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Scroll Reverser vs LinearMouse

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Scroll Reverser

7.5
Utilities

Tool to reverse the direction of scrolling

LinearMouse

7.0
Utilities

Customise mouse behavior

Metric Scroll Reverser LinearMouse
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.5 7.0
30-day Installs 1.9K 5.6K
90-day Installs 5.6K 11.5K
365-day Installs 20.8K 28.0K
Version 1.9 0.11.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.3K -
GitHub Forks 153 -
Open Issues 48 -
License Apache-2.0
Language Objective-C Go
Last GitHub Commit 4mo ago 3y ago
First Seen Mar 10, 2014 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Scroll Reverser

Scroll Reverser is a macOS utility that allows users to reverse scrolling direction, particularly beneficial for those accustomed to iOS scrolling behavior. It offers per-device preferences, making it a unique tool for adjusting scrolling comfort on different devices.

Reverses the scrolling direction on macOS devices to match iOS behavior.

Pros

  • + Addresses a specific user need for scrolling direction reversal.
  • + Allows per-device customization of scrolling preferences.
  • + Active development with recent updates.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature.
  • - Some open issues suggest ongoing development challenges.

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