# TN5250

> gives easy access to an AS/400

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id284741179](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id284741179)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id284741179`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MochaSoft
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (14 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-26
- **First published:** 2019-02-11
- **Size:** 5.15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tn5250/id284741179)
- **Website:** [http://mochasoft.dk/iphone\_tn5250.htm](http://mochasoft.dk/iphone_tn5250.htm)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mochasoft.dk/privacy\_apple.htm](https://mochasoft.dk/privacy_apple.htm)

## Description

The AS/400 - also called the "IBM iSeries," is a midrange server from IBM, designed for the business world. TN5250 is a terminal emulator which provides access to an AS/400.

Wants to receive print jobs from an AS/400, try Mocha TN3812 for iPhone/iPad.

Before buying,  please first try TN5250 Lite

FEATURES: 
- Supports all standard 5250 emulation features.
- Alternate screen size (24x80 or 27x132). 
- SSL/TLS (Secure Socket Layer). 
- Zoom and scroll as the Safari browser 
- Auto login. 
- Voice input.
- Hardware barcode scanners from SocketMobile and Linea.
- Support for Zebra RFD8500, CS4070 and LI3678 barcode scanner.
- Camera as barcode scanner.
- Clipboard.
- Support for 10 different EBCDIC code pages. 
- Colors can be customized. 
- Device name support. 
- Hotspots.

## Rankings

- #344,938 — Overall

## Review summary

TN5250 is valued for portable, on-the-go AS/400 access, letting IT admins run 5250 sessions from iPad/iPhone via VPN and often replacing a laptop for remote troubleshooting. Reviewers praise its feature set and usefulness for quick admin tasks. Repeated drawbacks include weak support for external keyboards, a troublesome keyboard layout change (missing or relocated Enter key) that hurts efficiency, and session multitasking issues such as losing sessions when switching apps or updates that break connectivity. Landscape mode hides keys, further hurting usability and reliability.

### Pros

- Portable, on-the-go AS/400 access via VPN, allowing IT admins to work without carrying a laptop.
- Valued for quick admin tasks and troubleshooting while away from a PC.
- Built-in 5250 feature set (function keys/macros) that improves efficiency for common tasks.
- Generally reliable for basic emulation, providing essential access when needed.

### Cons

- Weak support for external keyboards (Apple/Bluetooth); no reliable keyboard input or limited mapping.
- Enter key is missing or relocated on the main screen, reducing efficiency.
- Sessions do not persist when multitasking or switching apps; app can drop the connection.
- Updates can break connectivity, reducing overall reliability.
- Landscape mode hides parts of the keyboard, worsening usability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id284741179)