MacStroke vs Mac Mouse Fix
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
MacStroke
7.0Configurable global mouse gestures
Mac Mouse Fix
7.0Mouse utility to add gesture functions and smooth scrolling to 3rd party mice
| Metric | MacStroke | Mac Mouse Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 23 | 3.7K |
| 365-day Installs | 135 | 12.5K |
| Version | 2.0.5 | 3.0.8 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 267 | 9.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 29 | 283 |
| Open Issues | 29 | 1.0K |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 8, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 |
Reviews
MacStroke
MacStroke allows users to customize global mouse gestures for enhanced productivity. It offers compatibility with macOS and a robust Objective-C codebase, benefiting power users and developers seeking workflow streamlining.
Enables customizable mouse gestures for system navigation and application control.
Pros
- + Highly customizable mouse gestures enhance productivity.
- + Compatible with macOS, offering a tailored experience.
- + Open-source with a BSD-3-Clause license, encouraging community contributions.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks.
- - Some open issues indicate areas needing improvement.
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