JD Smart vs Karing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JD Smart
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JD smart lead you to enjoy intelligent life. 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to device
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 update cadence: Karing at fortnightly against JD Smart's every 9 months. Karing also leads on device support (5 vs 2). JD Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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.
JD Smart ships an update every 9 months, Karing fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JD Smart | Karing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (691 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 691 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Royal Gold Shield Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd | Supernova Nebula LLC |
Bugs and requests
JD Smart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
JD Smart
No in-app purchases
Karing
No in-app purchases
