Middle vs Mac Mouse Fix
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Middle
7.0Add middle click for Trackpad and Magic Mouse
Mac Mouse Fix
7.0Mouse utility to add gesture functions and smooth scrolling to 3rd party mice
| Metric | Middle | Mac Mouse Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 38 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 101 | 3.7K |
| 365-day Installs | 485 | 12.5K |
| Version | 1.14 | 3.0.8 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 9.3K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 283 |
| Open Issues | — | 1.0K |
| License | — | NOASSERTION |
| Language | — | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Mar 4, 2021 |
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
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