Host Studio Downloads & RevenueHost Studio: 3270 & 5250 · App Store
42 days old
Host Studio: 3270 & 5250 is #57 in Business Paid in United States and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperSean Batson
CategoryBusiness
Price39.99 USD
Released
Rating★ 0.0 (0)
Version2611.1.45
Age rating4+
First seen by us
10 Nov 2026
10 Nov 2026Host Studio: 3270 & 5250 update history & changes
Last change · 4 events since 30 Sep 2026Full timeline ↓📦Updated to version 2611.1.49🆕First spotted by AppInsider📦Version 2611.1.45🆕Released on the App Store
Full timeline · 4 events
- 📦Host Studio: 3270 & 5250 updated to version 2611.1.49What's New in Version 2611.1.49
• Enterprise MDM Governance for HMC 5250 Console: Deploy pre-configured IBM HMC 5250 System Console profiles, shared session keys, and toggle restrictions (`AllowHMCConsole` / `DisableHMCConsole`) via Apple Business Manager and corporate MDM.
• IBM HMC 5250 System Console & Shared Session Mode: Connect directly to the IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC) 5250 Console Proxy on port 2301 (TLS) or 2300 with automatic RFC 4777 USER=Q#HMC negotiation for LPAR console, Dedicated Service Tools (DST), and System Service Tools (SST) access.
• One-Tap HMC Shared Session Key & Console Indicators: Save an optional HMC Shared Session Key in your host bookmark for instant submission during shared console handshakes, complete with live "5250 CON" tab badges and "Q#HMC·CONSOLE" Operator Information Area (OIA) status indicators.
• Multi-Session Tabs Across All Platforms: Run multiple concurrent IBM 3270 and IBM i (5250) host sessions within a single window across macOS, iPadOS, iOS, and Apple Vision Pro, complete with protocol badges (3270 / 5250), live connection indicators, and unread background screen activity badges.
• Drag-and-Drop Tab Reordering & Shortcuts: Reorder session tabs via drag-and-drop or context menu (Move Tab Left / Move Tab Right), duplicate sessions, and switch tabs effortlessly with keyboard shortcuts (Cmd+T, Cmd+W, Shift+Cmd+[ / ], and Cmd+1–9), plus optional native macOS window tabbing.
• Refined Desktop & Tab Bar Hit-Testing: Improved tab bar touch and pointer responsiveness across Terminal, Hybrid, and Desktop display modes and eliminated SwiftUI view-update publishing warnings.… more - 🆕Host Studio: 3270 & 5250 first spotted by AppInsider#21 in Top Paid · Business · United States
- 📦Host Studio: 3270 & 5250 version 2611.1.45Welcome to Host Studio 2611.1.45 — the ultimate native 3270 & 5250 terminal emulator, host printing, and modernization workbench crafted for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Apple Vision Pro.
What's New in Version 2611.1.45:
• Smoother First-Run & Launch Experience: Improved startup stability and transitions between the launch screen and the What's New tour on first install and app updates.
• Faster, More Responsive Terminal Rendering: Enhanced background graphics rendering and responsiveness across Terminal, Hybrid, and Desktop modes on Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Vision Pro.
• Improved File Transfer & Cloud Sync Reliability: Smoother background file transfers (IBM i Host Server, SFTP, and FTP), responsive camera barcode scanning, and more reliable iCloud bookmark synchronization.
• Improved IBM i Sign-On & Screen Layout: Enhanced IBM i (AS/400) sign-on screen alignment and automatic switching between standard and wide screen sizes so live host screens display cleanly out of the box.
• Full-Length Password & Sign-On Fields: Improved support for long 128-character IBM i passwords and username fields across Terminal, Hybrid, and Desktop display modes.
• Crisper Terminal Display & Status Bars: Refined field underlines and highlighted status bars in Terminal mode across Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Vision Pro.… more - 🆕Host Studio: 3270 & 5250 released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
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Best rank now
#57
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Host Studio: 3270 & 5250 on the App Store
App details
App ID
6816449386
Publisher
Sean Batson
On the store since
Sep 2026
Under a year
Minimum OS
iOS 26.6+
iPhone 11 and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
4+
Languages
10
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Size
12 MB
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Where Host Studio: 3270 & 5250's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | BusinessPaid | #57 |
Apps near Host Studio: 3270 & 5250 on the chart
Business Paid, around #57.
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App Store, worldwide.
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About Host Studio: 3270 & 5250
Host Studio is a high-performance, native 3270 and 5250 terminal emulator engineered for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Apple Vision Pro. Connect securely to IBM mainframes (z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE) and IBM i midrange systems (AS/400) with authentic CRT rendering, stream-to-native GUI transformation, IND$FILE dataset transfer, virtual SCS host printing, and enterprise MDM fleet management.
AUTHENTIC TN3270E & TN5250E EMULATION
• TN3270 & TN3270E Engine: Full RFC 2355 negotiation, LU pooling, and Screen Models 2, 3, 4, and 5 (27×132).
• TN5250 & TN5250E Engine: Connect to IBM i (AS/400) via RFC 1205 & RFC 4777 with 24×80 and 27×132 displays, Workstation ID allocation, automated bypass sign-on, associated printer binding, System Request, and menus.
• EBCDIC Code Pages: Native mapping for CP037, CP273, CP280, CP284, CP285, CP297, CP500, CP870, CP871, CP930, CP1047, and more.
• CRT Theme Gallery: Green Phosphor, Amber Classic, Crisp Paper White, Cyberpunk, and High Contrast presets with scanlines, OIA status line, and 3279 colors.
STREAM-TO-NATIVE UI CONVERSION
• Instant GUI Mode: Switch between CRT terminal view and modern SwiftUI forms with a single tap.
• Subsystem-Aware Parsing: Automated detection for IBM CICS, z/OS TSO/ISPF, IBM IMS, and z/VSE.
• AS/400 Subfile Grids: Parses IBM i subfiles (WRKACTJOB, WRKSPLF) into interactive tables with option inputs and status indicators.
• Clean Labeled Forms: Strips filler dots and prompt leaders into clean inputs and structured key-value cards.
• Interactive Command Bar: Extends primary command and option prompts (Option ===>, TRANID) into an ergonomic command bar.
• Contextual Action Buttons: Automatically extracts screen PF/PA legends into native action buttons.
BIOMETRIC SECURITY & KEYCHAIN PROTECTION
• Face ID & Touch ID Session Locking: Protect sensitive host bookmarks behind biometric authentication before connecting.
• iCloud Keychain Credential Sync: Sync host credentials securely across your Apple devices via the encrypted Apple Keychain.
• Sanitized Bookmark Sharing: Safely export and share host bookmarks via AirDrop or JSON with credentials automatically stripped.
ENTERPRISE MDM & FLEET MANAGEMENT
• Managed App Configuration: Deploy pre-configured corporate bookmarks, enforce TLS encryption, and lock settings via Apple Business Manager and MDM (Jamf, Microsoft Intune, Workspace ONE).
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Restrict host dataset downloads and local file exports via centralized MDM policy.
5250 VIRTUAL SCS PRINTER & SPOOL WORKBENCH
• Real-Time Spool Capture: Emulate a 5250 companion printer (RFC 2877 / RFC 4777) to capture IBM i print jobs in real time.
• Vector PDF Generation: Converts SNA Character String spool data into crisp vector PDFs.
• Spool Job Management: Inspect, export, share, or print host reports wirelessly via AirPrint or macOS CUPS.
IND$FILE MAINFRAME DATASET TRANSFER
• Multi-System Support: High-speed transfers with TSO/E, VM/CMS, and CICS subsystems.
• Structured Field & CUT Mod
AUTHENTIC TN3270E & TN5250E EMULATION
• TN3270 & TN3270E Engine: Full RFC 2355 negotiation, LU pooling, and Screen Models 2, 3, 4, and 5 (27×132).
• TN5250 & TN5250E Engine: Connect to IBM i (AS/400) via RFC 1205 & RFC 4777 with 24×80 and 27×132 displays, Workstation ID allocation, automated bypass sign-on, associated printer binding, System Request, and menus.
• EBCDIC Code Pages: Native mapping for CP037, CP273, CP280, CP284, CP285, CP297, CP500, CP870, CP871, CP930, CP1047, and more.
• CRT Theme Gallery: Green Phosphor, Amber Classic, Crisp Paper White, Cyberpunk, and High Contrast presets with scanlines, OIA status line, and 3279 colors.
STREAM-TO-NATIVE UI CONVERSION
• Instant GUI Mode: Switch between CRT terminal view and modern SwiftUI forms with a single tap.
• Subsystem-Aware Parsing: Automated detection for IBM CICS, z/OS TSO/ISPF, IBM IMS, and z/VSE.
• AS/400 Subfile Grids: Parses IBM i subfiles (WRKACTJOB, WRKSPLF) into interactive tables with option inputs and status indicators.
• Clean Labeled Forms: Strips filler dots and prompt leaders into clean inputs and structured key-value cards.
• Interactive Command Bar: Extends primary command and option prompts (Option ===>, TRANID) into an ergonomic command bar.
• Contextual Action Buttons: Automatically extracts screen PF/PA legends into native action buttons.
BIOMETRIC SECURITY & KEYCHAIN PROTECTION
• Face ID & Touch ID Session Locking: Protect sensitive host bookmarks behind biometric authentication before connecting.
• iCloud Keychain Credential Sync: Sync host credentials securely across your Apple devices via the encrypted Apple Keychain.
• Sanitized Bookmark Sharing: Safely export and share host bookmarks via AirDrop or JSON with credentials automatically stripped.
ENTERPRISE MDM & FLEET MANAGEMENT
• Managed App Configuration: Deploy pre-configured corporate bookmarks, enforce TLS encryption, and lock settings via Apple Business Manager and MDM (Jamf, Microsoft Intune, Workspace ONE).
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Restrict host dataset downloads and local file exports via centralized MDM policy.
5250 VIRTUAL SCS PRINTER & SPOOL WORKBENCH
• Real-Time Spool Capture: Emulate a 5250 companion printer (RFC 2877 / RFC 4777) to capture IBM i print jobs in real time.
• Vector PDF Generation: Converts SNA Character String spool data into crisp vector PDFs.
• Spool Job Management: Inspect, export, share, or print host reports wirelessly via AirPrint or macOS CUPS.
IND$FILE MAINFRAME DATASET TRANSFER
• Multi-System Support: High-speed transfers with TSO/E, VM/CMS, and CICS subsystems.
• Structured Field & CUT Mod
Latest updates
2611.1.49
What's New in Version 2611.1.49
• Enterprise MDM Governance for HMC 5250 Console: Deploy pre-configured IBM HMC 5250 System Console profiles, shared session keys, and toggle restrictions (`AllowHMCConsole` / `DisableHMCConsole`) via Apple Business Manager and corporate MDM.
• IBM HMC 5250 System Console & Shared Session Mode: Connect directly to the IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC) 5250 Console Proxy on port 2301 (TLS) or 2300 with automatic RFC 4777 USER=Q#HMC negotiation for LPAR console, Dedicated Service Tools (DST), and System Service Tools (SST) access.
• One-Tap HMC Shared Session Key & Console Indicators: Save an optional HMC Shared Session Key in your host bookmark for instant submission during shared console handshakes, complete with live "5250 CON" tab badges and "Q#HMC·CONSOLE" Operator Information Area (OIA) status indicators.
• Multi-Session Tabs Across All Platforms: Run multiple concurrent IBM 3270 and IBM i (5250) host sessions within a single window across macOS, iPadOS, iOS, and Apple Vision Pro, complete with protocol badges (3270 / 5250), live connection indicators, and unread background screen activity badges.
• Drag-and-Drop Tab Reordering & Shortcuts: Reorder session tabs via drag-and-drop or context menu (Move Tab Left / Move Tab Right), duplicate sessions, and switch tabs effortlessly with keyboard shortcuts (Cmd+T, Cmd+W, Shift+Cmd+[ / ], and Cmd+1–9), plus optional native macOS window tabbing.
• Refined Desktop & Tab Bar Hit-Testing: Improved tab bar touch and pointer responsiveness across Terminal, Hybrid, and Desktop display modes and eliminated SwiftUI view-update publishing warnings.
2611.1.45
Welcome to Host Studio 2611.1.45 — the ultimate native 3270 & 5250 terminal emulator, host printing, and modernization workbench crafted for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Apple Vision Pro.
What's New in Version 2611.1.45:
• Smoother First-Run & Launch Experience: Improved startup stability and transitions between the launch screen and the What's New tour on first install and app updates.
• Faster, More Responsive Terminal Rendering: Enhanced background graphics rendering and responsiveness across Terminal, Hybrid, and Desktop modes on Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Vision Pro.
• Improved File Transfer & Cloud Sync Reliability: Smoother background file transfers (IBM i Host Server, SFTP, and FTP), responsive camera barcode scanning, and more reliable iCloud bookmark synchronization.
• Improved IBM i Sign-On & Screen Layout: Enhanced IBM i (AS/400) sign-on screen alignment and automatic switching between standard and wide screen sizes so live host screens display cleanly out of the box.
• Full-Length Password & Sign-On Fields: Improved support for long 128-character IBM i passwords and username fields across Terminal, Hybrid, and Desktop display modes.
• Crisper Terminal Display & Status Bars: Refined field underlines and highlighted status bars in Terminal mode across Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Vision Pro.