Middle vs MiddleClick
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Middle
7.0Add middle click for Trackpad and Magic Mouse
MiddleClick
7.0Utility to extend trackpad functionality
| Metric | Middle | MiddleClick |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 38 | 1.3K |
| 90-day Installs | 101 | 2.7K |
| 365-day Installs | 485 | 11.4K |
| Version | 1.14 | 3.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 2.5K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 116 |
| Open Issues | — | 34 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Dec 13, 2013 |
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
MiddleClick
MiddleClick enhances trackpad functionality by enabling middle-click gestures through three-finger taps or clicks. It supports both trackpads and Magic Mouse, offering a productivity boost for users who rely on middle-click actions.
Enables middle-click functionality via three-finger gestures on trackpads and Magic Mouse.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Supports both trackpads and Magic Mouse
- + Addresses a productivity gap in macOS functionality
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions