Comparison

RealVNC Viewer vs ASUS GlideX

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

Head to head
About

RealVNC Viewer

Access and control your Mac, Windows, or Linux computers remotely from any device. View your desktop, use your keyboard and mouse, and manage files securely with end-to-end encryption. Sync connections across all your devices for seamless access.

Highlights
  • Instant remote access to computers
  • Control mouse and keyboard remotely
  • End-to-end session encryption
  • Cloud service for easy connection
  • Backup and sync connections
  • Virtual keyboard with advanced keys
  • Bluetooth keyboard support
Features
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RealVNC® Viewer from RealVNC® gives you instant remote access to your Mac, Windows and Linux computers from anywhere in the world. You can view your computer's desktop, and control its mouse and keyboard as though you were sitting down in front of it. Download RealVNC Connect to each computer you want to control. Then sign in to RealVNC Viewer on your device using your RealVNC account credentials. You'll see your computers automatically appear; simply tap to connect. RealVNC Connect password-protects each computer out-of-the-box. You may need to enter the same user name and password you use to log in to your computer. All sessions are then encrypted end-to-end. During a session, your device's touch screen serves as a trackpad to give you precise control. Drag your finger to move the remote mouse cursor and tap anywhere to left-click (other gestures such as right-click and scroll are explained in-app). As the original inventors of VNC remote access technology, we're confident you'll love what RealVNC Viewer has to offer. If you're still not convinced, check out our reviews! ===Key features=== - Connect with ease via our cloud service to computers running RealVNC Connect. - Backup and sync your connections between all your devices by signing in to RealVNC Viewer on each one. - A scrolling bar above the virtual keyboard includes advanced keys such as Command/Windows. - Support for Bluetooth keyboards. ===Contact=== We’d love to hear from you: iphone-support@realvnc.com twitter.com/RealVNC facebook.com/realvnc Better still, leave us a review!   ===Terms of Use=== https://static.realvnc.com/media/documents/RealVNCServicesTCs.pdf ===Trademarks=== RealVNC and VNC are trademarks of RealVNC Limited and are protected by trademark registrations and/or pending trademark applications in the European Union, United States of America and other jurisdictions. Protected by UK patents 2481870, 2479756; US patent 8760366; EU patent 2652951.

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/

Screenshots

RealVNC Viewer4 screens
ASUS GlideX4 screens

Verdict

The call

RealVNC Viewer and ASUS GlideX both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of ASUS GlideX's written reviews are positive against 72% of RealVNC Viewer's. RealVNC Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 2.6K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for RealVNC Viewer against 4.8 for ASUS GlideX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RealVNC Viewer has 15K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of RealVNC Viewer's written reviews are positive against 92% of ASUS GlideX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RealVNC Viewer versus ASUS GlideX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealVNC ViewerASUS GlideX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings)4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews92.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better2.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRealVNCASUSTek

Customer experience

RealVNC Viewer

All ratings15,340 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,525 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative20.7%

ASUS GlideX

All ratings2,634 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews1,747 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.4%

User reviews

RealVNC Viewer

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 👍 Intuitive user interface
  • 💡 Useful for remote work and support
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data harvesting
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 🔍 Lack of mouse/trackpad support
  • 🔍 Inconsistent performance on different devices

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

Bugs and requests

RealVNC Viewer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cursor and screen synchronization issues
  • Incompatibility with certain macOS and iOS versions
  • Frequent disconnections and login problems
  • Keyboard input not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for audio streaming
  • Improve clipboard and file transfer functionality
  • Provide better multi-monitor support
  • Allow customization of keyboard and mouse controls
  • Implement a true touch-based interface

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

In-app purchases

None

RealVNC Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

ASUS GlideX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RealVNC Viewer free?
RealVNC Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ASUS GlideX free?
ASUS GlideX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RealVNC Viewer or ASUS GlideX?
ASUS GlideX is rated higher. RealVNC Viewer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while ASUS GlideX averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.
Do RealVNC Viewer or ASUS GlideX have ads?
Neither RealVNC Viewer nor ASUS GlideX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RealVNC Viewer or ASUS GlideX?
RealVNC Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and ASUS GlideX every 2 months. Most recently, RealVNC Viewer was updated on November 10, 2026 and ASUS GlideX on November 10, 2026.

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