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Dorso vs LinearMouse

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Dorso

8.0
Utilities

Posture monitoring app

LinearMouse

7.0
Utilities

Customise mouse behavior

Metric Dorso LinearMouse
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 79 5.6K
90-day Installs 349 11.5K
365-day Installs 349 28.0K
Version 1.11.2 0.11.1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.2K -
GitHub Forks 58 -
Open Issues 9 -
License MIT
Language Swift Go
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 3y ago
First Seen Feb 4, 2026 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Dorso

Dorso is a macOS app that uses your Mac's camera to monitor your posture and blur the screen when you slouch, promoting better ergonomics without constant reminders. It's ideal for individuals who work long hours at their computers and value a privacy-focused approach to posture improvement.

Monitors posture using the Mac's camera and blurs the screen when slouching.

Pros

  • + Promotes good posture with minimal intrusion.
  • + Privacy-focused approach using local processing.
  • + Auto-updates keep the app current.

Cons

  • - Previous CPU usage issues, though resolved.
  • - Relies on the camera, which might be a privacy concern for some.

LinearMouse

LinearMouse is a minimal app that removes scrolling acceleration on macOS, offering precise control over mouse behavior. It's ideal for users who prefer a more predictable scrolling experience.

LinearMouse removes scrolling acceleration and allows customization of mouse behavior for precise control.

Pros

  • + Minimal and focused approach to solving scrolling issues
  • + Addresses a common user pain point effectively
  • + Auto-updates keep the app current

Cons

  • - Limited GitHub activity raises concerns about future development
  • - Unknown license may be a concern for some users