Comparison

TTerm 5250 vs Barcode Data Decoder Verifier

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

Head to head
About

TTerm 5250

Features
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TTerm 5250 is an enterprise grade terminal emulator designed for host connectivity between your iPad and host system. TTerm 5250 version offers connectivity to IBM midrange systems such as the AS/400 (iSeries) which require 5250 emulation. Offering a variety of features and tools designed to enhance terminal emulation on your device TTerm 5250 features comprehensive keyboard language support, custom hotspots for touch interaction, multi-session capability, bluetooth keyboard support and more. TTerm 5250 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 5250 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 TN5250 and TN5250e (3179, 3180, 3196, 3477, 525x, 529x + variants) Features: -Secure SSH, support for importing RSA SSH keys -Telnet (TN5250 and TN5250e) -Telnet via SSH Tunnel -Telnet via SSL2/SSL3/TLS -Multiple simultaneous host connections -Support for Apple Wireless Keyboards. -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 -Terminal select/copy/paste -Scroll history -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 5250 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

Barcode Data Decoder Verifier

This application decodes various barcode types to verify encoded data and reveal hidden ASCII control characters. It parses GS1 data, separating application identifiers and element strings for detailed analysis. Supports popular 1D and 2D symbols for comprehensive verification.

Highlights
  • Decodes barcodes to verify data
  • Reveals hidden ASCII control characters
  • Parses GS1 application identifiers
  • Supports 1D and 2D symbols
  • Verifies data from barcode fonts
Features
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This app decodes barcodes to verify encoded data, decode and reveal hidden ASCII control characters, GS1 application identifier FNC AI codes and view information about the encoding of the symbol. This app also parses encoded GS1 data to separate out each application identifier and element string. Reveals ASCII functions that cannot be printed or viewed on the screen including the FS, RS, GS, CR, LF and EOT functions commonly used for ISO/IEC 15434. Supports popular 1D and 2D symbols including Code 128, GS1-128, Code-39, ITF, QR-Code, Data Matrix, PDF417 and others. The primary purpose of this app is to verify encoded data in barcodes created with barcode fonts from www.idautomation.com and it may be used for other similar purposes also.

Screenshots

Barcode Data Decoder Verifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Barcode Data Decoder Verifier at Free against TTerm 5250's $12.99. Barcode Data Decoder Verifier also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

Barcode Data Decoder Verifier is free to download; TTerm 5250 costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TTerm 5250 ships an update every 3 months, Barcode Data Decoder Verifier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TTerm 5250 versus Barcode Data Decoder Verifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTTerm 5250Barcode Data Decoder Verifier
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating—2.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—46.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurbosoft Pty LtdIDAutomation.com, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

TTerm 5250

No in-app purchases

None

Barcode Data Decoder Verifier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TTerm 5250 free?
TTerm 5250 costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode Data Decoder Verifier free?
Barcode Data Decoder Verifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TTerm 5250 or Barcode Data Decoder Verifier have ads?
Neither TTerm 5250 nor Barcode Data Decoder Verifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TTerm 5250 or Barcode Data Decoder Verifier?
TTerm 5250 ships an update every 3 months, and Barcode Data Decoder Verifier every 3 weeks. Most recently, TTerm 5250 was updated on September 20, 2026 and Barcode Data Decoder Verifier on July 7, 2026.

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