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DwellClick vs Sensible Side Buttons
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
DwellClick
7.0Assistive app for clicking without physically pressing a mouse button
Sensible Side Buttons
6.0Utilise mouse side navigation buttons
| Metric | DwellClick | Sensible Side Buttons |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 18 | 67 |
| 90-day Installs | 18 | 201 |
| 365-day Installs | 18 | 811 |
| Version | 2.3.2 | 1.0.6 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | - | 2.1K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 141 |
| Open Issues | - | 53 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 29d ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Jun 6, 2026 | Jul 20, 2017 |
Reviews
DwellClick
DwellClick is an assistive app designed to help users click without physically pressing a mouse button, making it ideal for those with physical difficulties. It offers a practical solution for enhancing accessibility on macOS.
Enables clicking by hovering the cursor over a point without pressing the mouse button.
Pros
- + Enhances accessibility for users with physical difficulties.
- + Actively maintained with regular updates.
- + Open-source under Apache-2.0 license.
Cons
- - Limited community adoption and discussion.
- - Niche user base may limit widespread appeal.
Sensible Side Buttons
Sensible Side Buttons is a macOS app that enables system-wide navigation functionality for the side buttons on third-party mice, making it a must-have for users with such hardware.
Enables side buttons on third-party mice for navigation across macOS.
Pros
- + Fills a niche for users with third-party mice lacking native support.
- + System-wide functionality enhances navigation.
- + Customizable button mappings offer flexibility.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature.
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.