UnnaturalScrollWheels vs Mac Mouse Fix
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
UnnaturalScrollWheels
6.5Tool to invert scroll direction for physical scroll wheels
Mac Mouse Fix
7.0Mouse utility to add gesture functions and smooth scrolling to 3rd party mice
| Metric | UnnaturalScrollWheels | Mac Mouse Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 999 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 2.5K | 3.7K |
| 365-day Installs | 10.1K | 12.5K |
| Version | 1.4.0 | 3.0.8 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 4.0K | 9.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 86 | 283 |
| Open Issues | 42 | 1.0K |
| License | GPL-3.0 | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Mar 4, 2021 |
Reviews
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
Mac Mouse Fix
Mac Mouse Fix enhances third-party mice with gesture support, smooth scrolling, and improved functionality, making affordable mice as capable as Apple's premium options. It's particularly beneficial for users with non-Apple mice who want advanced features without additional hardware costs.
Enhances third-party mice with gesture support, smooth scrolling, and advanced features.
Pros
- + Adds gesture support and smooth scrolling to non-Apple mice
- + Free and lightweight with no intrusive features
- + Actively developed with regular updates
Cons
- - Some users report issues with scrolling performance in certain apps
- - A malware impersonator has caused confusion in the community