Comparison

Karing vs SSID

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

SSID

Features
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SSID is a fast, lightweight client for the SSID VPN service. Sign in with your SSID account and connect with one tap. • One-tap connect with live speed and traffic stats • Rule, Global or Direct mode, plus your own custom rules • Server list with latency testing • Works on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV We do not log browsing activity, DNS queries or traffic content. No ads or analytics SDKs. SUBSCRIPTIONS Plans are offered in the app as auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://legal.ssidwork.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@ssidwork.com

Screenshots

Karing4 screens
SSID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Karing at none against SSID's 5. Karing also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SSID sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Karing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Karing versus SSID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaringSSID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (691 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings691 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSupernova Nebula LLCROG CLOUD LLC

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

SSID

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Karing

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

SSID

Subscriptions5
  • SSID 100G$3.491 Month
  • SSID 200G$4.991 Month
  • SSID 300G$7.491 Month
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  • SSID 500G$11.991 Month
  • SSID 600G$14.491 Month

Questions

Is Karing free?
Karing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSID free?
SSID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Karing or SSID have ads?
Neither Karing nor SSID shows ads.

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