Cat Printer vs RemotePointer
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
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.
RemotePointer
With this app you can control your computer's keyboard and mouse (using a touchpad). Furthermore, you can project a digital laser pointer dot on your screen or projector, which is controlled by the movement of your Android device.Advantages:- control your computer from your couch- when your screen output is being recorded on presentations, the laser pointer can also be recorded- the digital laser pointer point is better visible in bright rooms- you can simultaneously flip the slides back and forth on your Android device and control the mouse- you can use the app as barcode/QR code scanner for your computerPlease download the free software for your PC (Linux, macOS and Windows) from: https://sieber.systems/s/rpThe goal of this project is to provide a complete self-hosted remote control application without dependencies to external servers and without tracking.
| Feature | Cat Printer | RemotePointer |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | GitHubIzzyOnDroid | GitHubIzzyOnDroid |
| Categories | OfficeMessaging | OfficeMessaging |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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