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 couchwhen your screen output is being recorded on presentations, the laser pointer can also be recordedthe digital laser pointer point is better visible in bright roomsyou can simultaneously flip the slides back and forth on your Android device and control the mouseyou can use the app as barcode/QR code scanner for your computerPlease download the free software for your PC (Linux, macOS and Windows) from here. You can find its source at Github.
| 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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