Comparison

Karing vs 星猫键道

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

星猫键道

This iOS keyboard app offers a highly efficient input method for users familiar with the "Jiandao" typing scheme. It provides advanced features like intelligent prediction, reverse lookup, and Lua script support for customization. Enjoy a seamless typing experience with intuitive gestures and personalized settings.

Highlights
  • Native Jiandao 6 support
  • U-key Pinyin reverse lookup
  • V-key two-part reverse lookup
  • Intelligent top-level input
  • Lua script extension support
  • Customizable swipe gestures
  • Personalized sound and vibration
Features
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星猫键道是一款专为「键道」输入方案用户设计的 iOS 输入法。 【什么是键道】 键道是一种高效的顶功类输入方案,通过独特的编码规则实现快速输入,深受追求打字效率用户的喜爱。 【核心特性】 • 原生键道支持 - 内置键道6输入方案,开箱即用 • 反查功能 - U键拼音反查全码,V键两分反查拆字 • 智能顶功 - 完整支持键道顶功特性 • Lua 扩展 - 支持 Rime Lua 脚本,自定义输入逻辑 【便捷操作】 • 空格上滑选次选,下滑选三选 • 退格左滑清空全部输入 • 回车下滑切换方案/繁简 • 空格拖动移动光标 • 自定义按键滑动配置 【个性化设置】 • 按键音效和震动反馈 • 数字行显示开关 • 支持导入自定义方案 【适用人群】 本应用专为键道输入法用户设计,如果您正在使用或想要学习键道输入方案,星猫键道将是您在 iOS 上的较方便的选择。 如果您不了解键道输入法,建议先了解键道方案后再使用本应用。

Screenshots

Karing4 screens
星猫键道4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 星猫键道 at 5.0 against Karing's 4.6. 星猫键道 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Karing's advantage is ratings volume (694 vs 2) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

星猫键道 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Karing has 694 ratings behind it against 2, 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 星猫键道's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Karing ships an update fortnightly, 星猫键道 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Karing versus 星猫键道: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaring星猫键道
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (694 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings694 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSupernova Nebula LLCAwakewise (Zhengzhou) Information Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Karing

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

星猫键道

All ratings2 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

星猫键道

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Karing

No in-app purchases

None

星猫键道

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Karing free?
Karing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 星猫键道 free?
星猫键道 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Karing or 星猫键道?
星猫键道 is rated higher. Karing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 694 ratings, while 星猫键道 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Karing or 星猫键道 have ads?
Neither Karing nor 星猫键道 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Karing or 星猫键道?
Karing ships an update fortnightly, and 星猫键道 every 5 days. Most recently, Karing was updated on October 25, 2026 and 星猫键道 on October 5, 2026.

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