VimKey vs STIL.HUB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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 Editing code and managing SSH sessions on a mobile device can be painful. The default magnifying glass cursor is imprecise, and fingers often block the exact characters you need to select. VimKey brings desktop level cursor precision to your iPhone and iPad. Key Features Dedicated Arrow Keys and Joystick Navigation Move the cursor step by step with dedicated arrow keys or the touch joystick pad. Navigate across lines effortlessly without obscuring the screen. Vim Style Navigation Fly through documents with classic Vim navigation and essential modifier keys designed for developers and terminal users. Select Mode and Quick Copy Toggle Select Mode on and navigate with directional keys to highlight text with ease. Copy selected text straight to the clipboard with one tap. Dual Layouts Switch seamlessly between the navigation layout and a standard QWERTY keyboard. Unlock QWERTY temporarily by watching a short ad, or unlock forever with a one-time purchase. Privacy First Your input belongs to you. Full Access is requested exclusively for haptic feedback and click sounds. We never collect, store, or transmit your keystrokes. Important Note Due to iOS browser limitations, modifier keys such as Esc, Tab, Ctrl, and arrow keys do not function in browser-based WebSSH clients. For the best experience, please use a native Terminal app. Contact Feedback and suggestions are welcome. Email: mozhenbear@zodic.dev
STIL.HUB
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. VimKey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. STIL.HUB asks for nothing beyond the download.
VimKey ships an update every 4 days, STIL.HUB every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | VimKey | STIL.HUB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | chuncheng su | Tatsuro Higuchi |
In-app purchases
VimKey
- qwert Layout$2.99
STIL.HUB
No in-app purchases









