Switchy vs Scroll Reverser
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Switchy
8.0Switch Magic Keyboard, Trackpad and Mouse between Macs
Scroll Reverser
7.5Tool to reverse the direction of scrolling
| Metric | Switchy | Scroll Reverser |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 34 | 1.7K |
| 90-day Installs | 35 | 5.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 35 | 21.7K |
| Version | 1.1.6,82 | 1.9 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 306 | 3.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 41 | 153 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 48 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 8mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 4, 2026 | Mar 10, 2014 |
Reviews
Switchy
Switchy enables seamless switching of Apple peripherals like Magic Keyboard, Trackpad, and Mouse between multiple Macs. Its key features include quick device switching and support for multiple devices. Ideal for users with multiple Mac setups.
Switchy allows users to switch Apple peripherals between Macs without physical disconnection.
Pros
- + Convenient peripheral switching without disconnection
- + Supports multiple Apple devices
- + Actively developed with recent updates
Cons
- - Limited community support
- - Niche use case
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.