ShanWan Controller vs PrintedWaste
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShanWan Controller
This app aggregates controller-compatible games from various cloud and streaming platforms, including MFi and Apple Arcade titles. It also introduces custom controller protocols for expanded functionality and new ways to play.
- Game controller aggregation
- Cloud and streaming platform integration
- MFi and Apple Arcade game support
- Custom controller protocol
- Expanded controller functionality
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ShanWan Controller is a collection of games developed by ShanWan team, which can be controlled by game controller. Among them, we collect game controller games in various cloud platforms and streaming game platforms, such as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PS Remote Play, Steam Link, Geforce Now, etc; It also collected relevant MFi and Apple Arcade game controller games in the App Store. It is convenient for players to choose to download games. ShanWan Controller also contains ShanWan custom game controller protocol, which can realize more function expansion. Enrich the functions of game controller and provide more game controller playing methods.
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 ShanWan Controller's 2.8. PrintedWaste also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). ShanWan Controller's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 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 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShanWan Controller has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ShanWan Controller ships an update every 2 months, PrintedWaste fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShanWan Controller | PrintedWaste |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (35 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — 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 | 11.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Qixiong Technology Co., Ltd. | MUHAMMED EMIN YILMAZER |
Customer experience
ShanWan Controller
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In-app purchases
ShanWan Controller
No in-app purchases
PrintedWaste
No in-app purchases
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