东方输入法 vs Karing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
东方输入法
This keyboard app offers multiple input methods including Pinyin and Wubi, with intelligent word suggestions and a wide range of emojis and symbols. It's designed for iPhone users seeking a personalized and efficient typing experience.
- Full and QWERTY keyboard layouts
- Pinyin, Wubi, and English input modes
- Intelligent word prediction
- Traditional and simplified Chinese switching
- Rich emoji and symbol library
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1、键盘设计：全键盘、九宫格键盘设计符合iphone操作习惯 2、输入模式：支持拼音、五笔、英文输入模式，轻松切换 3、智能联想：候选词上屏后智能推荐联想词 4、繁简切换：繁简随心切换 5、符号表情：丰富的表情及标号，满足你的个性输入需求 6、更多精彩：期待您的发现
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Karing at 4.6 against 东方输入法's 2.5. Karing also leads on ratings volume (679 vs 2) and device support (5 vs 3). 东方输入法's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Karing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of 东方输入法's written reviews are positive against 74% of Karing's.
东方输入法 ships an update every 3 weeks, Karing fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 东方输入法 | Karing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) | 4.6 (679 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 73.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 679 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Orient Webcasting Co.,Ltd. | Supernova Nebula LLC |
Customer experience
东方输入法
Karing
Bugs and requests
东方输入法
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
东方输入法
No in-app purchases
Karing
No in-app purchases
