12.99. WAVE Tactical PTT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0). TTerm 3270's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

WAVE Tactical PTT is free to download; TTerm 3270 costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WAVE Tactical PTT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TTerm 3270 ships an update every 3 months, WAVE Tactical PTT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TTerm 3270 versus WAVE Tactical PTT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTTerm 3270WAVE Tactical PTT
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurbosoft Pty LtdMotorola Solutions, Inc

Customer experience

TTerm 3270

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

WAVE Tactical PTT

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TTerm 3270

No in-app purchases

None

WAVE Tactical PTT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TTerm 3270 free?
TTerm 3270 costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WAVE Tactical PTT free?
WAVE Tactical PTT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TTerm 3270 or WAVE Tactical PTT?
WAVE Tactical PTT is rated higher. TTerm 3270 averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while WAVE Tactical PTT averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TTerm 3270 or WAVE Tactical PTT have ads?
Neither TTerm 3270 nor WAVE Tactical PTT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TTerm 3270 or WAVE Tactical PTT?
TTerm 3270 ships an update every 3 months, and WAVE Tactical PTT every 2 months. Most recently, TTerm 3270 was updated on September 6, 2026 and WAVE Tactical PTT on August 15, 2026.

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