Comparison

Wavelink TE vs TinyTERM Enterprise AS

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

Head to head
About

Wavelink TE

This utility app provides terminal emulation for mobile devices, supporting various emulation types and offering extensive customization for enterprise use. It enhances productivity and accuracy with features like custom keyboards and scanner integration.

Highlights
  • Multiple emulation type support (5250, 3270, VT)
  • Customizable keyboards with macros
  • Use camera as scanner
  • Session persistence for dropped connections
  • MDM integration for management
  • Sled integration for hardware scanners
Features
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Wavelink Terminal Emulation (TE) software is the industry-leading terminal emulation client and is in use on more than eight million mobile devices worldwide, including in many of the world’s largest retailers. Supports popular emulation types including 5250, 3270, and VT. An industry leading feature set as well as the broadest set of device support, Wavelink TE is now available on Apple iOS. Provide a consistency of experience, no matter what devices are in use. Combining full MDM integration, for ease of management and control, and support for fully customizable, cross platform keyboards Wavelink TE drives accuracy and productivity in the enterprise. FEATURES: Emulation Settings: Host direct connect Network logging VT AnswerBack Local Echo Auto Connect Auto Login Support for alternate code pages Navigation: Gestures Fixed and configurable screen size Free cursor mode Lock orientation Configurable font size Alternate color setting Keyboards: Custom keyboards Emulation type specific keyboards Auto Enter Auto Tab Key macros Connectivity: SSH Session persistence; recover from dropped connections Telnet negotiation strings Scanner: Use camera as scanner Telxon sequences supported Sled integration Oversized scanning control Scan terminators Auto send scans Management: Integration with Wavelink Avalanche for MDM Online configuration tool to allow alternate MDM management “Scan to Subscribe” configuration Sled Support: Linea Pro 5 Honeywell Captuvo SL22 and SL62 Verifone VX600 and e315

About

TinyTERM Enterprise AS

This app provides secure terminal emulation for accessing legacy hosts and modern web applications on mobile devices. It features highly customizable keyboards, robust security protocols, and integrated barcode scanning for enterprise deployment.

Highlights
  • Secure SSH, SSL, and Telnet emulation
  • Highly customizable keyboards
  • Integrated barcode scanning
  • Enterprise deployment capabilities
  • Macro automation
  • Multiple session support
  • Printing to AirPrint and email
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TinyTERM Enterprise for iOS combines secure terminal emulation with highly configurable keyboards to allow creation and deployment of purpose-based and scanning devices requiring access to legacy hosts or HTML 5/Javascript application in modern mobile environments. The included secure SSH, SSL, and telnet IBM/VT/ANSI/Wyse/ADDS terminal emulation provides macros, printing and automation capabilities with scanner support. TinyTERM Enterprise provides enterprise deployment capabilities including configuration push, user interface lockdown and extensive configuration import/export management. TinyTERM’s industrial browser includes comprehensive scanning capabilities for scanning bar codes into input fields, redirecting QR scan codes to web pages and full compatibility with Safari. The Scandit software-based barcode scanner provides lightning-fast scanning speed to power today’s enterprise-grade solutions. Scandit’s precision scanning performs in the most adverse of conditions, such as low lighting, glare and warped surfaces, and works with all major 1D and 2D barcode symbologies. TinyTERM Enterprise includes a 14-day trial of the Scandit software barcode scanner solution for evaluation. Features • Display custom keyboards automatically based on screen content • Keyboard swipe of custom keyboards • Customer requested enhancements added for pre-sales requirements • Secure SSH, SSL and telnet access over WiFi, cellular and VPN networks • Comprehensive RSA/DSA key generation and management with key export • SSL Host certificate authentication • Multiple session support • Japanese, Korean & Chinese support • User interface customization including no title bar, lock down • Onscreen UI for remapping keys to actions, macros and character strings • Configuration import/export with multiple configuration package file wrapping • .tpx adjustable connection time-out • TE Proxy server • Split View support • Application display can be precisely configured for each keyboard mode in both landscape and portrait orientations • External Bluetooth/dock keyboards supported with function, arrow & control keys • Phone & email technical support Keyboard Layouts • Transparent keyboard option for continuous full screen visibility • Fully customizable keyboards – generate layouts to meet needs • Configurable onscreen PC, VT and IBM-style keyboards with & without fn keys • Custom programmable keyboards in VT220, IBM3151, numeric 10-key and PC 101-key English, Spanish, French, German, Norwegian layouts Printing • Text screen and host transparent print to AirPrint and email Automation • Macro record/playback to automate connecting and host application startup • Macro can prompt for username/password or store separately in connection info • Auto-connect on start allows one-touch connectivity from home screen • Auto-login on connect associates macro with connect/login sequence • Auto-reconnect re-establishes connection and auto-login if dropped • Prevent disconnect enforces proper host system/application logoff • Close on disconnect for quick exit Software Scanning Support • Scandit • Software scanner using camera Scanner Support • Cognex • Honeywell • Infinite Peripherals • Bluetooth devices Terminals Emulated: ADDS: Viewpoint, 60, A2 Alpha Micro: WYCOL/Esprit III ANSI: ANSI 3.64, SCOANSI, AT386, Linux Console Digital: VT100, VT220, VT220-7, VT320, VT320-7, VT420 IBM: TN3270E Models 2-5, TN5250 Models 3179-2/3477-FC/5555-C01, 3151, 3101 Wyse/TVI: Wyse 50, Wyse 60, Wyse 60-25, Televideo 912, 925, 950 Other: ATT 4410, ADM1, PCTERM, TTY Application display can be precisely configured for each keyboard mode in both landscape and portrait orientations. Thank you for your valuable comments. Please email support@censoft.com with any feedback.

Screenshots

Wavelink TE4 screens
TinyTERM Enterprise AS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wavelink TE at 4.5 against TinyTERM Enterprise AS's 2.3. Wavelink TE also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 8%) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wavelink TE holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Wavelink TE's written reviews are positive against 8% of TinyTERM Enterprise AS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wavelink TE ships an update every 4 months, TinyTERM Enterprise AS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wavelink TE versus TinyTERM Enterprise AS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavelink TETinyTERM Enterprise AS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIVANTI, INC.Century Software, Inc.

Customer experience

Wavelink TE

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

TinyTERM Enterprise AS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

Wavelink TE

No in-app purchases

None

TinyTERM Enterprise AS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wavelink TE free?
Wavelink TE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TinyTERM Enterprise AS free?
TinyTERM Enterprise AS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wavelink TE or TinyTERM Enterprise AS?
Wavelink TE is rated higher. Wavelink TE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TinyTERM Enterprise AS averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Wavelink TE or TinyTERM Enterprise AS have ads?
Neither Wavelink TE nor TinyTERM Enterprise AS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wavelink TE or TinyTERM Enterprise AS?
Wavelink TE ships an update every 4 months, and TinyTERM Enterprise AS every 3 months. Most recently, Wavelink TE was updated on October 5, 2026 and TinyTERM Enterprise AS on September 16, 2026.

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