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Independent mouse & trackpad scrolling + 23 Mac gestures

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Last updated: November 2026

BetterPad overview

What is BetterPad?

BetterPad is a lightweight native macOS input utility by NovaSynapse that makes external USB or Bluetooth mice and Apple trackpads work seamlessly together. By default, macOS links mouse and trackpad scroll directions into a single system toggle. BetterPad separates them at the input event level so you can keep natural scrolling on your MacBook or Magic Trackpad while using traditional wheel scrolling and smooth momentum on your external mouse. It also adds three-finger middle click and 23 customizable multi-touch gestures for window snapping, tab navigation, Mission Control, and app-specific shortcuts. Core scrolling fixes are free forever after a 30-day full trial, with an optional one-time Lifetime unlock.

Starting price

14per user

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BetterPad's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from BetterPad users:

Business process automation
Customizable templates
Drag & drop
Productivity tools
Search/Filter
Secure data storage
Task management
Workflow management

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Business process automation
Customizable templates
Drag & drop
Productivity tools
Search/Filter
Secure data storage
Task management
Workflow management

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BetterPad pricing

Pricing plans

Pricing details:

Free plan
Free trial
Subscription

Free Forever

0.00

/user

Features included:

  • Separate mouse and trackpad scroll directions on macOS
  • Smooth discrete mouse wheel scrolling
  • Three-finger middle click and basic gestures
  • 30-day full Premium trial included with no card required

Lifetime Premium

14

/user

One-time payment

Features included:

  • All 23 customizable multi-touch trackpad and mouse gestures
  • Per-app gesture rules and custom keyboard shortcut triggers
  • Precision scroll speed, acceleration, and momentum tuning
  • One-time lifetime unlock with all future updates included

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BetterPad support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base

Training options

Documentation

BetterPad FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of BetterPad?

BetterPad has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Small Business, Mid-size Business, Large Enterprises

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Q. What level of support does BetterPad offer?

BetterPad offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base

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