Comparison

Arrow Keys URL Keyboard vs VimKey

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

Head to head
About

Arrow Keys URL Keyboard

This keyboard app enhances URL typing with original extended keys, including arrow keys. It offers a one-touch copy function and a direct button to open URLs in Safari, making web navigation faster and more convenient.

Highlights
  • Extended arrow keys for URL input
  • One-touch URL copy
  • Direct Safari integration
  • Faster web navigation
  • Original extended keyboard layout
Features
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You can type URL easier and faster with our original extended keys! Arrow Keys works to input URL ! *But those Arrow Keys appear ONLY this app. Feel to have Arrow Keys by Free !! Also Arrow Keys Mail Keyboard available! ********************************************************* YouTube Video is available, please visit our site ! www.4us.jp When you finish to type URL, you just push “Go to Safari” Button or Go Key to Safari application. There is Copy Key, so you can easy to copy URL by One Touch !! **Someone says "Go to Safari" button does not work. Please type "http://" or " https://" and try it again. If you still have problem, just report us which address you typed. It is very helpful for us. + Also Available for iPhone & iPod touch + Please check our website www.4us.jp - 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 Mailer Series - (With Arrow Keys) Type messages and URLs easier with useful arrow keys! - ----------------------------------------- Easy URL Keyboard Free ------------------------------------------ Easy Mailer Keyboard English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese ------------------------------------------ Thank you! www.4us.jp

About

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.

Highlights
  • Vim-style HJKL navigation
  • Dedicated directional arrow keys
  • Dual layout switching
  • Privacy-focused data handling
  • Haptic feedback and click sounds
Features
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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

Screenshots

VimKey3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VimKey at 67% against Arrow Keys URL Keyboard's 0%. VimKey also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). Arrow Keys URL Keyboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VimKey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Arrow Keys URL Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VimKey holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Arrow Keys URL Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 67% of VimKey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arrow Keys URL Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, VimKey every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Arrow Keys URL Keyboard versus VimKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrow Keys URL KeyboardVimKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)3.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4uschuncheng su

Customer experience

Arrow Keys URL Keyboard

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

VimKey

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Arrow Keys URL Keyboard

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

VimKey

One-time1
  • qwert Layout$2.99

Questions

Is Arrow Keys URL Keyboard free?
Arrow Keys URL Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VimKey free?
VimKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arrow Keys URL Keyboard or VimKey?
VimKey is rated higher. Arrow Keys URL Keyboard averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while VimKey averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Arrow Keys URL Keyboard or VimKey have ads?
Neither Arrow Keys URL Keyboard nor VimKey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arrow Keys URL Keyboard or VimKey?
Arrow Keys URL Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, and VimKey every 3 days. Most recently, Arrow Keys URL Keyboard was updated on October 11, 2026 and VimKey on October 16, 2026.

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