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Scrolla vs LinearMouse

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Scrolla

8.0
Productivity

Scroll with the keyboard using Vim motions

LinearMouse

7.0
Utilities

Customise mouse behavior

Metric Scrolla LinearMouse
Category Productivity Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 9 5.6K
90-day Installs 21 11.5K
365-day Installs 83 28.0K
Version 33 0.11.1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 6.0K -
GitHub Forks 291 -
Open Issues 11 -
License MIT
Language HTML Go
Last GitHub Commit 5mo ago 3y ago
First Seen Dec 16, 2022 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Scrolla

Scrolla enables keyboard-based scrolling using Vim motions, making it ideal for developers and power users who prefer Vim-like navigation. It offers efficient scrolling through web pages and applications with customizable shortcuts.

Enables scrolling through web pages and applications using Vim-style keyboard shortcuts.

Pros

  • + Efficient Vim-style keyboard navigation for quick scrolling
  • + Cross-platform support enhancing usability across different environments
  • + Auto-updates ensure continuous improvement and bug fixes

Cons

  • - Niche appeal limited to Vim enthusiasts
  • - May lack extensive customization options for some users

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