Bluetooth QR & Barcode to PC vs Cat Printer
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.
Cat Printer
Cat-Printer supports some Bluetooth thermal printers of model GB01, GB02, GT01, GB03. It has cross-platform support (is also available for Linux, MacOS and Windows).The app might ask you for background location access, which you can safely deny. (Foreground) Location permission is required for scanning Bluetooth devices in newer Android system.
| Feature | Bluetooth QR & Barcode to PC | Cat Printer |
|---|---|---|
| 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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