Bettermouse 1.4 (3139) May 2026

BetterMouse is a performance-optimized macOS utility designed to improve the experience of using third-party mice. was a significant update in the 1.4.x development cycle, focusing on deep hardware integration and refining the "Smooth Scroll" physics engine to better compete with Apple's native trackpad feel. 🚀 Key Features in BetterMouse 1.4

: Allows users to interact with inactive windows (e.g., clicking a button in a background browser) without the first click merely bringing that window to the front. 🛠️ Version 1.4 (3139) Specific Improvements

: Separates cursor acceleration from speed control, allowing users to completely disable acceleration while maintaining high tracking speeds. BetterMouse 1.4 (3139)

: Settings automatically switch based on the active application (e.g., precise movement for Photoshop, high speed for web browsing).

: Hold keys like Ctrl or Shift while scrolling to trigger zooming, horizontal scrolling, or speed multipliers. 🛠️ Version 1

: Implements complex scrolling adjustments including duration, brake point, and acceleration to eliminate the "choppy" feel of non-Apple mice.

: Every extra mouse button can be mapped to keyboard shortcuts, system actions, or directional gestures (up/down/left/right swipes). precise movement for Photoshop

: Enhanced support for the horizontal thumbwheel on specialized productivity mice. Software Refinement