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ApexMouse combines everyday smooth scrolling and cursor precision with unique power tools like file staging, ink gestures, and context scrubbing in one lightweight native app.
| Feature Capability |
Featured
ApexMouse
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Stock macOS | BetterMouse | Mac Mouse Fix | LinearMouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120Hz ProMotion Smooth Scrolling Continuous CVDisplayLink sub-pixel wheel physics | CVDisplayLink 120Hz | ✕ 3-Line Step | Yes | Yes | Partial |
| 1:1 Linear Acceleration Bypass Direct IOKit parameter tuning to kill macOS forced curve | Native IOKit | ✕ Forced Curve | Yes | ✕ No | Yes |
| Magnetic Drop Shelf (Shake to Stash) Floating cursor pocket to stash files, links & text anywhere | Built-in Stash | ✕ None | ✕ None | ✕ None | ✕ None |
| Unistroke Mouse Gestures & Ink Trails 13 geometric shapes with customizable gesture studio | 13 Presets + Ink | ✕ None | Drag only | Drag only | ✕ None |
| 8-Way Radial Action Dial Instant HUD circular action dial under cursor | HUD Radial Dial | ✕ None | ✕ None | ✕ None | ✕ None |
| Context Menu Bar & Dock Scrubbing Hover menu bar or Dock to scrub volume, brightness & spaces | Hover Wheel Scrub | ✕ None | ✕ None | ✕ None | ✕ None |
| Scroll-to-Raise Background Windows Elevates background app window under cursor on wheel motion | Instant Raise | ✕ None | Basic Raise | ✕ None | ✕ None |
| Per-App Profiles & Exceptions Independent scroll physics and mappings per application | Auto-Switching | ✕ None | Yes | ✕ Global Only | ✕ Global Only |
| Trackpad & Magic Mouse Auto-Bypass Native multi-touch gestures pass through untouched without jitter | Zero-Interference | Native | Yes | Desync Risk | Manual Toggle |
| Live 125Hz–1,000Hz Polling Meter Real-time hardware report rate & FPS frequency gauge | Real-time Gauge | ✕ None | ✕ None | ✕ None | ✕ None |
| Pricing & Mac Seats One-time purchase license with multi-Mac support |
£9.99 Lifetime
2 Personal Macs
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Free (Built-in) | $5.99 (1 Mac) | $2.99 / Free v2 | Free (Open Source) |
Why Mac Power Users Switch to ApexMouse
Most utilities solve one isolated pain point. ApexMouse builds a unified, cohesive control layer designed specifically for macOS ergonomics.
120Hz ProMotion CVDisplayLink Sync
Unlike basic event taps that inject clunky steps, ApexMouse hooks directly into Apple's CVDisplayLink. Every ratchet tick is mapped onto fluid sub-pixel momentum curves matched to your MacBook Pro or Studio Display refresh rate.
- Apple CVDisplayLink hardware sync
- Fluid sub-pixel inertial momentum
- Zero stepped 3-line ratchet jumps
1:1 Raw Linear Tracking
macOS forces artificial pointer acceleration curves that make fine cursor placement feel imprecise. ApexMouse overrides acceleration at the kernel IOKit layer, giving competitive gaming precision and pixel-perfect design accuracy.
- Bypasses macOS artificial curve
- 1:1 physical hand-to-cursor fidelity
- Pixel-perfect design & gaming accuracy
Magnetic Drop Shelf
A feature completely missing from traditional mouse tools: shake your cursor to reveal a temporary staging shelf for files, links, screenshots, and text snippets. Drag in from Safari, drag out into Figma or Slack without window juggling.
- Shake cursor to stage files & links
- Multi-item drag & batch export
- Eliminates standalone shelf utilities
Experience the Difference in 30 Seconds
Download ApexMouse, connect any mouse, and feel 120Hz smooth scrolling and 1:1 precision instantly. No sign-up required.