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BetterMouse vs Sensible Side Buttons
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
BetterMouse
6.0Utility improving 3rd party mouse performance and functionalities
Sensible Side Buttons
6.0Utilise mouse side navigation buttons
| Metric | BetterMouse | Sensible Side Buttons |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 334 | 66 |
| 90-day Installs | 858 | 223 |
| 365-day Installs | 2.8K | 789 |
| Version | 1.6,8812 | 1.0.6 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 13 | 2.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 141 |
| Open Issues | - | 53 |
| License | — | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Java | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6y ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Apr 4, 2022 | Jul 20, 2017 |
Reviews
BetterMouse
BetterMouse enhances third-party mouse performance on macOS, offering features like window movement to reduce eye strain. It's ideal for users seeking improved functionality and comfort with their mice.
Enhances third-party mouse performance and functionality, including moving windows instead of the cursor.
Pros
- + Improves third-party mouse performance.
- + Unique window-moving feature for comfort.
- + Auto-updates ensure current functionality.
Cons
- - Stagnant development since 2019.
- - Unknown license raises concerns.
Sensible Side Buttons
Sensible Side Buttons is a macOS app that enables system-wide navigation functionality for the side buttons on third-party mice, making it a must-have for users with such hardware.
Enables side buttons on third-party mice for navigation across macOS.
Pros
- + Fills a niche for users with third-party mice lacking native support.
- + System-wide functionality enhances navigation.
- + Customizable button mappings offer flexibility.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature.
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.