Locate my device vs Saracroche
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Locate my device
Locate My Device is an application miming Google's Find My Device – through SMS. It can help you to locate a lost smartphone.How it works? Simply send an SMS to the device you want to locate in order to retrieve information about it. The SMS must consist of the configured activation command, a password and an instruction – e.g. "locate" if you want the coordinates, "battery" for some battery details, "ring" to make it ring – or "lock" to lock it down.
Saracroche
Note: This application is intended for use in France only. Saracroche is an Android app that protects you from unwanted calls by automatically blocking spam phone calls. It's designed to be simple, effective, and privacy-friendly. Features: • Automatically blocks spam numbers • Native Android application with modern Material Design 3 UI • Privacy-respectful: no call data is collected or transmitted • Regular updates of the spam number database • Uses Android's built-in Call Screening API for optimal performance Privacy & Security: Saracroche prioritizes your privacy. The app operates locally on your device and doesn't collect any personal information or call data. All spam detection is performed on-device using a regularly updated database. How it works: The app uses Android's Call Screening Service to automatically identify and block known spam numbers before they can disturb you. When a call comes in, Saracroche checks the number against its spam database and blocks it if it's identified as spam. Requirements: • Android 10 (API level 29) or higher • Permission to be set as the default Phone app for call screening • Intended for use in France only Open Source: Saracroche is open source software. You can review the code, contribute, or build it yourself from the source code available on GitHub.
| Feature | Locate my device | Saracroche |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Install sources | GitHubIzzyOnDroid | F-Droid |
| Categories | Password ManagerMessaging | Password ManagerSMSMessaging |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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