Kitsmith / Utilities / Scroll Reverser
A free, open-source Mac utility that reverses scroll direction, with independent settings for trackpads and mice (including Magic Mouse).
Our take
A small, focused fix for one specific annoyance: wanting natural (reversed) scrolling on a trackpad but classic scrolling on a wheel mouse, or vice versa, with each device set independently. Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license, maintained by a single developer (Nick Moore, "Pilotmoon Software") since 2011, funded through optional Buy Me a Coffee donations rather than sold.
- Price
- Free
- License
- Open source
- Requires
- macOS 13.5 (Ventura) or later, per the developer’s own site.
- Get it via
- Homebrew · Direct
- Developer
- Nick Moore (Pilotmoon Software)
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What it does
Independent trackpad/mouse settings
Reverse scroll direction on a mouse while leaving trackpad scrolling untouched, or the reverse.
Magic Mouse support
Works with Apple’s Magic Mouse in addition to third-party wheel mice.
Step-size control
For wheel mice, scroll a fixed amount per wheel click instead of macOS’s default scroll acceleration.
The deal
- Free, open source (Apache License 2.0)
- Funded through optional donations (Buy Me a Coffee), not sold
Scroll Reverser — questions people ask
Is Scroll Reverser free?
Yes — free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license, funded by optional donations.
Does it work with the Magic Mouse?
Yes, with independent settings from any trackpad or wheel mouse also connected.
Is Scroll Reverser free?
Yes — Scroll Reverser is free.
Does Scroll Reverser work alongside a notch app like Alcove?
Yes — Scroll Reverser lives in the menu bar, so it runs happily alongside any Dynamic Island hub or notch app.
Where can I download Scroll Reverser?
Scroll Reverser is available via Homebrew, Direct.
Is Scroll Reverser open source?
Yes — Scroll Reverser is open source.
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Listing hand-verified September 18, 2026 from the developer's site and public sources.
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