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Scrolla vs Scroll Reverser

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Scrolla

8.0
Productivity

Scroll with the keyboard using Vim motions

Scroll Reverser

7.5
Utilities

Tool to reverse the direction of scrolling

Metric Scrolla Scroll Reverser
Category Productivity Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.5
30-day Installs 9 1.9K
90-day Installs 21 5.6K
365-day Installs 83 20.8K
Version 33 1.9
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 6.0K 3.3K
GitHub Forks 291 153
Open Issues 11 48
License MIT Apache-2.0
Language HTML Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 5mo ago 4mo ago
First Seen Dec 16, 2022 Mar 10, 2014

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

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.