Comparison

Karing vs CoolMonitor

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

CoolMonitor

Features
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CoolMonitor helps you grasp the status of your device at a glance. CPU usage, screen refresh rate, network activity, storage and heat status are all concentrated in a clear panel. After enabling the charging detection, the charging power can be continuously observed. The results are only saved on the device itself, making it convenient to compare different charging processes. Key data can also be viewed at any time through native floating display, real-time activities, dynamic island and home screen widgets. Core functions View CPU usage, screen refresh rate, network activity, storage and heat status • Observe charging power • Review the charging history saved on this device • Continuously view key indicators through native system display • Rich and diverse custom display methods. And switch between Simplified Chinese, English and Traditional Chinese at any time. Privacy policy: https://zhangthree.cn/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Karing4 screens
CoolMonitor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Karing at 5 against CoolMonitor's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Karing ships an update fortnightly, CoolMonitor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Karing versus CoolMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaringCoolMonitor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (698 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings698 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB12 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSupernova Nebula LLCZhangsan Software Co., Ltd., Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province

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

CoolMonitor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Karing

No in-app purchases

None

CoolMonitor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Karing free?
Karing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoolMonitor free?
CoolMonitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Karing or CoolMonitor have ads?
Neither Karing nor CoolMonitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Karing or CoolMonitor?
Karing ships an update fortnightly, and CoolMonitor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Karing was updated on October 30, 2026 and CoolMonitor on October 29, 2026.

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