DiscreteScroll vs Mac Mouse Fix
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
DiscreteScroll
7.0Utility to fix a common scroll wheel problem
Mac Mouse Fix
7.0Mouse utility to add gesture functions and smooth scrolling to 3rd party mice
| Metric | DiscreteScroll | Mac Mouse Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 13 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 26 | 3.7K |
| 365-day Installs | 160 | 12.5K |
| Version | 1.2.1 | 3.0.8 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 946 | 9.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 89 | 283 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 1.0K |
| License | MIT | NOASSERTION |
| Language | C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | May 15, 2018 | Mar 4, 2021 |
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
Mac Mouse Fix
Mac Mouse Fix enhances third-party mice with gesture support, smooth scrolling, and improved functionality, making affordable mice as capable as Apple's premium options. It's particularly beneficial for users with non-Apple mice who want advanced features without additional hardware costs.
Enhances third-party mice with gesture support, smooth scrolling, and advanced features.
Pros
- + Adds gesture support and smooth scrolling to non-Apple mice
- + Free and lightweight with no intrusive features
- + Actively developed with regular updates
Cons
- - Some users report issues with scrolling performance in certain apps
- - A malware impersonator has caused confusion in the community