Orbot vs PrintedWaste
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orbot
This app provides a free and open-source Tor-powered VPN for enhanced internet safety and privacy. It allows users to browse the web over Tor, secure their traffic, and access .onion sites. While it offers increased privacy, users should be aware that browsing speeds may be slower than a standard VPN.
- Browse internet over Tor
- Secure traffic from insecure networks
- Access .onion sites
- Free and open-source
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Orbot is the original free and open-source Tor-powered VPN for iOS and macOS. Orbot helps you access the internet with more safety and privacy, and no extra cost to you. FEATURES: - Browse the internet over Tor. - Secure your traffic from insecure wireless networks and ISPs. - Access .onion sites that are only accessible over Tor. DISCLAIMERS: - Web browsing is much slower than through a normal VPN because your traffic is encrypted and relayed through the Tor network. - Orbot might not work on networks with advanced network restrictions. If the app does not connect, try using bridges (or a different type of bridge). - Use of Orbot is at your own risk; remember that sensitive data does not always belong on a mobile device. ** Orbot is free and open-source software. You can read more about Orbot and how to support development of Tor on iOS by visiting orbot.app **
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 Orbot's 3.0. PrintedWaste also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Orbot's advantage is ratings volume (971 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbot has 971 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Orbot ships an update monthly, PrintedWaste fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orbot | PrintedWaste |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (971 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 971 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Tor Project, Inc | MUHAMMED EMIN YILMAZER |
Customer experience
Orbot
PrintedWaste
Bugs and requests
Orbot
Reported bugs
4 issues- Fails to connect at 50% or gets stuck in a connection loop
- Causes Wi-Fi or mobile data connection issues
- Randomly disconnects without warning
- Onion Browser integration is unreliable
Requested features
4 requests- Add manual bridge configuration options
- Implement a kill switch to block internet access when VPN disconnects
- Improve compatibility with other iOS apps and services
- Provide more detailed connection logs and diagnostics
PrintedWaste
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Orbot
No in-app purchases
PrintedWaste
No in-app purchases
