Comparison

Karing vs sing

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

sing

A versatile proxy platform designed for universal connectivity. It enables users to manage and route network traffic efficiently across various devices and services.

Highlights
  • Universal proxy management
  • Efficient network traffic routing
  • Cross-device connectivity
  • Proxy platform functionality
Features
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The universal proxy platform.

Screenshots

Karing4 screens
sing3 screens

Verdict

The call

Karing and sing both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of sing's written reviews are positive against 74% of Karing's. Karing's advantage is ratings volume (700 vs 149). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Karing against 4.6 for sing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 700 and 149 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Karing's written reviews are positive against 94% of sing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Karing ships an update fortnightly, sing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Karing versus sing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaringsing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (700 ratings)4.6 (149 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews93.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings700 — better149
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSupernova Nebula LLCMetamerism LLC

Customer experience

Karing

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

sing

All ratings129 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive93.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.1%

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

sing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Karing

No in-app purchases

None

sing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Karing free?
Karing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is sing free?
sing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Karing or sing?
sing is rated higher. Karing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 700 ratings, while sing averages 4.6 from 149 ratings.
Do Karing or sing have ads?
Neither Karing nor sing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Karing or sing?
Karing ships an update fortnightly, and sing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Karing was updated on November 4, 2026 and sing on November 5, 2026.

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