VimKey vs PCM Audio Recorder
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
PCM Audio Recorder
Read full descriptionHide full description
Capture ideas, interviews, instruments, and field sound with control over the file you create. PCM Recorder shows a live waveform and input level while recording, along with elapsed time and an estimate of the recording time remaining. Choose from the formats and sample rates supported by your current microphone and audio route. RECORD WITH CONTROL • WAV, CAF, AIFF, and space-saving M4A output • 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit integer, and 32-bit float PCM options where supported • Mono or stereo recording based on the connected input • Built-in, wired, USB, and Bluetooth microphone selection • Microphone position, polar pattern, and hardware input gain controls when available KEEP THE TAKE SAFE • Background recording and a Live Activity for quick status checks • Free-space monitoring while you record • Safe stopping before storage or WAV container limits are reached • Recovery support for interrupted recordings EDIT NON-DESTRUCTIVELY • Visual waveform editor with precise trim points • Level adjustment, normalization, fade in, and fade out • Preview the current edit before export • Export an edited copy while preserving the original • Split a take or join compatible recordings YOUR FILES, YOUR WORKFLOW Recordings stay in the app's local storage unless you choose to share them. Rename and organize takes, share the original file, or access recordings from the Files app. No account is required. PCM Recorder is supported by advertising. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCM Audio Recorder at none against VimKey's 1. VimKey's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. PCM Audio Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | VimKey | PCM Audio Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| 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 | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | chuncheng su | ButterFalcon |
In-app purchases
VimKey
- qwert Layout$2.99
PCM Audio Recorder
No in-app purchases









