Bluetooth Remote vs OpenPods
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Bluetooth Remote
Remote turns any Android device into a Bluetooth (Classic) HID keyboard, mouse, and trackpad for all platforms that accept generic Bluetooth input. The following platforms are supported: - Android 4 and later - Android TV, Google TV, and Fire OS - ChromeOS - iOS 13 (iPadOS 13) and later - iOS 4 and later (keyboard only) - tvOS 9.2 and later - Mac OS X 10.3 and later - Linux kernel 2.6 and later - SteamOS - Windows XP Service Pack 2 and later
OpenPods
The Free and Open Source app for monitoring your AirPods on Android. Features: * Shows a notification with AirPods status when they are connected * Respects your privacy * Free and Open Source software * Supports Dark Theme Supported devices: * Apple AirPods 1st gen * Apple AirPods 2nd gen * Apple AirPods 3rd gen * Apple AirPods Pro * Apple AirPods Max * Beats X * Beats Flex * Beats Solo 3 * Beats Studio 3 * Powerbeats 3 * Powerbeats Pro
| Feature | Bluetooth Remote | OpenPods |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | Media PlayerMessagingVideo | ProductivityMedia PlayerMessagingVideo |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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