Comparison

Mi Wi 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

Mi Wi

This app acts as a smart pocket Wi-Fi tool, allowing users to monitor their Mi Wi-Fi network and connected devices. It offers features for device management, security, and network optimization, promoting healthier usage habits and efficient router performance.

Highlights
  • Device management and permission control
  • Unauthorized access alerts
  • Malicious website firewall
  • Wi-Fi scheduling for healthy habits
  • Timed router reboots
  • Visitor Wi-Fi access modes
Features
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Version 5.0 of the Mi Wi-Fi app is now available! The new version delivers a smarter and more intuitive experience. This app is your smart pocket Wi-Fi tool, helping you to better monitor your Mi Wi-Fi and instantly access the settings of connected devices. Main features: 1. Device Management: Check networked devices anytime, anywhere, and view their status at a glance. You can set device-specific network and data access permissions, automatically allocate bandwidth for each device, and even set a nickname. 2. Unauthorized Access Prevention: Whenever an unauthorized device attempts to join the network, Mi Wi-Fi can automatically send you an alert, and even prevent high-risk devices from connecting. 3. Security Center: malicious website firewall. 4. Healthy Mode: switches off Wi-Fi at set times to prevent staying up too late and encourage healthy habits. 5. Reboot Schedule: timed reboots can keep the router operating at full efficiency. 6. Panel Indicator Switch: can be turned off to eliminate light pollution. 7. Red Envelope/Friend/Visitor Wi-Fi access modes: allow visitors to access devices more conveniently. Specific functions vary depending on the product model. Contact Info Email:miglobal-feedback@xiaomi.com

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

Mi Wi4 screens
ASUS GlideX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ASUS GlideX at 92% against Mi Wi's 24%. ASUS GlideX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0). Mi Wi's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

ASUS GlideX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Mi Wi's written reviews are positive against 92% of ASUS GlideX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mi Wi ships an update every 6 weeks, ASUS GlideX every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mi Wi versus ASUS GlideX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMi WiASUS GlideX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2.5K ratings)4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.7% of reviews92.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K2.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB128 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., LtdASUSTek

Customer experience

Mi Wi

All ratings2,498 ratings
Positive47.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative45.9%
Written reviews1,793 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative69.0%

ASUS GlideX

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

User reviews

Mi Wi

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful features
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Secure connection
  • 🌐 Remote management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • ⚠️ Compatibility issues
  • 🕰️ Slow performance
  • 🤯 Confusing setup

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

Mi Wi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to connect to router
  • Disappearing device list
  • Incorrect router status display
  • Persistent login problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved device detection
  • Customizable parental controls
  • Firmware update notifications
  • Multi-language support

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

Mi Wi

No in-app purchases

None

ASUS GlideX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mi Wi free?
Mi Wi 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, Mi Wi or ASUS GlideX?
ASUS GlideX is rated higher. Mi Wi averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while ASUS GlideX averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Mi Wi or ASUS GlideX have ads?
Neither Mi Wi nor ASUS GlideX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mi Wi or ASUS GlideX?
Mi Wi ships an update every 6 weeks, and ASUS GlideX every 2 months. Most recently, Mi Wi was updated on November 9, 2026 and ASUS GlideX on November 9, 2026.

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