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SmoothScroll vs LinearMouse

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

SmoothScroll

6.0
Utilities

Smooth mouse scrolling utility

LinearMouse

7.0
Utilities

Customise mouse behavior

Metric SmoothScroll LinearMouse
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 13 5.6K
90-day Installs 39 11.5K
365-day Installs 235 28.0K
Version 1.7.6 0.11.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 539 -
GitHub Forks 126 -
Open Issues 20 -
License MIT
Language HTML Go
Last GitHub Commit 7y ago 3y ago
First Seen Jul 28, 2018 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

SmoothScroll

SmoothScroll enhances mouse scrolling with a smooth, ease-in-out effect, ideal for users seeking a polished scrolling experience without additional features.

Enables smooth scrolling with an ease-in-out effect for a more polished experience.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and efficient
  • + Smooth scrolling with ease-in-out effect
  • + MIT license for open-source use

Cons

  • - No auto-update functionality
  • - Low recent installs
  • - Inactive development

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