Arrow Keys Mail Keyboard vs VimKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arrow Keys Mail Keyboard
Enhance your email writing experience with a custom keyboard featuring extended keys like arrow keys and a copy button. Easily type and edit messages, then seamlessly transfer them to your mail application.
- Extended keyboard with arrow keys
- Dedicated copy and paste button
- Direct launch to Mail app
- Support for international keyboards
- Faster email composition
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You can type Mail easier and faster with our original extended keys! Arrow Keys Mail Keyboard is mail writer app with original extended keys including arrow keys, helping you type and edit emails easier! (*Original Keys work ONLY in this app. Please refer to the restricted use of the extended keys down below) When you finish writing email, you just tap “Go to Mail” button to launch "Mail" application. "Copy" key is also equipped for you to copy and paste text you typed in other apps easier!! Adding international keyboards from iPad Settings, you can also use Apple's JAPANESE, CHINESE, RUSSIAN Keyboards etc, in this app. But now we are working on other Language as other App. *Please note you can use the original extended keys with this app ONLY. Instead, you are suggested to type text in this app, then copy it with "copy" button of our app for the use in other apps you like. + More apps with arrow keys available for iPhone & iPod touch + - AEI Keyboard Series – You can type messages and URLs easier with our original keyboard! ----------------------------------------- AEI Keyboard URL Note Free ------------------------------------------ AEI Keyboard Note for Mail / SMS English, Spanish, French, German, Italian ----------------------------------------- - Easy Keyboards Series - Type messages and URLs easier with useful arrow keys and extended keys! - ----------------------------------------- Easy URL Keyboard Free ------------------------------------------ Easy Mailer Keyboard English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese Thank you! www.4us.jp
VimKey
Enhance your mobile editing experience with Vim-style navigation and dedicated arrow keys. This app offers precise cursor control for developers and power users on iOS devices, bringing desktop-level efficiency to your fingertips.
- Vim-style HJKL navigation
- Dedicated directional arrow keys
- Dual layout switching
- Privacy-focused data handling
- Haptic feedback and click sounds
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【Master Your Cursor on iOS】 As a developer, I was frustrated with editing code and managing SSH sessions on my iPhone. The native "magnifying glass" cursor is slow, and my fingers often blocked the text I was trying to select. I built VimKey to scratch my own itch. It brings the precision of desktop editing to your mobile device. Key Features: * Vim-Style Navigation: Use the legendary HJKL (←↓↑→) keys to move the cursor. Keep your hands on the keyboard and fly through text. * Dedicated Arrow Keys: Includes a standard directional pad for precise control without blocking the screen. * Dual Layouts: Seamlessly switch between the navigation layout and a standard QWERTY keyboard (Unlock QWERTY for 30 minutes by watching a short ad, or unlock forever with a one-time purchase). * Privacy First: We respect your data. "Full Access" is requested ONLY to provide haptic feedback and click sounds. We strictly do NOT collect, store, or transmit your keystrokes. Important Note: * Due to browser limitations on iOS, special keys (Esc, Tab, Ctrl) and arrow keys do NOT work in browser-based WebSSH clients. For the best experience, please use a native Terminal app. Contact: I'm actively improving this app based on user feedback. Email: mozhenbear@zodic.dev
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VimKey at Free against Arrow Keys Mail Keyboard's $0.99. VimKey also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (67% vs 31%). Arrow Keys Mail Keyboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement 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
VimKey is free to download; Arrow Keys Mail Keyboard costs $0.99 up front. VimKey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Arrow Keys Mail Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
VimKey holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VimKey has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Arrow Keys Mail Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 67% of VimKey's.
Arrow Keys Mail Keyboard ships an update every 4 months, VimKey every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arrow Keys Mail Keyboard | VimKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 4us | chuncheng su |
Customer experience
Arrow Keys Mail Keyboard
VimKey
In-app purchases
Arrow Keys Mail Keyboard
No in-app purchases
VimKey
- qwert Layout$2.99
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