# Karing vs Happ

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Happ at 15K against Karing's 679. Happ also leads on chart position (#11 vs unranked). Karing's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 58%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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 15K ratings behind it against 679, 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 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Karing | Happ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (679 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karing/id6472431552/reviews) | [4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happ-proxy-utility/id6504287215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 679 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 146 MB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supernova Nebula LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717024808) | [Flyfrog LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729134548) |

## What reviewers say

### Karing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karing/id6472431552)

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.

**Highlights:** Clash, V2ray, Shadowsocks compatibility, Automatic efficient node selection, Customizable routing rules, Multi-device synchronization, Novice-friendly configuration modes, Import/export ZIP files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High speed
- 👍 Simple and strong app
- 👍 Powerful, good alternative to V2Box
- 👍 User-friendly for beginners
- 👍 Best proxy software

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 High battery drain
- 🐛 Occasional disconnections
- 🐛 Subscription nodes not supported
- 🐛 Diversion rules not user-friendly
- 🐛 Crashes and unable to connect

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Happ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happ-proxy-utility/id6504287215)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app simplifies the use of proxy and VPN servers with a user-friendly interface. It supports multiple protocol types and allows for rule-based proxy configuration. Your network activity remains private as the app does not collect or transmit your data.

**Highlights:** Rule-based proxy configuration, Support for multiple protocol types, Hidden and encrypted subscriptions, User-friendly interface, Data privacy focused

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Karing free?

Karing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Happ free?

Happ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Karing or Happ?

Karing and Happ are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 679 and 15K ratings respectively.

### Do Karing or Happ have ads?

Neither Karing nor Happ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Karing or Happ?

Karing ships an update fortnightly, and Happ weekly. Most recently, Karing was updated on September 23, 2026 and Happ on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*