Comparison

ASUS GlideX vs IRIScan PDF Scanner

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

IRIScan PDF Scanner

Easily transfer scanned documents from your IRIScan Anywhere 6 scanner to your smartphone or tablet via Wi-Fi. Capture various document types for business or personal use, then send them wirelessly to your mobile devices or computer.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi document transfer
  • Scan contracts, receipts, business cards
  • Transfer to smartphone and tablet
  • Wireless transfer to computer
  • Portable scanner companion app
Features
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This application has been designed for use with IRIScan Anywhere 6 scanners. You can easily transfer scanned documents from IRIScan Anywhere via Wi-Fi to your smartphone and tablets. The all-new IRIScan Anywhere 6 Wifi includes Wi-Fi connectivity that lets you instantly transfer all your images to your smartphone or even tablet. The free IRIScan Anywhere app available on the App Store connects your OS device to your IRIScan Anywhere quickly and easily. IRIScan Anywhere 6 is an extremely compact, lightweight scanner that can easily be slipped into a bag and taken anywhere. Powered by a powerful lithium-ion battery rechargeable via USB, this portable scanner works anywhere without being connected to a computer! It easily captures all types of documents: contracts, business cards, receipts, forms... you name it! It's a perfect choice for SME users and mobile players alike. Not only is this scanner practical for business - it's also perfect for simply scanning images, drawings and notes. You can also simply send them via Wi-Fi to your mobile devices or computer. For mobile devices, dedicated iOS apps are available online to make your transfers a breeze!

Screenshots

ASUS GlideX4 screens
IRIScan PDF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ASUS GlideX at 92% against IRIScan PDF Scanner's 0%. ASUS GlideX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 2). IRIScan PDF Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ASUS GlideX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASUS GlideX has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of IRIScan PDF Scanner's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ASUS GlideX versus IRIScan PDF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASUS GlideXIRIScan PDF Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASUSTekI.R.I.S. s.a.

Customer experience

ASUS GlideX

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

IRIScan PDF Scanner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

IRIScan PDF Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ASUS GlideX

No in-app purchases

None

IRIScan PDF Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASUS GlideX free?
ASUS GlideX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IRIScan PDF Scanner free?
IRIScan PDF Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ASUS GlideX or IRIScan PDF Scanner?
ASUS GlideX is rated higher. ASUS GlideX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while IRIScan PDF Scanner averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ASUS GlideX or IRIScan PDF Scanner have ads?
Neither ASUS GlideX nor IRIScan PDF Scanner shows ads.

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