# Karing vs Wave Machine

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Karing | Wave Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (679 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karing/id6472431552/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-machine/id6760419820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **679** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 146 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supernova Nebula LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717024808) | [ECOCAPS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426113772) |

## 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


### Wave Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-machine/id6760419820)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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