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.
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.
- Remote IP control
- Full operational control
- Intuitive user interface
- Auto re-connect feature
- Configure SDR settings
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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.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barrett 4050 Remote Control | ASUS GlideX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.8 (2.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barrett Communications Pty Ltd | ASUSTek |
Customer experience
Barrett 4050 Remote Control
ASUS GlideX
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
Barrett 4050 Remote Control
No in-app purchases
ASUS GlideX
No in-app purchases
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