Comparison

Virtual Gamepad vs PrintedWaste

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Virtual Gamepad

Control cloud games on your Samsung Smart TV directly from your iPhone. Connect seamlessly through the SmartThings app and Gaming Hub by scanning a QR code. Enjoy a gamepad-free experience for supported titles.

Highlights
  • Gamepad-free cloud gaming
  • Connects to Samsung Smart TV
  • Uses SmartThings mobile app
  • QR code connection via Gaming Hub
  • iPhone compatibility (iOS 15+)
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With the Samsung Virtual Gamepad app, enjoy gamepad-free cloud games on your mobile by simply connecting to your Samsung Smart TV. 1. Easy to use in the SmartThings mobile app Try using Virtual Gamepad with the SmartThings TV plug-in. 2. Simply connect to Gaming Hub on your Samsung Smart TV To connect your Virtual Gamepad, just scan the QR code in Gaming Hub. (Availability and supported devices may differ by country.) ※ The Virtual Gamepad is available on iPhone (iOS 15 or later). ※ Availability may vary across cloud games and countries.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time queue monitoring
  • Game status tracking
  • Global server overview
  • Historical queue data
  • Push notifications
  • Offline data caching
Features
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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

Screenshots

Virtual Gamepad3 screens
PrintedWaste4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PrintedWaste at 5.0 against Virtual Gamepad's 2.4. Virtual Gamepad's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrintedWaste holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Gamepad has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Virtual Gamepad versus PrintedWaste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual GamepadPrintedWaste
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.MUHAMMED EMIN YILMAZER

Customer experience

Virtual Gamepad

All ratings24 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative78.9%

PrintedWaste

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Virtual Gamepad

No in-app purchases

None

PrintedWaste

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtual Gamepad free?
Virtual Gamepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrintedWaste free?
PrintedWaste is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Virtual Gamepad or PrintedWaste?
PrintedWaste is rated higher. Virtual Gamepad averages 2.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while PrintedWaste averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Virtual Gamepad or PrintedWaste have ads?
Neither Virtual Gamepad nor PrintedWaste shows ads.

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