Bluetooth QR & Barcode to PC vs Platypush
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.
Platypush
This app provides an easy way to access your Platypush (https://platypush.tech) devices and instances. The app scans for Platypush web services running on your network and offers a way to control integrations (lights, switches, music and media library and playback, cameras etc.) through the responsive web interface provided by the services. Features: * Automatic scan of devices on your network through Zeroconf/Bonjour. * Manual connection to devices not found on your network. Changelog: https://git.platypush.tech/platypush/platypush-app/-/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
| Feature | Bluetooth QR & Barcode to PC | Platypush |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | MIT |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid | F-Droid |
| Categories | OfficeProductivityMedia PlayerMessagingVideo | ProductivityMedia PlayerDev ToolsMessagingVideoBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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