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DiscreteScroll vs BetterDisplay
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
DiscreteScroll
7.0Utility to fix a common scroll wheel problem
BetterDisplay
8.0Display management tool
| Metric | DiscreteScroll | BetterDisplay |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 13 | 8.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 26 | 25.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 160 | 74.1K |
| Version | 1.2.1 | 4.2.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 946 | 30.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 89 | 556 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 174 |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | C | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | May 15, 2018 | Jun 22, 2022 |
Reviews
DiscreteScroll
DiscreteScroll fixes macOS's scroll wheel acceleration, making scrolling smoother. It's ideal for users who find default scrolling annoying, especially developers or those using trackpads frequently.
DiscreteScroll addresses macOS's scroll acceleration issue, providing smoother scrolling.
Pros
- + Open-source and free
- + Addresses a common issue effectively
- + Lightweight and simple to use
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
BetterDisplay
BetterDisplay is a powerful display management tool for macOS, offering features like HiDPI scaling, brightness adjustments, and virtual screens. It's ideal for users with multiple monitors or those needing advanced display configurations.
Manages display settings and configurations on macOS devices.
Pros
- + Advanced display management features
- + Active development and community support
- + Highly customizable settings
Cons
- - Some open issues and bugs
- - Occasional compatibility problems with macOS updates