Comparison

VimKey vs STIL.HUB

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

Head to head
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

About

STIL.HUB

Features
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STIL.HUB turns your iPhone into a control surface for your Mac. Lay out the actions you use most as buttons, then tap to run them. Keep the iPhone on your desk and switch apps, take screenshots, or run a saved routine without moving your hands off the keyboard. Turn it sideways for a desk layout with a clock and menu, and it works as a desk clock too. ■ What you can do - Launch and switch apps (pick from what is installed on your Mac) - Send keystrokes (copy, paste, screenshots, and more) - Turn the iPhone screen into a trackpad for your Mac's cursor (tap to click, two fingers to scroll and right-click, press and hold to drag, flick with two fingers for momentum scrolling) - A remote for video (play and pause, previous and next, 10-second skip, chapters, captions, full screen, volume, brightness). The lower half stays a trackpad - Run Shortcuts - Run scripts (Python, shell, and others; results come back to the iPhone, and you can schedule them by time) - Media controls such as volume and playback - Send text you type or dictate on iPhone to the input field on your Mac - Send text you copied on iPhone to your Mac - Run the numbers in the iPhone calculator and send the result to your Mac (arrow keys and Enter included) - Screenshots (area, full screen, and toolbar) - Browse folders on your Mac from the iPhone to open or receive files - Give each app its own deck, and your iPhone follows when you switch apps on the Mac - Run actions straight from Home Screen and StandBy widgets - Start quickly from templates (Claude, Cursor, Xcode, Final Cut Pro, video sites, and more) - Edit your decks from the Mac as well ■ Connection and privacy - Pair once with a 6-digit code while the iPhone and Mac are on the same network - Traffic stays on your local network and is encrypted. Nothing goes to a server - No account required. No data collected Get the free Mac companion app "STIL.HUB Companion" at stil.photo/hub and move it to your Applications folder. Product names are trademarks of their respective owners. This app is not affiliated with them. The video-site templates send that site's standard keyboard shortcuts to the page you opened in your browser.

Screenshots

VimKey3 screens
STIL.HUB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STIL.HUB at none against VimKey's 1. VimKey's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. STIL.HUB asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VimKey versus STIL.HUB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVimKeySTIL.HUB
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerchuncheng suTatsuro Higuchi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VimKey

One-time1
  • qwert Layout$2.99
None

STIL.HUB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VimKey free?
VimKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STIL.HUB free?
STIL.HUB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VimKey or STIL.HUB have ads?
Neither VimKey nor STIL.HUB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VimKey or STIL.HUB?
VimKey ships an update every 3 days, and STIL.HUB every 3 days. Most recently, VimKey was updated on October 16, 2026 and STIL.HUB on October 10, 2026.

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