Comparison

Arrowkees vs VimKey

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

Head to head
About

Arrowkees

Features
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Arrowkees is a Japanese keyboard app with arrow keys. [Main Features] - Arrow keys for cursor movement - Shift + Arrow for text selection - Flick input & QWERTY support - ⌘+C, ⌘+V shortcuts in QWERTY mode - Customizable theme colors Experience PC-like text editing on your iPhone/iPad.

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

Arrowkees4 screens
VimKey3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arrowkees at none against VimKey's 1. VimKey's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support 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. Arrowkees asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arrowkees ships an update monthly, VimKey every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arrowkees versus VimKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrowkeesVimKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShinsuke Nakajimachuncheng su

In-app purchases

None

Arrowkees

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

VimKey

One-time1
  • qwert Layout$2.99

Questions

Is Arrowkees free?
Arrowkees is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VimKey free?
VimKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arrowkees or VimKey have ads?
Neither Arrowkees nor VimKey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arrowkees or VimKey?
Arrowkees ships an update monthly, and VimKey every 10 days. Most recently, Arrowkees was updated on September 17, 2026 and VimKey on July 16, 2026.

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