Comparison

ASUS GlideX vs Link to Windows

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

Head to head
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/

About

Link to Windows

Seamlessly integrate your iPhone with your Windows PC. Access calls, messages, notifications, and contacts directly from your computer. Easily share files between devices for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Make and receive calls
  • Manage phone notifications
  • Read and reply to text messages
  • View phone contacts
  • Share files between phone and PC
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You love your phone. So does your PC. Get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. To get started, connect your iPhone with the Phone Link Feature on your Windows PC. Enjoy these Phone Link features on your PC: • Make and receive calls • Manage your phone's notifications • Read and reply to text messages • View your phone contacts • Share files between your phone and PC Phone Link for iOS requires iPhone running iOS 16 or higher, and a PC with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support running Windows 10 (with the May 2019 Update or later) or Windows 11. Not available for iPad (iPadOS) or MacOS. By installing this app, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246338 and Privacy Statement https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=248686

Screenshots

ASUS GlideX4 screens
Link to Windows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ASUS GlideX at 4.8 against Link to Windows's 4.0. ASUS GlideX also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 56%) and device support (3 vs 1). Link to Windows's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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. Link to Windows asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ASUS GlideX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Link to Windows has 16K ratings behind it against 2.3K, 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 56% of Link to Windows's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASUS GlideX ships an update every 6 weeks, Link to Windows fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ASUS GlideX versus Link to Windows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASUS GlideXLink to Windows
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better4.0 (16K ratings)
Positive reviews92.2% of reviews — better56.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K16K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#18 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASUSTekMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

ASUS GlideX

All ratings2,318 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews1,662 reviews
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.5%

Link to Windows

All ratings15,951 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews4,364 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral14.2%
Negative29.8%

User reviews

ASUS GlideX

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

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

Link to Windows

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient text messaging from PC
  • 📱 Ability to see phone notifications on PC
  • 🔋 Battery level display on PC
  • 👍 Helpful for productivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
  • 🔀 Unreliable message syncing between devices
  • 🚫 Lack of group messaging support
  • 📷 Inability to send/receive media
  • 🔇 Poor call quality

Bugs and 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

Link to Windows

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Bluetooth interference with other devices
  • Inability to reconnect after device is out of range

Requested features

4 requests
  • Seamless call handling between phone and PC
  • Full message history sync
  • Support for media sharing
  • Group messaging functionality

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ASUS GlideX

Subscriptions3
  • Plus$0.991 Month
  • Pro$2.991 Month
  • Ultra$5.991 Month
None

Link to Windows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASUS GlideX free?
ASUS GlideX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Link to Windows free?
Link to Windows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ASUS GlideX or Link to Windows?
ASUS GlideX is rated higher. ASUS GlideX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Link to Windows averages 4.0 from 16K ratings.
Do ASUS GlideX or Link to Windows have ads?
Neither ASUS GlideX nor Link to Windows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASUS GlideX or Link to Windows?
ASUS GlideX ships an update every 6 weeks, and Link to Windows fortnightly. Most recently, ASUS GlideX was updated on September 24, 2026 and Link to Windows on September 24, 2026.

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