Comparison

Barrett 4050 Remote Control 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

Barrett 4050 Remote Control

Control your Barrett 4050 HF SDR remotely over an IP connection. This application provides full operational control, mirroring a direct connection, with automatic reconnection for dropped network links.

Highlights
  • Remote IP control
  • Full operational control
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Auto re-connect feature
  • Configure SDR settings
Features
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The Barrett SDR (Software Defined Radio) Remote App is a FREE Advanced Remote-Control Application for the Barrett 4050 HF SDR from Barrett Communications. Prerequisites: - Barrett 4050 HF SDR with Remote control option enabled - IP connection to the Barrett 4050 HF SDR using WIFI dongle or via Ethernet An intuitive user interface to configure and control the Barrett 4050 HF SDR over IP. This application gives the user all the same operational control as using a control head connected directly to the SDR. The application offers auto re-connect on dropped network links.

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

Barrett 4050 Remote Control3 screens
ASUS GlideX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ASUS GlideX at 2.6K against Barrett 4050 Remote Control's 1. Barrett 4050 Remote Control's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Barrett 4050 Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASUS GlideX has 2.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barrett 4050 Remote Control versus ASUS GlideX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarrett 4050 Remote ControlASUS GlideX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (2.6K ratings)
Positive reviews—92.4% of reviews
Number of ratings12.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBarrett Communications Pty LtdASUSTek

Customer experience

Barrett 4050 Remote Control

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

ASUS GlideX

All ratings2,614 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews1,747 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.4%

Bugs and requests

Barrett 4050 Remote Control

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

Barrett 4050 Remote Control

No in-app purchases

None

ASUS GlideX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barrett 4050 Remote Control free?
Barrett 4050 Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ASUS GlideX free?
ASUS GlideX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barrett 4050 Remote Control or ASUS GlideX?
Barrett 4050 Remote Control is rated higher. Barrett 4050 Remote Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ASUS GlideX averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Barrett 4050 Remote Control or ASUS GlideX have ads?
Neither Barrett 4050 Remote Control nor ASUS GlideX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barrett 4050 Remote Control or ASUS GlideX?
Barrett 4050 Remote Control ships an update every 2 months, and ASUS GlideX every 2 months. Most recently, Barrett 4050 Remote Control was updated on November 3, 2026 and ASUS GlideX on November 9, 2026.

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