Bluetooth Volume Manager vs PipePipe
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Bluetooth Volume Manager
Bluetooth Volume Manager remembers volume levels for each of your Bluetooth devices and reacts when they connect or disconnect.Features: * Set music, call, ringtone, and notification volumes per device* Auto-send media commands like Play or Next* Launch apps on connect* Keep screen awake* Lock volume levels* Restore volume after disconnectNo ads, no tracking. Open-source.Some extras require a paid upgrade to support development.Note: This app can't boost volume or override system volume limits.Permissions: * Internet – for optional bug reports* Bluetooth – to detect device connections* Audio settings – to change volume* Boot – to restore settings after reboot* Wake lock – to keep screen awake or fix Samsung bugs* System alert window – to auto-launch apps (Android 10 only)
PipePipe
NewPipe, reimagined: faster, more stable, and packed with more features. Beyond NewPipe * SponsorBlock (YouTube & BiliBili) * ReturnYouTubeDislike * Bullet comments / Live Chats * Search filters * Search & sort in local playlists * Filter out unwanted items by keywords/channels/... * Music player mode & Background playing * Sleep timer * Fullscreen gestures * Login to watch restricted / premium contents * … and many minor improvements
| Feature | Bluetooth Volume Manager | PipePipe |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Install sources | GitHubIzzyOnDroid | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid |
| Categories | Media PlayerVideo | Media PlayerVideoBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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