# iVim vs ServerBox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ServerBox at none against iVim's 5. ServerBox also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). iVim's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iVim sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ServerBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ServerBox holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 167 and 90 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of iVim's written reviews are positive against 91% of ServerBox's.

iVim ships an update every 5 weeks, ServerBox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iVim | ServerBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivim/id1266544660/reviews) | **[4.9 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serverbox/id1586449703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **167** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文礼 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/497312859) | [吐司工作室](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483085362) |

## What reviewers say

### iVim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivim/id1266544660)

This app brings the powerful Vim text editor to iOS devices. It offers advanced features like custom font import, an extended and customizable keyboard, multistage language input, and seamless integration with other apps through sharing and document pickers. Advanced functionalities like plugin management and version control are available via in-app purchases or a subscription.

**Highlights:** Custom font import with ligature support, Extended and customizable keyboard, Multistage language input, App sharing and document picker integration, External hardware keyboard support, Integrated scripting languages (Python, Lua), Plugin management (In-App Purchase), Native version control (iVim Pro subscription)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iVim Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Small Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Auto Restore | $3.99 | one-time |
| Plugins Manager | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Donation | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Excellent Vim port with most keybindings and features working correctly
- ⌨️ Innovative custom keyboard with easy access to special characters and Vim keys
- 🔌 Great integration with iOS Files app and external keyboards
- 🎨 Highly customizable with plugin support and color schemes
- 📚 Comprehensive Vim documentation included (:help iOS)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keyboard constantly pops up and obscures content
- 🐛 Difficulty hiding keyboard on iPad
- ⚠️ App appears abandoned with infrequent updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription model for Pro features
- 🔐 Requires internet access for basic text editing

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard obscures command line and content
- Keyboard cannot be hidden or dismissed properly
- Paste function unreliable with Command-V
- Plus buffer (+) paste not working
- App loses all data when iOS suspends it

**Requested features**

- .vimrc functionality that actually works
- Easier document/file access without multiple clicks
- Reading mode to hide keyboard while scrolling
- Better keyboard dismissal mechanism
- Function keys on the keyboard


### ServerBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serverbox/id1586449703)

Manage your Linux servers remotely with SSH and SFTP. Control Docker containers and utilize experimental snippet features. Ping your servers to check connectivity.

**Highlights:** SSH client, SFTP client, Docker/Podman management, Snippet feature (experimental), Ping utility, Open Source

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iVim free?

iVim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ServerBox free?

ServerBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iVim or ServerBox?

ServerBox is rated higher. iVim averages 4.6 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while ServerBox averages 4.9 from 90 ratings.

### Do iVim or ServerBox have ads?

Neither iVim nor ServerBox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iVim or ServerBox?

iVim ships an update every 5 weeks, and ServerBox fortnightly. Most recently, iVim was updated on September 21, 2026 and ServerBox on September 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*