Comparison

ASUS GlideX vs optaxia

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

optaxia

Features
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Optaxia is a professional GPS camera and site-documentation app for surveyors, engineers, researchers, tourists and field teams who need every photo tied to precise, verifiable location data. Capture geotagged photos with live coordinates, elevation and compass heading stamped directly on the image, then scan rooms with LiDAR to produce clean floor-plan diagrams with measured wall dimensions. Everything stays organised by project and backs up to the cloud storage you already use. GPS CAMERA • Live data overlay: latitude and longitude (decimal or DMS), elevation, compass heading and GPS accuracy • Directional elevation labels and a compass scale for orientation on site • Choose exactly which data appears on your photos • Custom titles and descriptions for every capture • Works offline and syncs when you reconnect LIDAR ROOM SCANNING • Scan a room in minutes on LiDAR-equipped iPhone and iPad Pro models • Automatic 2D floor-plan diagram with walls, doors and windows • Length and height measurements for every wall • Save to Photos or share your diagram instantly, including to WhatsApp, Mail and Messages • Review, adjust and keep every scan in your library ORGANISE AND EXPORT • Group photos by date or by project title • Edit notes and dates on single or multiple images at once • Automatic backup to Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox • Share images with colleagues and clients • Export your data for analysis and reporting BUILT FOR THE FIELD • Land surveying and mapping • Construction and engineering inspections • Environmental monitoring and field research • Real estate and property documentation • Insurance and site reporting • Travel and outdoor photography OPTAXIA PREMIUM Unlock the full experience with a subscription: • Unlimited GPS photo capture • Cloud storage and synchronisation • Advanced GPS tracking • Priority customer support SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Optaxia Premium Monthly: 1 month, $3.99 USD per month • Optaxia Premium Yearly: 1 year, $29.99 USD per year (save 37% compared with monthly billing) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://optaxia.com/Home/PrivacyPolicy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ASUS GlideX4 screens
optaxia4 screens

Verdict

The call

ASUS GlideX and optaxia are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and optaxia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASUS GlideX ships an update every 2 months, optaxia monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ASUS GlideX versus optaxia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASUS GlideXoptaxia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperASUSTekDEVNET SYSTEMS LIMITED

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

optaxia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ASUS GlideX

Subscriptions3
  • Plus$0.991 Month
  • Pro$2.991 Month
  • Ultra$5.991 Month
2 purchases

optaxia

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ASUS GlideX free?
ASUS GlideX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is optaxia free?
optaxia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ASUS GlideX or optaxia have ads?
Neither ASUS GlideX nor optaxia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASUS GlideX or optaxia?
ASUS GlideX ships an update every 2 months, and optaxia monthly. Most recently, ASUS GlideX was updated on November 3, 2026 and optaxia on October 30, 2026.

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