Simple sms remote vs Welefon
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Simple sms remote
Remotely control a phone through sms messages. Install the app on the device, which should be controlled, and send control commands from any messenger to it. Features * specify which modules are accessible and which phones are granted * start sms receiver after boot * send multiple commands with one message * reply to sender phone with result message * show permanent notification with receiver status * view log of sms receiver Modules * Hotspot: enable, disable, check if enabled * Wifi: enable, disable, check if enabled * Bluetooth: enable, disable, check if enabled * Mobile Data Connection: enable, disable, check if enabled * Battery: get level, check if battery is charging * Location: get current device coordinates * Audio Volume: set and get volume of all audio types (ringtone, music, ...) * Display: set and get brightness, set and get display off timeout, turn display off * Camera: take photo with default settings or custom options (flash, autofocus and more) Security Granted phones are required to be set for each module, so not everyone can control the device. However, if someone fakes his phone number he is able to use all enabled modules. (Note that this might be a complicated and illegal procedure. Moreover also common antitheft apps like avast trust the sender's phone number.
Welefon
Welefon is a Phone App that is simple and modern at the same time. You can dial numbers and receive calls. It does not do anything you do not need, e.g. provide a contact list that your system contact App alrady contains. The special feature of Welefon is an API that allows a seamlessly integration of other apps in your phone experience. The Welefon source code contains an example App that uses the API in the folder apidemoapp. Using this API, other Apps can receive details about the current calls. Like the deprecated PhoneStateListener of Android, this contains the phone number. In contrast to the PhoneStateListener, you do not need to fear the removal of the API. Additionally, Welefon includes details of calls in the background, e.g. calls that are in the state "hold". Welefon can receive additional caller details from other Apps. This can be a caller name, a caller details action and a RemoteView. The received caller name is shown as you expect it, completly independent of the system contact list. If a detail action is provided, then you can tap on the name to jump directly to the right place in the other App. The RemoteViews are the method that allows Widgets on your homescreen. The same method can be used to show additional details and controls in the call screen. This allows showing any extra details. Of course this is safe and secure: The Welefon API can only be used with your permission.
| Feature | Simple sms remote | Welefon |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-Droid |
| Categories | ProductivitySMSMessaging | ProductivitySMSMessaging |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Website | ||
| Source code |