BedrockStation (Pro) vs ShellsMP
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
BedrockStation (Pro)
BedrockStation Pro allows you to connect with third party servers from some console's Minecraft Bedrock. It allows you to use an VPN to connect to the server as long as the VPN does not take control of the local network. This application can work also with servers and applications that implement the Minecraft Bedrock protocol and even other UDP protocols. It will proxy your UDP connections and expose them in the local network without getting in your way about how you want to use it. This is a paid free software app, but it is provided for free to Fdroid users by its author to thank free software supporters. A demo version that is also free software but free to use also exists, you can promote it to your friends that only use the evil store I won't name here if they do not want to pay for the app. Both versions are made from the same source code.
ShellsMP
This program gives an opportunity to play a Shells game with your friends. Only multiplayer mode is supported, so you will need 2 devices: one for thimblerigger and another one for the victim. Devices should be connected to the same WiFi network segment. If you are thimblerigger - start the game, wait for the victim, put ball and few cups then move cups. If you are victim - connect the game, watch and guess. Source code gives an example how following techonologies can be used: * Android NSD for device discovery * OpenGL text rendering * OpenGL ball rendering * OpenGL shadows rendering * JS-Collider: Java network framework JS-Collider
| Feature | BedrockStation (Pro) | ShellsMP |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0-or-later | AGPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-Droid | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | GamesMessaging | GamesMessaging |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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