Fluor vs LinearMouse
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Fluor
7.5Change the behavior of the fn keys depending on the active application
LinearMouse
7.0Customise mouse behavior
| Metric | Fluor | LinearMouse |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 95 | 5.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 308 | 11.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.2K | 28.0K |
| Version | 2.5.1 | 0.11.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.1K | - |
| GitHub Forks | 125 | - |
| Open Issues | 46 | - |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Swift | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 3y ago |
| First Seen | Jan 11, 2017 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Fluor
Fluor is a unique tool that allows users to customize the behavior of their function keys based on the active application, making it ideal for those who use multiple apps requiring different function key behaviors. It offers per-app customization and integrates seamlessly with macOS.
Fluor customizes function key behavior based on the active application.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
- + Customizable function key behavior per application
- + Seamless integration with macOS using Swift
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with certain software like Karabiner
- - Potential learning curve for setting up rules
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