MiddleDrag vs Mac Mouse Fix
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
MiddleDrag
7.0Middle-click and middle-drag via three-finger trackpad gestures
Mac Mouse Fix
7.0Mouse utility to add gesture functions and smooth scrolling to 3rd party mice
| Metric | MiddleDrag | Mac Mouse Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 344 | 1.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 643 | 3.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 692 | 12.5K |
| Version | 1.4.3 | 3.0.8 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 120 | 9.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 2 | 283 |
| Open Issues | 10 | 1.0K |
| License | MIT | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 31, 2026 | Mar 4, 2021 |
Reviews
MiddleDrag
MiddleDrag enables middle-click and middle-drag functionality on macOS using three-finger trackpad gestures, making it ideal for users who rely on these actions in browsers, text editors, or other applications.
Enables middle-click and middle-drag gestures via three-finger trackpad input on macOS.
Pros
- + Solves a specific need for middle-click functionality on macOS trackpads
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
- + Clean and minimal user interface
Cons
- - Occasional stability issues reported by users
- - Niche appeal may limit its broad adoption
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