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DiscreteScroll vs Scroll Reverser
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
DiscreteScroll
7.0Utility to fix a common scroll wheel problem
Scroll Reverser
7.5Tool to reverse the direction of scrolling
| Metric | DiscreteScroll | Scroll Reverser |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 13 | 1.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 26 | 5.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 160 | 20.8K |
| Version | 1.2.1 | 1.9 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 946 | 3.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 89 | 153 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 48 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 4mo ago |
| First Seen | May 15, 2018 | Mar 10, 2014 |
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
Scroll Reverser
Scroll Reverser is a macOS utility that allows users to reverse scrolling direction, particularly beneficial for those accustomed to iOS scrolling behavior. It offers per-device preferences, making it a unique tool for adjusting scrolling comfort on different devices.
Reverses the scrolling direction on macOS devices to match iOS behavior.
Pros
- + Addresses a specific user need for scrolling direction reversal.
- + Allows per-device customization of scrolling preferences.
- + Active development with recent updates.
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature.
- - Some open issues suggest ongoing development challenges.