Mac Mouse Fix vs BetterMouse
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Mac Mouse Fix
7.0Mouse utility to add gesture functions and smooth scrolling to 3rd party mice
BetterMouse
6.0Utility improving 3rd party mouse performance and functionalities
| Metric | Mac Mouse Fix | BetterMouse |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.6K | 334 |
| 90-day Installs | 3.7K | 858 |
| 365-day Installs | 12.5K | 2.8K |
| Version | 3.0.8 | 1.6,8812 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9.3K | 13 |
| GitHub Forks | 283 | 1 |
| Open Issues | 1.0K | - |
| License | NOASSERTION | — |
| Language | Objective-C | Java |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 6y ago |
| First Seen | Mar 4, 2021 | Apr 4, 2022 |
Reviews
Mac Mouse Fix
Mac Mouse Fix enhances third-party mice with gesture support, smooth scrolling, and improved functionality, making affordable mice as capable as Apple's premium options. It's particularly beneficial for users with non-Apple mice who want advanced features without additional hardware costs.
Enhances third-party mice with gesture support, smooth scrolling, and advanced features.
Pros
- + Adds gesture support and smooth scrolling to non-Apple mice
- + Free and lightweight with no intrusive features
- + Actively developed with regular updates
Cons
- - Some users report issues with scrolling performance in certain apps
- - A malware impersonator has caused confusion in the community
BetterMouse
BetterMouse enhances third-party mouse performance on macOS, offering features like window movement to reduce eye strain. It's ideal for users seeking improved functionality and comfort with their mice.
Enhances third-party mouse performance and functionality, including moving windows instead of the cursor.
Pros
- + Improves third-party mouse performance.
- + Unique window-moving feature for comfort.
- + Auto-updates ensure current functionality.
Cons
- - Stagnant development since 2019.
- - Unknown license raises concerns.