# 3tabs Secure vs Vimlike

The clearest difference is price: Vimlike at Free against 3tabs Secure's $0.99. Vimlike also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Vimlike is free to download; 3tabs Secure costs $0.99 up front. 3tabs Secure sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Vimlike asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vimlike holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vimlike has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

3tabs Secure ships an update every 23 months, Vimlike every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3tabs Secure | Vimlike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3tabs-secure/id1453332721/reviews) | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimlike/id1584519802/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | — | 86.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vedant Malhotra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121297377) | [Jasmine Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/565086792) |

## What reviewers say

### 3tabs Secure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3tabs-secure/id1453332721)

This app helps you stay organized and secure while browsing the web. It offers quick switching between three tabs, dedicated search and favorites tabs, and robust security features like passcode and biometric unlocking.

**Highlights:** One-click tab switching, Dedicated Search tab, Dedicated Favorites tab, Passcode lock, Face ID/Touch ID unlock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 5 | $4.99 | one-time |


### Vimlike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimlike/id1584519802)

Enhance web browsing with keyboard shortcuts, mimicking a Vim-like editor experience. Navigate pages, manage tabs, and interact with links using customizable key bindings. Offers features like dark mode and reader view for a streamlined workflow.

**Highlights:** Keyboard shortcuts for navigation, Customizable key mappings, Link interaction (open, new tab), Tab management (new, close, switch), Insert and normal modes, Reader view and dark mode

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for Vim addicts
- ✨ Genius author
- 🚀 Fantastic extension for keyboard users
- 💯 Best Vim key implementation
- 🚀 Functionally perfect and polished

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not support Colemak layout
- 🐛 Default mode setting does not work
- 🐛 Lacking bookmark/favorite support
- 🐛 Scrolling bug on iPadOS
- 🐛 Link hints inefficient

**Reported bugs**

- Default mode setting does not work
- Scrolling bug on iPadOS
- Cannot use 'f' to press buttons on webpage
- Hitting F again does not cancel navigation
- Extension not working after a while, requires reinstallation

**Requested features**

- Open search result in current tab
- Customized new tab URL
- Support for opening bookmarks/favorites
- Visual mode for highlighting text
- Custom search URL support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3tabs Secure free?

3tabs Secure costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Vimlike free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 3tabs Secure or Vimlike?

Vimlike is rated higher. 3tabs Secure averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Vimlike averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.

### Do 3tabs Secure or Vimlike have ads?

Neither 3tabs Secure nor Vimlike shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3tabs Secure or Vimlike?

3tabs Secure ships an update every 23 months, and Vimlike every 2 months. Most recently, 3tabs Secure was updated on September 17, 2026 and Vimlike on September 17, 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.*