Choose devices separately
Configure mouse and trackpad independently. Classification uses public scroll and gesture information; unusual drivers may behave differently.
Mac companions
SparkleScroll
Mouse and trackpad scrolling
Choose mouse and trackpad settings separately, including horizontal and vertical axes. Adjust the mouse-wheel step or pause adjustment from the menu bar.
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Actual product interface · English · Preset example · Reverse mouse, preserve trackpad
Compare the direction
Send the same downward scroll input to each device and watch how the content moves.
Choose whether to reverse, then press the button. This web demo does not change system settings.
Set direction and distance for each device
Mouse and trackpad directions can differ, and each axis can be set separately. Check permissions, then test with your devices to find a setup that works for you.
Independent horizontal and vertical axes
Reverse only the axes you choose, preserving the original values on other axes.
A preset for a familiar combination
With system Natural Scrolling enabled, apply natural trackpad and non-natural mouse scrolling while preserving wheel-step and other preferences.
Adjust supported wheel steps
0 preserves the system default. Values 1–100 apply to supported ordinary mouse-wheel unit ticks; continuous scrolling and trackpads retain their original step.
Pause and resume close at hand
Enable, pause, or quit from the menu bar, with optional login startup and menu bar visibility.
Remote-scroll exclusion and languages
Optionally leave software-generated scrolling unchanged. Preferences for 12 interface languages are saved separately from scroll configuration.
Interface & use
01 / SparkleScroll
Set devices and scrolling axes separately
The top of the page shows the main switch, system natural-scrolling setting, and both permission states. Below, select mouse or trackpad and horizontal or vertical axes. Each switch acts only on the selected device or axis.
Operation details
With system natural scrolling on, apply the common preset for a natural trackpad and a non-natural mouse. Adjust ordinary wheel steps if needed; 0 keeps the default and does not change continuous trackpad steps.
- Select mouse and trackpad separately
- Set horizontal and vertical axes independently
- Running status requires both permissions and active control
Actual product interface · English · Scrolling · Check status, then choose directions
02 / SparkleScroll
Apply a common device preset
To keep natural scrolling on the trackpad and the opposite direction on the mouse wheel, first confirm that system Natural Scrolling is on, then apply the common preset. It reverses the mouse, leaves the trackpad unchanged, and selects both horizontal and vertical axes.
Operation details
Read the same long page with the trackpad and then the mouse. Next, check a horizontally scrollable area. The preset provides a starting point: it does not change the system preference or reset your wheel step. Both permissions and the actual running state still need checking.
- The trackpad keeps its system direction while the mouse is reversed
- Check horizontal and vertical movement separately
- A saved configuration and an active engine are separate checks
Actual product interface · English · Preset example · Reverse mouse, preserve trackpad
03 / SparkleScroll
Adjust the distance of each wheel notch
If one wheel notch moves too little through a long article or too far through a table, adjust the ordinary mouse-wheel step. This example uses 6 lines with vertical reversal only; the right value for you needs a practical check.
Operation details
0 preserves the system default. Values from 1 to 100 apply to supported ordinary wheel notches; continuous scrolling, momentum, and trackpad input keep their existing step behavior. Change one setting at a time and compare the test grid with your everyday apps. Check for duplicate processing if another mouse driver or direction tool is also active.
- Change direction or step separately so the difference is clear
- Axes you do not reverse retain their original values
- This is not a smooth-scrolling or global acceleration feature
Actual product interface · English · Step example · 6 lines and one reversed axis
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Check direction and distance in the test window
Open the separate Test Scrolling window from the main interface. Its grid scrolls horizontally and vertically, with numbered positions that make movement easy to follow.
Operation details
Try the mouse, then the trackpad, checking both axes separately. Change only the needed setting and test again in the same window. The test view helps inspect behavior; it does not establish compatibility with every device.
- Follow movement along both axes in one grid
- Try the mouse and trackpad separately
- Recheck in the test window after changing settings
Actual product interface · English · Test Scrolling · Follow the grid and check direction
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Set startup, menu bar and compatibility options
App settings bring login launch, menu bar visibility, and compatibility options together. For remote work, exclude scrolling generated by other software to retain its original direction and distance.
Operation details
Enable or pause from the menu bar; pausing or quitting stops scroll changes. Settings can be reopened after hiding the icon. Login launch depends on system approval.
- Choose login launch and menu bar visibility
- Preserve values for excluded software-generated scrolling
- Pause or quit to leave scrolling to the system
Actual product interface · English · App settings · Presence and compatibility
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Choose an interface language
On the Language page, follow the system or choose one of 12 interface languages. Your choice applies immediately and is saved, so device, direction, and permission messages remain easy to understand.
Operation details
Interface language and scrolling settings are stored separately. Switching language retains your selected devices, axes, and step size, without requiring setup again.
- Follow the system or choose from 12 interface languages
- Apply and save the choice immediately
- Keep existing scrolling settings
Actual product interface · English · Language settings · Understand each choice
Allow access, then adjust scrolling
- 01
Check Natural Scrolling
Enable System Settings → Trackpad → Scroll & Zoom → Natural Scrolling first. The app can open that settings pane but does not change the system preference for you.
- 02
Grant the two permissions separately
Allow Input Monitoring and Accessibility in System Settings, then return to the app to check both states.
- 03
Choose devices and test
Select devices, axes, and step size, or use the common preset. Open Test Scrolling and check both axes with your mouse and trackpad. Pause and compare if needed.
Why we made it
Switch devices without sharing one direction
A mouse wheel and a trackpad are used differently. Separate device, direction and step settings make more sense than repeatedly changing one system option.
Q&A
Questions
A few things before you begin
Can I download it now?
Mac App Store distribution is being prepared. There is no public download yet. The current version is a 1.0.0 development preview; store links, pricing and dates will be confirmed at release.
Which permissions are needed?
Input Monitoring and Accessibility are granted separately. They allow scroll-input recognition and scroll-event adjustment. Missing permissions or unavailable control are shown as not yet active.
Does it change system Natural Scrolling?
No. It reads that preference and offers a link to System Settings. The preset assumes Natural Scrolling is already enabled and does not write system preferences.
Does it read typed text or upload my input?
The current event handler targets scroll-wheel events. It does not read typed text, screen content, or the clipboard, and has no account, telemetry, or in-app automatic updater. Scroll processing and preferences stay on your Mac; see the Privacy Policy.
Is every mouse or remote-control app supported?
No universal compatibility is promised. Public gesture phases, momentum data, and source identifiers affect classification and exclusion. Magic Mouse, third-party drivers, remote control, and different macOS versions need real-device checks.
How do I restore normal system scrolling?
Pause adjustment or quit the app. Local configuration may remain for next time. Manage login startup and system permissions separately.
Where are the policies and open-source notices?
This website provides a dedicated document page. The document button in the current project opens this product’s website document page. About includes the bundled Apache-2.0 license and attribution.
Does wheel step size change trackpad distance?
No. 0 keeps the system default; 1–100 applies to supported ordinary mouse-wheel unit ticks. Trackpads and continuous scrolling retain their original step size. Test unusual drivers or devices directly.
Can the interface follow the system language?
Yes. Follow the system or choose one of 12 interface languages. This changes interface text without changing your scrolling settings.
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