Comparison

ASUS GlideX vs UTM Remote Virtual Machines

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

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

Access and control your virtual machines from your iOS device. Stream Windows, Ubuntu, and other operating systems running on your Mac remotely. This app requires UTM for Mac to function.

Highlights
  • Stream virtual machines remotely
  • Supports Windows, Ubuntu, and more
  • Control VMs from iOS device
  • Requires UTM for Mac
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Run Windows®, Ubuntu®, and other operating systems remotely from your Mac running UTM UTM Remote allows you to stream your virtual machines from your Mac to your iOS device. Requires UTM for Mac to use.

Screenshots

ASUS GlideX4 screens
UTM Remote Virtual Machines3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ASUS GlideX at 92% against UTM Remote Virtual Machines's 38%. ASUS GlideX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 52). UTM Remote Virtual Machines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. UTM Remote Virtual Machines asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ASUS GlideX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASUS GlideX has 2.6K ratings behind it against 52, 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 38% of UTM Remote Virtual Machines's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASUS GlideX ships an update every 2 months, UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ASUS GlideX versus UTM Remote Virtual Machines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASUS GlideXUTM Remote Virtual Machines
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better3.7 (52 ratings)
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews — better37.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better52
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB370 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASUSTekTuring Software, LLC

Customer experience

ASUS GlideX

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

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

All ratings51 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral13.8%
Negative48.3%

User reviews

ASUS GlideX

From 2.6K 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

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

From 52 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Solves JIT problem on Mac
  • 👍 Nice for running OS on phone
  • 👍 Works like a charm (with fiddling)
  • 👍 Genial tool
  • 👍 Great solution for remote VMs on iPad

Room to improve

  • ❌ Doesn't work on Linux PCs
  • ❌ Doesn't work on non-x86/x64 VMs
  • ❌ App didn't work on opening
  • ❌ Not detected my MacBook Air M2
  • ❌ Confusing interface and crashes often

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

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App didn't work on opening
  • Connection error on startup
  • Crashes often
  • Network error
  • Unable to create VMs on iPadOS 17.5

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add a Linux port as a flatpak
  • Support for ARM-based VMs
  • Trackpad/Mouse support
  • Make UTM SE available on App Store
  • iOS support for UTM
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  • Better documentation

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ASUS GlideX

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

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASUS GlideX free?
ASUS GlideX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UTM Remote Virtual Machines free?
UTM Remote Virtual Machines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ASUS GlideX or UTM Remote Virtual Machines?
ASUS GlideX is rated higher. ASUS GlideX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while UTM Remote Virtual Machines averages 3.7 from 52 ratings.
Do ASUS GlideX or UTM Remote Virtual Machines have ads?
Neither ASUS GlideX nor UTM Remote Virtual Machines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASUS GlideX or UTM Remote Virtual Machines?
ASUS GlideX ships an update every 2 months, and UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. Most recently, ASUS GlideX was updated on October 27, 2026 and UTM Remote Virtual Machines on October 25, 2026.

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