Comparison

Karing vs RWKV Chat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

RWKV Chat

This app provides a fast, private, and local AI chat assistant powered by the RWKV architecture. It runs entirely on your device, offering offline capabilities and complete data privacy without internet connectivity.

Highlights
  • Local AI processing
  • Complete data privacy
  • Offline functionality
  • RWKV model integration
  • Optimized mobile performance
  • Customizable system prompts
  • Conversation history management
Features
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App Name RWKV Chat - Local AI Subtitle Fast, private, and local AI chat assistant. Promotional Text Experience the power of RWKV models directly on your device. Completely offline, privacy-first, and efficient. No internet required. Description Unlock the power of Large Language Models right in your pocket. This app is a lightweight, privacy-focused AI chat client powered by the revolutionary RWKV architecture. Unlike traditional cloud-based AIs, this app runs entirely on your device, giving you a powerful intelligent assistant that works anywhere, anytime—even without an internet connection. Why choose this app? 1. Total Privacy Your data never leaves your device. All processing happens locally. There are no servers, no cloud uploads, and no tracking. You have complete control over your chat history. 2. Powered by RWKV Experience the unique advantages of the RWKV model. It combines the high performance of Transformers with the inference efficiency of RNNs. This results in faster generation speeds and lower memory usage compared to similar-sized models. 3. Offline Capability Perfect for travel, remote work, or simply when you want to disconnect. Your AI assistant is always ready to help you draft emails, brainstorm ideas, translate text, or just chat, regardless of your internet connection. 4. Optimized Performance Designed specifically for mobile hardware to ensure smooth, low-latency conversations without excessive battery drain. Key Features: - Intuitive Chat Interface: Clean design for seamless conversations. - Model Management: Easily switch between different model sizes to balance speed and intelligence based on your device capabilities. - Customizable System Prompts: Configure the AI to act as a coder, creative writer, translator, or general assistant. - History Management: Save, view, and delete your conversation history locally. About RWKV Technology: RWKV (Receptance Weighted Key Value) is a novel RNN architecture that delivers Transformer-level LLM performance. It allows for linear attention during inference, making it significantly more efficient for local deployment on consumer devices compared to traditional architectures. Download today and carry a personal AI assistant in your pocket.

Screenshots

Karing4 screens
RWKV Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RWKV Chat at 5.0 against Karing's 4.6. RWKV Chat also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Karing's advantage is ratings volume (700 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RWKV Chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Karing has 700 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Karing's written reviews are positive against 100% of RWKV Chat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Karing ships an update fortnightly, RWKV Chat every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Karing versus RWKV Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaringRWKV Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (700 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings700 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB211 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSupernova Nebula LLC深圳元始智能有限公司

Customer experience

Karing

All ratings679 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative19.1%

RWKV Chat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RWKV Chat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Karing

No in-app purchases

None

RWKV Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Karing free?
Karing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RWKV Chat free?
RWKV Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Karing or RWKV Chat?
RWKV Chat is rated higher. Karing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 700 ratings, while RWKV Chat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Karing or RWKV Chat have ads?
Neither Karing nor RWKV Chat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Karing or RWKV Chat?
Karing ships an update fortnightly, and RWKV Chat every 11 days. Most recently, Karing was updated on November 4, 2026 and RWKV Chat on November 4, 2026.

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