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MacUpdater

MacUpdater is an application that can scan your Mac and display which of the apps that you have installed are not up-to-date. MacUpdater can also update those outdated apps to their newest versions with a simple click.

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Cost / License

  • Pay once
  • Proprietary

Alerts

  • Discontinued

Platforms

  • Mac
4.9
Excellent133 reviews
270likes
353comments
0news articles

Features

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Properties

  1.  Lightweight
  2.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Update Notifier
  2.  Auto Update
  3.  No Subscription
  4.  Software Installer
  5.  Ad-free
  6.  Software Download
  7.  Package Manager
  8.  Dark Mode
  9.  No Tracking
  10.  No registration required

 Tags

  • updater
  • update-checker

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  • IMRANtv reviewed MacUpdater  

    Everything MacUpdate Desktop failed to become, and this one keeps improving. I would hate to see it discontinued.

  • thqnnvc9jn reviewed MacUpdater  

    Seamless, and rarely inaccurate. Makes keeping up with software updates so much easier. Very sorry to see it discontinued, and certainly hope it gets picked up.

  • 2h952gmz5j reviewed MacUpdater  

    MacUpdater saves me hours of time each month by automating the task of checking my apps for updates and then installing them for me instead of me having to manually do this app by app. I really do hope some company will purchase the code and technology and keep this wonderful product going.

  • 2h952gmz5j and vicker liked MacUpdater
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  • c-g-wagner reviewed MacUpdater  

    For me this is the indispensible Mac app for keeping my applications up to date. I have too many to do this manually. PLEASE I hope someone respectable buys it and supports it by January

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Comments and Reviews

   
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Comment summary: MacUpdater receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its ease of use, fast performance, and the one-time purchase model compared to subscription-based alternatives like MacUpdate Desktop. Users praise its comprehensive app database, prompt developer support, and frequent updates. However, some comments note areas for improvement, such as the ability to update multiple apps simultaneously. Despite a few criticisms, many users see it as an invaluable tool for keeping Mac apps updated efficiently.
Top Positive Comment
2coolbaby
31

This app is GREAT and it does the same thing for a very, very low one time purchase price. What is not to love here?

I used AppFresh until it went kaput. Then started using MacUpdate Desktop and was paying the annual fee, then they upped it to only a 6 month cover for a price that used to before 12 months. It's just crazy. MacUpdate Desktop was also slowing down my computer and using large resources once I stopped paying the pro fee. Pretty sure they are trying to force you to pay the subscription. I am very happy that I got this to replace that junk. Now if only I can get MacUpdate Desktop off my computer. Won't let me delete it, says it's running, even though I turned off start on start up, quit the app and the menu app. It's making me mad. I had read they had started putting adware in their downloads if you use the free version. That is sneaky and just wrong.

Imran Anwar
0

Everything MacUpdate Desktop failed to become, and this one keeps improving. I would hate to see it discontinued.

thqnnvc9jn
0

Seamless, and rarely inaccurate. Makes keeping up with software updates so much easier. Very sorry to see it discontinued, and certainly hope it gets picked up.

2h952gmz5j
0

MacUpdater saves me hours of time each month by automating the task of checking my apps for updates and then installing them for me instead of me having to manually do this app by app. I really do hope some company will purchase the code and technology and keep this wonderful product going.

c-g-wagner
0

For me this is the indispensible Mac app for keeping my applications up to date. I have too many to do this manually. PLEASE I hope someone respectable buys it and supports it by January

medlars
0

I'm using this app every day. It is quite a convenient and effective app, helping me to keep my apps up to date.

s0l
0

When I first purchased MacUpdater about a year ago, I honestly didn't expect it to become one of my most valuable utilities. I was wrong—it has proven to be incredibly useful in ways I hadn't anticipated. The primary advantage is proactive app management. Instead of the familiar frustration of opening an application only to be greeted with an update prompt, Mac Updater handles all updates automatically in the background. This eliminates those constant interruptions and ensures my software stays current without any effort on my part. MacUpdater has become such an integral part of my workflow that I'm genuinely saddened about reports the developers will discontinue it in 2026. This would be a significant loss for the Mac community, and I hope more users discover and support this excellent tool to ensure its continued development. If the MacUpdater team is reading this, please don't discontinue this amazing application!!

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What is MacUpdater?

MacUpdater is an application that can scan your Mac and display which of the apps that you have installed are not up-to-date. MacUpdater can also update those outdated apps to their newest versions with a simple click. MacUpdater takes care of updating all those apps that you've obtained outside of the 'Mac App Store'. MacUpdater can silently run in the background and check your apps for updates every day and let you know with notifications once a new update is available. The Free trial version let you scan for updates. However, updating more than 10 apps requires a paid license.

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MacUpdater information

  • Developed by

    DE flagCoreCode
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Commercial product.
  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) ranging between $15 and $35.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.9 (133 ratings)
  • Alternatives

    17 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

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Our users have written 353 comments and reviews about MacUpdater, and it has gotten 270 likes

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