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Mos vs LinearMouse

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Mos

8.0
Utilities

Smooths scrolling and set mouse scroll directions independently

LinearMouse

7.0
Utilities

Customise mouse behavior

Metric Mos LinearMouse
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 3.5K 5.4K
90-day Installs 11.1K 15.4K
365-day Installs 37.3K 42.3K
Version 4.2.1,20260531.1 0.11.4
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 19.2K -
GitHub Forks 604 -
Open Issues 333 -
License NOASSERTION
Language Swift Go
Last GitHub Commit 5mo ago 3y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Mos

Mos enhances mouse scrolling on macOS by offering smooth scrolling and independent direction settings. It's ideal for users seeking precise control over their mouse experience.

Mos customizes and enhances mouse scrolling behavior on macOS.

Pros

  • + Customizable scrolling directions and smoothness settings
  • + Enhances mouse experience on macOS, especially for external mice
  • + Lightweight and resource-efficient

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Open issues may indicate ongoing bugs or feature requests

LinearMouse

LinearMouse is a minimal app that removes scrolling acceleration on macOS, offering precise control over mouse behavior. It's ideal for users who prefer a more predictable scrolling experience.

LinearMouse removes scrolling acceleration and allows customization of mouse behavior for precise control.

Pros

  • + Minimal and focused approach to solving scrolling issues
  • + Addresses a common user pain point effectively
  • + Auto-updates keep the app current

Cons

  • - Limited GitHub activity raises concerns about future development
  • - Unknown license may be a concern for some users