Comparison

Vimlike vs Thinkubator

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

Thinkubator

Features
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Thinkubator helps you capture your spontaneous ideas and transform them into clear, structured content. Whether it’s a late-night thought, a spark of inspiration, or a rough voice note, Thinkubator turns your raw input into something usable — a polished idea, a professional LinkedIn post, a well-written email, or a simple message. Just type or record your thoughts, and Thinkubator’s intelligent writing engine organizes your ideas, enhances clarity, and gives you ready-to-use outputs — all while preserving your original tone and intent. Perfect for creators, entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone who thinks fast but writes later. Key Features: - Capture your ideas instantly — through text or voice - Convert raw notes into structured, clean versions - Generate ideas, LinkedIn posts, emails, or short messages - Audio-to-text transcription for hands-free note-taking - Keep all your thoughts organized in one place Thinkubator is your personal thinking companion — helping you make sense of your ideas, one thought at a time.

Screenshots

Vimlike3 screens
Thinkubator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Vimlike at 3 against Thinkubator's 1. Vimlike also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vimlike ships an update every 2 months, Thinkubator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vimlike versus Thinkubator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVimlikeThinkubator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJasmine StudiosHyathi Technologies Private Limited

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
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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

Thinkubator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Vimlike

No in-app purchases

None

Thinkubator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vimlike free?
Vimlike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thinkubator free?
Thinkubator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vimlike or Thinkubator have ads?
Neither Vimlike nor Thinkubator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vimlike or Thinkubator?
Vimlike ships an update every 2 months, and Thinkubator monthly. Most recently, Vimlike was updated on October 14, 2026 and Thinkubator on October 5, 2026.

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