Comparison

Karing vs Wave Machine

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

Wave Machine

Manage your Remnawave panel remotely with this app. Monitor users, servers, and traffic, control connections, and track expenses. Receive instant notifications for critical events.

Highlights
  • Real-time dashboard monitoring
  • User management and limits
  • Server and node status control
  • Connection profile setup
  • Traffic and bandwidth charts
  • SSH terminal access
  • Expense tracking for hosting
Features
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RW Admin lets you manage your Remnawave panel from anywhere. Simple, fast, and always at your fingertips. DASHBOARD See what's happening right now — active users, speeds, traffic, and server health — all on one screen. USERS Find any user in seconds. Change their status, set traffic limits, manage subscription dates, and restrict the number of devices. Everything you need in a clean, searchable list. SERVERS & NODES Check the status of every node at a glance. Restart, enable, or disable them with a tap. See hardware info, traffic stats, and uptime without opening a browser. HOSTS Set up and edit connection profiles — addresses, security settings, protocols — right from your phone. CHARTS & STATS Interactive charts for traffic, bandwidth, and request history. See which nodes handle the most load and where your users connect from on a map. SSH TERMINAL Connect to any server directly from the app. Save your credentials securely and keep command shortcuts for tasks you run often. EXPENSE TRACKING Keep track of hosting payments — who you pay, when it's due, and how much you've spent. Never miss a billing date. NOTIFICATIONS Get alerts when something needs your attention — a user expired, a node went offline, or a payment is coming up. Choose exactly which events you want to hear about. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Glance at your key numbers without opening the app. Small, medium, and large widgets available. SECURITY Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID. Your credentials are stored securely in the system Keychain. Simple interface. Powerful features. Built for people who run Remnawave. Apple Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Karing4 screens
Wave Machine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Karing at none against Wave Machine's shown. Karing also leads on ratings volume (679 vs 2) and device support (5 vs 2). Wave Machine's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, 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

Wave Machine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Karing has 679 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Karing ships an update fortnightly, Wave Machine weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Karing versus Wave Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaringWave Machine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (679 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings679 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSupernova Nebula LLCECOCAPS LLC

Customer experience

Karing

All ratings679 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative18.4%

Wave Machine

All ratings2 ratings
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

Wave Machine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Karing

No in-app purchases

None

Wave Machine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Karing free?
Karing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wave Machine free?
Wave Machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Karing or Wave Machine?
Wave Machine is rated higher. Karing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 679 ratings, while Wave Machine averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Karing or Wave Machine have ads?
Wave Machine shows ads; Karing does not.
Which is updated more often, Karing or Wave Machine?
Karing ships an update fortnightly, and Wave Machine weekly. Most recently, Karing was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wave Machine on September 23, 2026.

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