Middle vs BetterMouse
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Middle
7.0Add middle click for Trackpad and Magic Mouse
BetterMouse
6.0Utility improving 3rd party mouse performance and functionalities
| Metric | Middle | BetterMouse |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 38 | 334 |
| 90-day Installs | 101 | 858 |
| 365-day Installs | 485 | 2.8K |
| Version | 1.14 | 1.6,8812 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 13 |
| GitHub Forks | — | 1 |
| Open Issues | — | - |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | Java |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 6y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Apr 4, 2022 |
Reviews
Middle
Middle adds middle click functionality to macOS Trackpad and Magic Mouse, enabling users to perform actions like navigating in browsers or IDEs with a single click. It's a niche utility that benefits power users and developers who rely on middle clicks.
Enables middle click functionality on macOS Trackpad and Magic Mouse.
Pros
- + Solves a niche problem for users needing middle clicks
- + Supports both Trackpad and Magic Mouse
- + Actively maintained with auto-updates
Cons
- - Appeals to a limited audience
- - Lack of community support or discussion
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.