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DiscreteScroll vs UnnaturalScrollWheels
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
DiscreteScroll
7.0Utility to fix a common scroll wheel problem
UnnaturalScrollWheels
6.5Tool to invert scroll direction for physical scroll wheels
| Metric | DiscreteScroll | UnnaturalScrollWheels |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 13 | 972 |
| 90-day Installs | 26 | 2.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 160 | 10.1K |
| Version | 1.2.1 | 1.4.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 946 | 4.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 89 | 86 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 42 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | May 15, 2018 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
UnnaturalScrollWheels
UnnaturalScrollWheels 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.
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