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Flirc vs Scroll Reverser

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Flirc

6.0
Utilities

IR USB receiver configurator

Scroll Reverser

7.5
Utilities

Tool to reverse the direction of scrolling

Metric Flirc Scroll Reverser
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.5
30-day Installs 9 1.9K
90-day Installs 19 5.6K
365-day Installs 58 20.8K
Version 3.27.19 1.9
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2 3.3K
GitHub Forks - 153
Open Issues - 48
License MIT Apache-2.0
Language JavaScript Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 14y ago 4mo ago
First Seen Mar 23, 2015 Mar 10, 2014

Reviews

Flirc

Flirc is a unique tool for configuring IR USB receivers, enabling integration with various devices and platforms. It's ideal for tech enthusiasts and those seeking a universal remote solution.

Configures IR USB receivers for infrared control integration with various devices.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple platforms including Linux and Raspberry Pi
  • + Contributed to cancer research fundraising
  • + Open-source under MIT license

Cons

  • - Lack of recent updates and low GitHub activity
  • - Manual updates required without auto-update feature

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.