Bluetooth QR & Barcode to PC vs RemotePointer
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Bluetooth QR & Barcode to PC
With this app you can turn your phone into a mobile QR/Barcode scanner and send the value of any code as text input to the connected Bluetooth device. Features: - Wide variety of QR/Barcode types supported - No special software on the receiving side required - Works completely offline - No Ads/In-App-Purchases - Different keyboard layouts to choose - Highly customizable for many use-cases The app works by utilizing the Bluetooth HID feature accessible on devices running Android 9 or later. Using this feature allows the Android device to act like a normal wireless keyboard connected via Bluetooth. That means it should work with every device that supports connecting a Bluetooth keyboard like a PC, Laptop or Phone.
RemotePointer
With this app you can control your computer's keyboard and mouse (using a touchpad). Furthermore, you can project a digital laser pointer dot on your screen or projector, which is controlled by the movement of your Android device.Advantages:- control your computer from your couch- when your screen output is being recorded on presentations, the laser pointer can also be recorded- the digital laser pointer point is better visible in bright rooms- you can simultaneously flip the slides back and forth on your Android device and control the mouse- you can use the app as barcode/QR code scanner for your computerPlease download the free software for your PC (Linux, macOS and Windows) from: https://sieber.systems/s/rpThe goal of this project is to provide a complete self-hosted remote control application without dependencies to external servers and without tracking.
| Feature | Bluetooth QR & Barcode to PC | RemotePointer |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid | GitHubIzzyOnDroid |
| Categories | OfficeProductivityMedia PlayerMessagingVideo | OfficeMessaging |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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