RSS Reader vs Karing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RSS Reader
Stay updated with your favorite news and blogs directly from your home screen. This app allows you to add RSS feeds and view them through customizable widgets, with options to archive articles and use a dark mode.
- Home screen RSS widgets
- Add and manage RSS feeds
- Link previews
- OPML/CSV import/export
- Archive favorite articles
- Dark mode
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Read your RSS feeds directly on your home screen with widgets Features: - Add RSS Feeds in APP - Displays RSS feeds on your home screen - Link Preview rss feeds - Data Import & Export with OPML/CSV format - Archive your favourite articles - Dark mode - Easy to use ----- RSS Reader Pro is available with a monthly or annual subscription. You can subscribe and pay through your Apple account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew may be turned off after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.zhihuke.com/rssreader/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.zhihuke.com/rssreader/privacy.html
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 in-app purchases: Karing at none against RSS Reader's 2. Karing also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 34 months) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. RSS Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Karing asks for nothing beyond the download.
RSS Reader ships an update every 34 months, Karing fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RSS Reader | Karing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (679 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 679 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 杏娣 吴 | Supernova Nebula LLC |
Bugs and requests
RSS Reader
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
RSS Reader
- RSS Reader Pro$1.491 Month
- RSS Reader Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
Karing
No in-app purchases
