Everyone knows that it’s important to keep your apps updated. Not only does it ensure that you have all the latest features and bug fixes, but more importantly, it makes certain you have the latest security patches available. The Mac App Store does a pretty good job of keeping its own apps up-to-date, but what do you do about third-party software? That’s where MacUpdater comes in.
MacUpdater is a simple, yet powerful tool that helps you manage your app updates. It does this by taking a scan of your Mac’s Applications folder, identifying the current versions, and checking them against the latest versions available. It features a database of over 60,000 apps (and growing), and over 6,000 of the most popular apps can be updated with a single click. You can also check out MacUpdater’s database for new apps – just search and directly install all auto-updatable apps via the Discover function.
Once it’s done scanning your Mac, you’ll see a list of all your apps, and the ones in need of updates will be shown in red. It differentiates between upgrades (major releases) and updates (minor releases), and it has filter options that allow you to display only outdated apps, and exclude apps you don’t want updated. You can also choose whether you want to be notified of new updates, or if you just want them to install automatically. The Pro version can also scan for “non-app” software like audio plugins, Screen Savers, PrefPanes and more.
Additionally, MacUpdater is extremely flexible. You can access it via the main app interface, the Menubar, the Touch Bar or from the command-line. And it’s a universal app, so it’s fully compatible with Apple Silicon. It’s also worth noting that there’s no registration required to use the app, and you don’t have to worry about it tracking you or mining your data.
You can find MacUpdater on corecode’s website. There’s a free version, but it’s extremely limited. The full app is just $15 though, and there’s a Pro version with some additional features available for $35. For a limited time, iDB readers are eligible for a 15% discount. Just use the coupon code IDOWNLOADQ4 at checkout.