Comparison

FastClip vs Vimlike

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

Head to head
About

FastClip

This app helps you collect, synchronize, and quickly retrieve various types of snippets, including text, links, images, and files, across your devices. Organize your snippets with categories and enjoy fast, offline storage.

Highlights
  • Collect snippets from clipboard, photos, files, QR codes
  • Categorize snippets with tabs
  • Real-time synchronization across devices
  • Fast retrieval with indexing engine
  • Offline encrypted storage
  • Custom keyboard for efficiency
Features
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FasClip 3 is a tool for collecting, synchronizing, and retrieving Snippets,including text, links, images, and files. **Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.** # Collect Snippets in multiple ways Snippets from the clipboard, photo albums, files, QR code scans and text edited by user are all supported. # Categorization A representative Tab for storage and management of different categories of snippets can be created for different types of Snippets. Management of the Tab via iCloud is also available in Pro version. # Quick synchronization of Snippets between devices Multiple means of synchronization are provided by FasClip 3 for different scenarios. ## Sync network - Larger Snippets (HD photos, files, etc.). - Real-time synchronization of multiple devices. ## Handoff - The app is neither in the background nor open. - Manually select whether to receive Snippets. ## iCloud - Archive - Multiple devices on different networks # Real-time retrieving of Snippets Retrieving in milliseconds without tagging the Snippets, even among thousands of Snippets, can be achieved thanks to the indexing engine of FasClip 3. For users who use Chinese can also input Pinyin to improve retrieval efficiency. # Offline storage Except Tab management via iCloud, all FasClip 3 Snippets are encrypted and stored locally, allowing offline storage or clouding of Snippets by user’s choice, which greatly increases the size of the Snippet file storage. # Unlock the Pro features - Unlimited Snippet storage. - iCloud Sync: Turn your FasClip 3 into a cloud sync tool. - Custom keyboard: Greatly improve your typing efficiency. Privacy policy: https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/464fb3d0-33f5-4b1a-a2b3-6c437dc4312e Terms of Use: https://fastclip.app/policy/terms.htm For questions, please follow our official account on Twitter @fastclip1. Welcome to the Telegram Group t. me/fastclipchat

About

Vimlike

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
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Vimlike is a Safari extension to browse the web by keyboard shortcuts like a vim-editor. See the default key binding below and you can customize every key mapping. Page Navigation: j Scroll down k Scroll up h Scroll left l Scroll right ctrl+f Page down ctrl+b Page up d Half page down u Half page up g g Go to bottom of the page g Go to top of the page i Go to the first edit box a Open the link below the cursor s Open the link below the cursor in a new window Mode: Esc/`/§ Normal mode ctrl+i Insert mode ctrl+d Dark mode shift+r Reader view ? Help History: shift+h Go back shift+l Go forward Link: f Toggle links shift+f Toggle links (open a link in a new tab) n Move to next link shift+n Move to previous link Tab: t New tab q Previous tab w Next tab x Close tab shift+x Undo close tab r Reload tab Search Bar o Open Search Bar / Search links Video: ctrl+u Play video in a fullscreen ctrl+p Play video in a PIP cmd+. Exit fullscreen video Privacy Policy: • Vimlike requires access to the websites to override the keyboard shortcuts • Vimlike never collects any data from your browser. None of the data will leave your device.

Screenshots

FastClip4 screens
Vimlike3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vimlike at none against FastClip's 4. Vimlike also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (85% vs 73%). FastClip's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (179 vs 30). On price, ads and device support 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. FastClip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Vimlike asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vimlike holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FastClip has 179 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of FastClip's written reviews are positive against 85% of Vimlike's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FastClip ships an update every 3 weeks, Vimlike every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FastClip versus Vimlike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastClipVimlike
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (179 ratings)4.7 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings179 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer寅 沈Jasmine Studios

Customer experience

FastClip

All ratings179 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative25.0%

Vimlike

All ratings28 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative3.8%

User reviews

FastClip

From 179 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Lightning fast and efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use and convenient
  • ✨ Smooth transitions
  • 💡 Unparalleled bookmark/snippets saver
  • 💻 Works across all devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Not syncing between devices
  • 💸 Only useful if you pay subscription
  • 📉 Classism is oppressive
  • 😭 Lost all saved data
  • 💔 Hard to get help

Vimlike

From 30 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

FastClip

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Not syncing between iPad and iPhone
  • Lost all saved data
  • Cannot transfer information easily from short-term app to Lifetime app
  • Bluetooth/Wi-Fi transfer not working with Windows PC
  • App crashes frequently
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  • Slow response time
  • App is difficult to remove from Mac
  • Bug prevented sign-ins
  • Chinese sign-in appeared during sign-in attempts
  • Sound effects on copy/paste cannot be disabled
  • Update ruined the app's functionality
  • Cannot find icon on the bar after update
  • Cannot make smart folders after update

Requested features

8 requests
  • Allow shortcut customization
  • Add button for Select All for multiple copy or delete
  • Add iCloud backup option
  • Improve shortcut key settings
  • Add duplicate check and template features for TextExpander-like functionality
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  • Make font size adjustable
  • Allow family sharing for lifetime subscription
  • Turn off sound effects on copy/paste

Vimlike

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • 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
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  • Scrolling no longer works on iPadOS
  • Memory leak after Ventura update
  • Issues with custom bindings in Gmail
  • Scrolling animation feels choppy
  • Scrolling stuttery on iPad Pro with ProMotion
  • Cannot get out of YouTube fullscreen with control+u
  • Reconfigs don't work
  • Safari no longer inserts username/passwords
  • Extension not working on Google Domains

Requested features

15 requests
  • Open search result in current tab
  • Customized new tab URL
  • Support for opening bookmarks/favorites
  • Visual mode for highlighting text
  • Custom search URL support
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  • Ability to move tabs left/right
  • Option to disable scrolling animation
  • More subtle color scheme for link selection
  • Website specific settings to exclude key bindings
  • Simulate 'o' and 'O' from other Vim plugins
  • Command focus the URL of the page
  • Specify keys for ACTIVATE_LINK command with 'Ignore keyboard layout'
  • Command for changing tab order
  • Easy in-app config for exclusion list
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FastClip

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$7.99
  • Lifetime for regular users$7.99
None

Vimlike

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FastClip free?
FastClip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vimlike free?
Vimlike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FastClip or Vimlike?
Vimlike is rated higher. FastClip averages 4.3 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while Vimlike averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.
Do FastClip or Vimlike have ads?
Neither FastClip nor Vimlike shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FastClip or Vimlike?
FastClip ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vimlike every 2 months. Most recently, FastClip was updated on October 14, 2026 and Vimlike on October 14, 2026.

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