Pulse vs ShellMS
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Pulse
Redirect calls to Signal, Telegram, Threema, or WhatsApp.Features:Material You designPopup with cancel optionToggle per-service supportRedirection only on Wi-Fi/DataAllowlist specific contactsChange per-service priorityCustomize popup position, animation, and durationRegex contact filterAnd more!Supports:SignalTelegramThreemaWhatsAppPermissions required:CALL_PHONE - initiate calls via messengerREAD_CONTACTS - check contact compatibilityREAD_PHONE_NUMBERS - detect outgoing callSYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW - show popup overlayACCESS_NETWORK_STATE - check connectivityINTERNET - check connectivity and verify donatesCurrently all of the permissions are required.License: GPL-3.0Free and open source
ShellMS
ShellMS is the simplest and easiest ADB Shell Messaging Application. If you don't know what ADB or SDK is you definitely don't need this app. For the others it's useful tool to speed up messaging when you're working on your computer. Usage: * with mobile phone numbers: adb shell am startservice --user 0 -n com.android.shellms/.sendSMS -e contact +123456789 -e msg "Message" * with display names from phone: adb shell am startservice --user 0 -n com.android.shellms/.sendSMS -e contact "Contact's DISPLAY NAME" -e msg "MSG"
| Feature | Pulse | ShellMS |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Install sources | IzzyOnDroid | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | SMSMessaging | SMSMessaging |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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