RustDesk Remote Desktop vs PrintedWaste
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RustDesk Remote Desktop
This open-source application provides remote desktop access and control capabilities. It allows users to remotely manage their computers. Please note it only supports controlling other devices, not being controlled or screen sharing.
- Open-source remote desktop
- Remote access and control
- TeamViewer alternative
- Control other devices
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An open-source remote desktop application. The open source TeamViewer alternative. Source code: https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk Doc: https://rustdesk.com/docs Please be reminded that this app only has the ability to control, and it does not have the functionality of being controlled or screen sharing. WARNING: YOU MAY BE BEING SCAMMED! If you are on the phone with someone you DON'T know AND TRUST who has asked you to install RustDesk, do not install and hang up immediately. They are likely a scammer trying to steal your money or other private information.
PrintedWaste
Monitor GeForce NOW server queues and game status in real-time across multiple regions. Optimize your cloud gaming experience with live data, historical trends, and smart notifications.
- Real-time queue monitoring
- Game status tracking
- Global server overview
- Historical queue data
- Push notifications
- Offline data caching
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Stay ahead of the queue with real-time monitoring of GeForce NOW servers worldwide. This comprehensive app gives you everything you need to optimize your cloud gaming experience. REAL-TIME QUEUE MONITORING - Live queue lengths for all GeForce NOW servers across 15+ regions - Color-coded status indicators (green = low wait, red = high wait) - Find the fastest server in your region instantly - Historical queue data to track patterns GAME STATUS TRACKING - Monitor which games are experiencing issues or maintenance - Detailed breakdown by region and server - Real-time updates on game availability - Track maintenance schedules and patching status GLOBAL SERVER OVERVIEW - Comprehensive view of all GeForce NOW regions - Server hardware information and specifications - Regional performance comparisons - Best server recommendations based on current conditions SMART FEATURES - Automatic refresh for up-to-date information - Push notifications for status changes - Offline data caching - Dark mode support - Native iOS design with smooth animations DETAILED ANALYTICS - 24-hour historical queue data - Server performance trends - Regional availability statistics - Queue prediction based on patterns - Whether you're a casual gamer or a competitive player, GFN Status ensures you always connect to the fastest, most reliable GeForce NOW server. No more guessing games - get instant access to the information you need to maximize your gaming time. Perfect for: - GeForce NOW subscribers - Competitive gamers - Anyone who wants to minimize wait times - Users who need to plan their gaming sessions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PrintedWaste at 5.0 against RustDesk Remote Desktop's 4.2. PrintedWaste also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). RustDesk Remote Desktop's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
PrintedWaste holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RustDesk Remote Desktop has 77 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, PrintedWaste fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RustDesk Remote Desktop | PrintedWaste |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (77 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 77 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Purslane Limited | MUHAMMED EMIN YILMAZER |
Customer experience
RustDesk Remote Desktop
PrintedWaste
Bugs and requests
RustDesk Remote Desktop
Reported bugs
38 issues- Recent update broke iPad mouse alignment
- No image displayed from PC (black screen)
- Remember Password function doesn't work
- Black screen when remoting into Raspberry Pi Linux server (Wayland)
- Keyboard issues when remoting from iPhone to PC
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- Cannot control Mac
- iPad app fails to connect or shows key mismatch error
- App crashes or becomes unresponsive
- Connection issues over mobile data network
- Session closes after a short period
- Key presses duplicated or not registered with external keyboard
- Settings/Preferences not preserved
- iOS language icon covers toolbar collapse icon
- Previous direct IP sessions not saved
- Enter key does not work in address bar
- Copy/Paste broken
- Latest update deleted saved connections
- App not responding after update
- Connection Error, Operation not permitted (error 1) on iOS
- Mouse overflows monitor content, preventing clicks on edges
- Double-clicking behavior in touch mouse/pad options
- App launches but window vanishes on old iPads
- Crash on app startup (v1.2.7, iOS 12.2)
- Cannot paste remote ID by holding text input
- iOS client attempting to control Android results in frozen interface
- Cannot control Windows PC typing from iPhone
- Version 1.2.7 has issues on iPad (cannot launch)
- Address book empty on Pro version
- Arrow keys do not function like a desktop keyboard
- Phone heats up during use
- Mouse pointer on desktop and iPad not lined up
- Flakey behavior with keyboard and trackpad on iPad
- Scaling displays issues on iPad
- Key mismatch error with iPad app
- Virtual machine control issues (keyboard repeats or fails to register)
- Mobile network connection issues
- Cannot connect over mobile data network
- UI icon not centered
Requested features
13 requests- Add option to view and modify USB drives in file transfer mode
- Improve mouse and keyboard control configurability
- Allow Apple Pencil to function as a mouse
- Support iPhone remote control of each other
- Add option to automatically switch display/monitor to follow remote window focus
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- Sync remote ID list by iCloud
- Improve Wayland support
- Add option to change two-finger gesture behavior (scroll vs. move canvas)
- Center remote screen when zooming
- Remap controls for mouse actions
- Integrate arrow keys with device keyboard
- Support iPhone to Android control
- Support Windows remote typing from iPhone
PrintedWaste
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RustDesk Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
PrintedWaste
No in-app purchases
Questions
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