Outline App vs Karing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Outline App
Create and manage your own virtual private network (VPN) server for secure and private internet access. Share access with friends or colleagues by sending them an invitation directly from the manager. Enjoy fast, reliable, and encrypted connections to the open internet.
- Set up your own VPN server
- Securely access the open internet
- Keep communications private
- Share access with trusted individuals
- Fast and reliable connections
- Strong encryption
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Outline is an easy way for you to set up your own virtual private network (VPN) server to more safely access the open internet and keep your communications private. If you have received an access key, download the Outline app to get started. If you haven’t received an access key, you’ll first need to set-up your own server. Get started by downloading the Outline Manager from getoutline.org. Creating your own server is quick and easy, and instructions in the Manager will guide you through each step. How Do I Set Up Outline? - Outline consists of two related products: the Outline Manager and Outline. - The Outline Manager lets you create and operate your own VPN, and share access with anyone you choose by sending them an invitation directly from the Manager. Once you’ve downloaded the Manager, you can easily set up a VPN server on a cloud provider in less than five minutes. - After setup is complete, you can download the Outline app on your phone and desktop. - Share internet access with coworkers or friends by inviting them directly from the Manager. - If you’ve received an access code from someone using an Outline Manager you’re all set! Just download the app and get started. Why use Outline? - Fast, reliable access to the open internet, powered by the Shadowsocks protocol - Allows you to create and maintain your own VPN server and provide access with those you trust - Strong encryption keeps your communications private - Completely open source and audited by a nonprofit security firm
Karing
This utility app enhances network proxy management by offering compatibility with various protocols like Clash, V2ray, and Shadowsocks. It automatically selects efficient nodes based on routing rules and supports custom configurations, making advanced proxy management accessible.
- Clash, V2ray, Shadowsocks compatibility
- Automatic efficient node selection
- Customizable routing rules
- Multi-device synchronization
- Novice-friendly configuration modes
- Import/export ZIP files
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1. Compatible with Clash, V2ray/V2fly, Sing-box, Shadowsocks, Sub, Github Subscriptions. 2. Full clash config supported, Partial clash.meta config supported. 3. A set of routing rules applied to multiple subscription sources automatically selects efficient nodes. 4. Supports custom routing rule groups and node groups. 5. Customizes default routing rule groups for novice users - ready to use right out of the box. 6.Backup and synchronization, synchronizing multiple devices with a single configuration. 7. Supports iCloud/ Local area network/WebDAV synchronization. 8. Supports importing/exporting ZIP files. 9. novice mode for simpler configuration. 10. https://karing.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Karing at 4.6 against Outline App's 4.2. Karing also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (74% vs 57%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Karing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 679 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Outline App's written reviews are positive against 74% of Karing's.
Outline App ships an update every 2 months, Karing fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Outline App | Karing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.5K ratings) | 4.6 (679 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | 74.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 679 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Outline Foundation | Supernova Nebula LLC |
Customer experience
Outline App
Karing
User reviews
Outline App
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💡 Ability to create own VPN server
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🔌 Unstable performance on mobile data
- 📉 Declining quality over time
- 🤖 Lack of customer support
Karing
From 679 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 High speed
- 👍 Simple and strong app
- 👍 Powerful, good alternative to V2Box
- 👍 User-friendly for beginners
- 👍 Best proxy software
Room to improve
- 🐛 High battery drain
- 🐛 Occasional disconnections
- 🐛 Subscription nodes not supported
- 🐛 Diversion rules not user-friendly
- 🐛 Crashes and unable to connect
Bugs and requests
Outline App
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes after recent updates
- Unable to add new servers on iOS
- Connectivity problems in certain regions (e.g. Iran, China)
Requested features
5 requests- Add iOS widget support
- Improve UI/UX, especially on larger screens
- Provide more server location options
- Implement kill switch and split-tunneling features
- Add statistics and usage tracking
Karing
Reported bugs
4 issues- Subscription nodes disappearing
- Warp not working
- Unable to pass 'Preset - Custom diversion group' page
- Incompatibility with some apps when network sharing is enabled
Requested features
7 requests- Add widget support
- Add Brook and SSH protocols
- Add ability to toggle off when phone is locked
- Add option to disable servers in subscriptions
- Add on-demand rules or disconnect on screen lock
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- Support older iOS versions
- Improve UI and make it more visually appealing
In-app purchases
Outline App
No in-app purchases
Karing
No in-app purchases
