UnnaturalScrollWheels
unnaturalscrollwheels · v1.4.2
Tool to invert scroll direction for physical scroll wheels
brew install --cask unnaturalscrollwheels Trust Score 6/10
Version History
v1.4.2Review
Mar 10, 2026UnnaturalScrollWheels allows users to invert scroll direction for physical mice while maintaining 'Natural' scrolling for trackpads. This tool is ideal for macOS users who prefer different scrolling behaviors for their mouse and trackpad.
Inverts scroll direction for physical mice while keeping trackpad scrolling natural.
Maturity: The project is active with recent updates but has some open issues, particularly with macOS compatibility.
Community: The app has a strong following with positive feedback but also faces issues, especially after macOS updates, as noted in community discussions.
Pros
- + Independent scroll direction for mice and trackpads
- + Free and open-source
- + Popular and widely trusted
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
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