Comparison

Vimlike vs WikiTree Browser Extension

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

Head to head
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.

About

WikiTree Browser Extension

Enhance your WikiTree.com experience with customizable features. This extension offers tools for profile management, editing, navigation, and community interaction, allowing you to tailor the site to your preferences.

Highlights
  • Customizable global features
  • Profile management tools
  • Enhanced editing capabilities
  • Advanced navigation options
  • Community interaction features
  • Style and readability options
Features
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The official WikiTree browser extension. The WikiTree Browser Extension adds advanced features to WikiTree.com. Each feature can be turned on or off so you can customize WikiTree exactly as you want. Features: Global: Access Keys Add Search Boxes Clipboard and Notes Extra Watchlist Style: Custom Style Dark Mode Smooth Scrolling Sticky Header Visited Links Profile: Category Display Change Family Lists Collapsible Descendants Tree Distance and Relationship Family Group Family Timeline Printer Friendly Bio Readability Options Sort Theme People Unconnected Branch Table Editing: Add Person Redesign Auto Bio Auto Categories Automatic GEDCOM Cleanup (AGC) Bio Check Change Summary Options Date Fixer Edit Family Data Enhanced Editor Style Family Dropdown Family Lists Gender Predictor Language Setting Locations Helper Make Radio Buttons Deselectable Save Buttons Style Options Scissors Shareable Sources Sticky Toolbar Suggested Matches Filters Verify ID WikiTree+ Edit Helper Navigation: AKA Name Links Apps Menu Category Finder Pins Draft List My Menu Random Profile Preview Pages Redirect External Links What Links Here Community: Confirm Thank Yous G2G Options Hide My Contributions Sort Badges Other: Anniversaries Table Connection Finder Options DNA Connections Table My Connections Table Filters and Sorting Usability Tweaks Wills and Estates For a full description of each feature and how to use them, see https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:WikiTree_Browser_Extension.

Screenshots

Vimlike3 screens
WikiTree Browser Extension2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vimlike at 85% against WikiTree Browser Extension's 0%. Vimlike also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.4). WikiTree Browser Extension's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vimlike holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Vimlike's written reviews are positive against 0% of WikiTree Browser Extension's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vimlike ships an update every 2 months, WikiTree Browser Extension every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vimlike versus WikiTree Browser Extension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVimlikeWikiTree Browser Extension
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (30 ratings) — better2.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJasmine StudiosWikiTree

Customer experience

Vimlike

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

WikiTree Browser Extension

All ratings16 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

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
Show 9 more
  • 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
Show 10 more
  • 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

WikiTree Browser Extension

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Vimlike

No in-app purchases

None

WikiTree Browser Extension

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vimlike free?
Vimlike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WikiTree Browser Extension free?
WikiTree Browser Extension is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vimlike or WikiTree Browser Extension?
Vimlike is rated higher. Vimlike averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while WikiTree Browser Extension averages 2.4 from 16 ratings.
Do Vimlike or WikiTree Browser Extension have ads?
Neither Vimlike nor WikiTree Browser Extension shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vimlike or WikiTree Browser Extension?
Vimlike ships an update every 2 months, and WikiTree Browser Extension every 9 days. Most recently, Vimlike was updated on October 5, 2026 and WikiTree Browser Extension on October 11, 2026.

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