# ASUS GlideX vs KDE Connect

The clearest difference is rating: ASUS GlideX at 4.8 against KDE Connect's 4.2. ASUS GlideX also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 61%) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 279). KDE Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ASUS GlideX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. KDE Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ASUS GlideX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASUS GlideX has 2.6K ratings behind it against 279, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of ASUS GlideX's written reviews are positive against 61% of KDE Connect's.

ASUS GlideX ships an update every 2 months, KDE Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASUS GlideX | KDE Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asus-glidex/id1574809969/reviews)** | [4.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 279 |
| Positive reviews | **92.4% of reviews** | 60.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 128 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASUSTek](https://appshunter.io/developer/389745902) | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) |

## What reviewers say

### ASUS GlideX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asus-glidex/id1574809969)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Ultra | $5.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy file transfer
- 👍 Seamless cross-device connectivity
- 💡 Versatile features (remote desktop, screen extension, camera share)
- 👍 Convenient and user-friendly
- 🚀 Reliable and stable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔋 Laggy performance over wireless connection
- 🔒 Security concerns (hacking incident reported)
- 💰 Subscription model for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### KDE Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991)

Seamlessly integrate your devices with features like a shared clipboard, file sharing, and remote control. Use your phone as a virtual touchpad or keyboard, and even control presentations remotely. All communication is secured with end-to-end encryption.

**Highlights:** Shared clipboard, File and URL sharing, Virtual touchpad and keyboard, Remote presentation control, Remote command execution, End-to-end encryption

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works seamlessly across devices
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Secure file transfer
- 💡 Innovative remote control features
- 🤖 Great for Linux/KDE integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains battery when running in the background
- 🤖 Limited functionality on iOS compared to Android
- 🤔 Pairing can be unreliable at times

**Reported bugs**

- Clipboard push feature not working
- App crashes on launch for some users
- Incompatibility with certain device/OS combinations
- Inability to discover/connect to devices in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add support for background operation
- Improve multi-file transfer capabilities
- Integrate with system share sheet
- Implement two-finger scrolling and other gestures
- Add SMS/notification sync features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ASUS GlideX free?

ASUS GlideX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is KDE Connect free?

KDE Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ASUS GlideX or KDE Connect?

ASUS GlideX is rated higher. ASUS GlideX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while KDE Connect averages 4.2 from 279 ratings.

### Do ASUS GlideX or KDE Connect have ads?

Neither ASUS GlideX nor KDE Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ASUS GlideX or KDE Connect?

ASUS GlideX ships an update every 2 months, and KDE Connect every 3 months. Most recently, ASUS GlideX was updated on October 30, 2026 and KDE Connect on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*