Karing vs Mountainner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Clash, V2ray, Shadowsocks compatibility
- Automatic efficient node selection
- Customizable routing rules
- Multi-device synchronization
- Novice-friendly configuration modes
- Import/export ZIP files
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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
Mountainner
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Mountainner is an offline companion app for hikers and mountain lovers. Even without network access, you can explore famous peaks and use an offline compass for orientation. Key features: World peaks map: built-in data for 100 popular mountains, with zoom and pan support. Peak info cards: elevation, difficulty, and safety cautions. Offline compass: orientation support in weak-signal or no-network environments. Mountain check-ins: save photos, videos, notes, and voice memos on-site. Check-in list & detail view: review and share your memories. Multi-language support: Chinese, English, Spanish, and French. Privacy: No account required. No personal identity data collection. Check-in content is stored locally on your device only. Ideal for: Hiking Light alpine travel Trip memory logging Offline orientation support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mountainner at weekly against Karing's fortnightly. Karing's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Karing ships an update fortnightly, Mountainner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Karing | Mountainner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (679 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 679 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Supernova Nebula LLC | Tiffany Quynh Le |
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
Mountainner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Karing
No in-app purchases
Mountainner
No in-app purchases
