Comparison

ProtoSketch Lite vs ASUS GlideX

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

Head to head
About

ProtoSketch Lite

This app offers desktop-class vector graphic design tools for iPad, enabling users to create logos, app icons, website layouts, and more. It features a user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop elements, a rich library of assets, and Apple Pencil support for detailed sketching.

Highlights
  • Vector brush with variable width
  • Pen and pencil tools for path drawing
  • Shape creation tools
  • Layer management
  • Extensive asset library
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Export to desktop vector format
Features
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Get the finest Desktop-Class design software ever released for FREE!!! Fully functional alternative to PhotoShop, Illustrator or Sketch on your iPad! Make slick designs in minutes! You are a designer, a marketer or just want to sketch something, you want to make a logo or a new landing page for your business - ProtoSketch is your digital canvas! You don't have to learn anything, just choose the brush and start sketching! Supercharged with icons, fonts, ui elements, basic and complex drag and drop shapes. It is easy to design anything from logo and icon to website and mobile app. Lossless vector graphics that you can scale infinitely and continue on your desktop. "ProtoSketch puts the "Pro" in iPad Pro!" "Beautiful design in a thoughtful package." "One of the best design tools you have to try in 2016" WHAT MAKES THIS APP BETTER THAN OTHER DESIGN TOOLS ? - Made with lots of LOVE by designers for designers! - The iPad is not a PC. ProtoSketch wasn't adapted from a desktop app. It was created from the ground up exclusively for iPad. Our workflow is different - we have dedicated ALT, SHIFT and REPEAT buttons and all the commands relative to your selection appear as buttons on the bounding box. We call them shortcuts because they work as keyboard shortcuts on your PC. -The app works beautifully with Apple Pencil you can draw, sketch and concept your ideas. But hey nothing will stop you from finishing your idea and polishing it to perfection. Proto has all the tools you need. - AGILE, we are doing constant updates, enriching your experience and adding new features. - HUGE ROADMAP, there is a lot of stuff ahead better vector tools, a mac app, prototyping, real-time collaboration and more... - EXCELLENT Support, send us feedback on fb, tw and via email. We'd love to chat :) WHAT CAN YOU CREATE? - Sketches - Concepts - Vector Illustrations - Design Logos - Design App icons - Design vector icons/pictograms - Everything UI/UX - Design Websites - Design Apps - Landing pages - Sitemap flow charts - Wireframes - Use maps - Send to desktop in vector format LITE VERSION LIMITATIONS - Maximum documents 5 - Some Libraries are locked - Export is restricted to tweets and facebook shares and ProtoSketch files FEATURES - Vector Brush with Variable width (Apple Pencil support) - Pencil Tool for smooth sketching and adding fills - Pen Tool for drawing perfect vector paths - Vector Eraser - Scissors - for cutting vector paths - Shape creation tools - rect, ellipse, line, polygon, star, spiral - LAYERS - EXACT size and position input - Hardware Keyboard Shortcuts - LIBRARY full of UI elements, icons, shapes and more vector elements - Alt, Shift and Repeat buttons for fast workflows - Swathes, color wheel, rgb and hsb sliders and HEX input - Rotate and scale transform handles - CMD buttons for object oriented design - Context menu with even more actions (hold on object to show) - Grouping/ungrouping - Masking of images and other elements - Images in shapes (Quick 1 tap masking) - Select tool and Path select tools. - Precise bezier path editing - add, remove points toggle points between corner and smooth - Align, distribute actions as well as smart guides for perfect alignment - Snap to grid, point and shape sides and centers - Export ProtoSketch, SVG, PDF, JPG, PNG - Import ProtoSketch, SVG, JPG, PNG - Font import - ttf (from dropbox) - Dropbox Support - AirPrint Support visit PROTOSKETCH.IO more info, video tutorials and FAQ

About

ASUS GlideX

Enhance your productivity by mirroring your phone's screen to your PC, using your computer's keyboard and mouse. Extend your display with your phone as a secondary screen for easier multitasking. Seamlessly control multiple devices and transfer files with a single mouse and keyboard.

Highlights
  • Screen mirroring to PC
  • Use phone as secondary display
  • Unify control across devices
  • Fast file transfer
  • Use phone camera as webcam
  • Hands-free PC phone calls
  • Remote PC file access
Features
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It's so easy to improve your efficiency with this convenient tool. Enjoy the amazing experience on any screen, on any device, anywhere! [Screen Mirror] Mirror your phone’s screen on your PC so you can use your PC's keyboard and mouse to navigate and input text instead of relying your phone's small screen virtual keyboard. Not only will your productivity improve significantly, you will also have a richer and less constrained visual experience. [Screen Extend] Use your phone or tablet as a secondary display on-the-go for dual-display convenience. This feature expands your space and can be exceptionally useful when you need to cross-reference multiple documents or visuals. Multitasking has never been easier. [Unify Control] Unify Control lets you control different devices and transfer files from one PC with a single mouse and keyboard, across different OSes, so you don’t need to switch between devices. * Support Wi-Fi and/or USB to connect mobile devices to the PC. * GlideX mobile app must be used together with GlideX for Windows (Win 10/11) [File Transfer] Simply drag and drop to send files to other PCs or mobile devices in the blink of an eye. It is many times faster than the traditional Bluetooth file transfer, with a user-friendly drag and drop experience to ensure seamless transfer among devices. [Shared Cam] Turn your mobile device camera into a webcam. Simply select “GlideX – Shared Cam” as the video source in your PC video conference app, then you can easily enjoy seamless webcam sharing. [Hands-Free Phone Calls] Make and take phone calls, which can be routed through your PC’s speakers and microphone. You can also access your phone’s contacts on your PC, so you can search for contacts and call them directly. There's no need to dig out your phone from your bag or pocket! [Remote Access] Use your mobile device to remotely access files stored on your ASUS PC and use your PC as a personal cloud replacement, which can be accessed from your mobile device, anywhere and anytime. Remote Access, including Remote File Access and Remote Desktop, can be extra beneficial for commercial users who need access to office files when on business trips or working from home. * Remote Desktop is not supported on Windows 10 Home edition. [URL Share] Simply click the Share icon in your PC's browser, and then click GlideX. A link to the webpage currently displayed will be instantly sent to another PC or a connected mobile device — where it will open automatically for seamless on-the-go convenience. GlideX for Windows link: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9PLH2SV1DVK5 Learn more at ASUS Software Webpage: https://www.asus.com/content/GlideX/

Screenshots

ProtoSketch Lite4 screens
ASUS GlideX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ASUS GlideX at 92% against ProtoSketch Lite's 25%. ASUS GlideX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 14). ProtoSketch Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. ASUS GlideX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ProtoSketch Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ASUS GlideX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASUS GlideX has 2.6K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of ProtoSketch Lite's written reviews are positive against 92% of ASUS GlideX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ProtoSketch Lite versus ASUS GlideX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtoSketch LiteASUS GlideX
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (14 ratings)4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews92.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings142.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodemotionASUSTek

Customer experience

ProtoSketch Lite

All ratings14 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral21.4%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

ASUS GlideX

All ratings2,534 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews1,701 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.5%

Bugs and requests

ProtoSketch Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ASUS GlideX

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disconnects during use
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices
  • Pairing screen freezes or fails to connect

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for iPad keyboard and trackpad
  • Improved compatibility with third-party apps and software
  • Automatic updates and syncing between desktop and mobile versions
  • Customizable mouse/cursor speed settings

In-app purchases

None

ProtoSketch Lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ASUS GlideX

Subscriptions3
  • Plus$0.991 Month
  • Pro$2.991 Month
  • Ultra$5.991 Month

Questions

Is ProtoSketch Lite free?
ProtoSketch Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ASUS GlideX free?
ASUS GlideX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ProtoSketch Lite or ASUS GlideX?
ASUS GlideX is rated higher. ProtoSketch Lite averages 2.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while ASUS GlideX averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.
Do ProtoSketch Lite or ASUS GlideX have ads?
Neither ProtoSketch Lite nor ASUS GlideX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProtoSketch Lite or ASUS GlideX?
ProtoSketch Lite ships an update every 2 months, and ASUS GlideX every 2 months. Most recently, ProtoSketch Lite was updated on October 20, 2026 and ASUS GlideX on October 30, 2026.

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