Streisand vs Karing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Streisand
This application provides a flexible client for managing proxy servers with a user-friendly interface. It supports a wide range of protocols and offers advanced features like rule-based setup and custom DNS. Your network activity data remains private on your device.
- Rule-based proxy setup
- Compatibility with various protocols
- Custom DNS support
- VLESS (Reality)
- VMess
- Trojan
- Shadowsocks
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Streisand is an app that helps you use proxy servers. It has a user-friendly interface and useful features. Key features: 1. Rule-based Proxy Setup. 2. Compatibility with Various Protocols. 3. Custom DNS Support. Supported Protocols: - VLESS(Reality) - VMess - Trojan - Shadowsocks - Socks - SSH - Hysteria(V2) - TUIC - Wireguard This app doesn't collect your network activity data. All your data stays on your device and is never uploaded to our server. Please note that this application does not offer VPN services for sale. You need to create or purchase your own servers. Also, make sure to follow local laws while using this app. Terms of Services: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://streisand.pages.dev/privacy-policy
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
Streisand and Karing both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Karing's written reviews are positive against 55% of Streisand's. Karing also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Streisand's advantage is chart position (#202 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 679). On price, rating, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Karing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 679 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Streisand's written reviews are positive against 74% of Karing's.
Streisand ships an update every 2 weeks, Karing fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Streisand | Karing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.1K ratings) | 4.6 (679 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | 74.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 679 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #202 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARCADIA ODYSSEY INC. | Supernova Nebula LLC |
Customer experience
Streisand
Karing
User reviews
Streisand
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth, fast, and user-friendly
- 👍 Great UI and intuitive design
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 🔥 Cutting-edge protocols and features
- 💯 Reliable and stable performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Disruptive ads
- 🤔 Confusing UI elements (start/stop buttons)
- 🔍 Latency test not working on custom configs
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
Streisand
Reported bugs
5 issues- Incompatibility with iOS 17
- Inability to edit local profiles after first edit
- Notification issues (blocking app notifications)
- Connectivity problems with certain apps (Instagram, WhatsApp)
- Sudden disconnections and inability to reconnect
Requested features
9 requests- Add auto-selection of best configuration based on ping
- Implement auto-connect and auto-reconnect functionality
- Allow manual addition of websites for routing
- Add option to disable STUN to prevent IP leaks
- Enhance DNS handling for better performance
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- Implement URL scheme for easy VPN control
- Add UDPGW support for SSH connections
- Provide subscription link import via QR code
- Improve subscription management (refresh, delete, etc.)
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
Streisand
No in-app purchases
Karing
No in-app purchases
