Karing vs Happ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Happ
This utility app simplifies the configuration and use of proxy and VPN servers. It supports multiple protocols and ensures your network activity remains private by not collecting any data. Users are responsible for setting up their own servers and complying with local laws.
- Proxy configuration based on rules
- Support for multiple protocol types
- Hidden subscriptions
- Encrypted subscriptions
- VLESS, VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks, Socks, Hysteria2 support
- Private network activity
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Important Notice Happ does not sell or provide VPN services. Beware of scammers claiming to offer “official Happ VPNs” — they are not affiliated with us. Users must set up their own servers and follow local laws when using the app. Happ is a mobile app that makes using proxy and vpn servers easy, offering a user-friendly interface and useful features. Main functionalities include: Configuration of proxies based on rules. Support for multiple protocol types. Hidden subscriptions. Encrypted subscriptions. Protocols supported are: VLESS(Reality) VMess Trojan Shadowsocks Socks Hysteria2 Happ ensures your network activity remains private by not collecting any data; your information remains solely on your device without being sent to external servers. It's important to highlight that Happ does not provide VPN services for purchase. Users are responsible for acquiring or setting up their own servers. Users should also comply with applicable laws in their jurisdiction when utilizing the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Happ at 20K against Karing's 698. Happ also leads on chart position (#15 vs unranked). Karing's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 58%). 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Karing against 4.6 for Happ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happ has 20K ratings behind it against 698, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Karing's written reviews are positive against 58% of Happ's.
Karing ships an update fortnightly, Happ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Karing | Happ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (698 ratings) | 4.6 (20K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews — better | 58.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 698 | 20K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #15 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 346 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Supernova Nebula LLC | Flyfrog LLC |
Customer experience
Karing
Happ
Bugs and 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
Happ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Karing
No in-app purchases
Happ
No in-app purchases
