Switchy vs UnnaturalScrollWheels
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Switchy
8.0Switch Magic Keyboard, Trackpad and Mouse between Macs
UnnaturalScrollWheels
6.5Tool to invert scroll direction for physical scroll wheels
| Metric | Switchy | UnnaturalScrollWheels |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 34 | 573 |
| 90-day Installs | 35 | 1.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 35 | 9.8K |
| Version | 1.1.6,82 | 1.4.2 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 306 | 4.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 41 | 86 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 42 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 9mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 4, 2026 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
UnnaturalScrollWheels
UnnaturalScrollWheels allows users to invert scroll direction for physical mice while maintaining 'Natural' scrolling for trackpads. This tool is ideal for macOS users who prefer different scrolling behaviors for their mouse and trackpad.
Inverts scroll direction for physical mice while keeping trackpad scrolling natural.
Pros
- + Independent scroll direction for mice and trackpads
- + Free and open-source
- + Popular and widely trusted
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions