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Flirc vs Reflector

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Flirc

6.0
Utilities

IR USB receiver configurator

Reflector

7.0
Utilities

Wireless screen-mirroring application

Metric Flirc Reflector
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 9 21
90-day Installs 19 67
365-day Installs 58 287
Version 3.27.19 4.1.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2 1.2K
GitHub Forks - 171
Open Issues - 14
License MIT
Language JavaScript Java
Last GitHub Commit 14y ago 5y ago
First Seen Mar 23, 2015 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Flirc

Flirc is a unique tool for configuring IR USB receivers, enabling integration with various devices and platforms. It's ideal for tech enthusiasts and those seeking a universal remote solution.

Configures IR USB receivers for infrared control integration with various devices.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple platforms including Linux and Raspberry Pi
  • + Contributed to cancer research fundraising
  • + Open-source under MIT license

Cons

  • - Lack of recent updates and low GitHub activity
  • - Manual updates required without auto-update feature

Reflector

Reflector is a wireless screen-mirroring application that allows users to display their device's screen on another device, such as a TV or computer. It supports various platforms and is particularly useful for presentations, remote collaboration, and content sharing.

Reflector wirelessly mirrors the screen of a device to another device, enabling real-time display of content.

Pros

  • + Ease of use for wireless screen mirroring
  • + Support for multiple platforms and devices
  • + Real-time content sharing capability

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature
  • - Inactive development since 2021