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Description:
Utility that shows the latest app updates

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.11@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: macos updater utility gui maintenance

Install: brew install --cask latest

About:
Latest is a macOS utility that scans your installed applications and compares their versions against a comprehensive online database. It quickly identifies outdated software and provides direct download links for the newest releases. This tool simplifies the maintenance process by centralizing update checks for dozens of apps.

Key Features:

Scans your Applications folder for installed software
Checks against a large database for available updates
Provides direct links to download the latest versions
Supports dozens of popular macOS applications
Simple, clean, and intuitive user interface

Use Cases:

Keeping all your installed casks and apps up-to-date without manual checking
Discovering if you are running an EOL (End-of-Life) version of a critical application

Alternatives:

Homebrew – Homebrew manages updates for casks installed via CLI, while Latest provides a GUI overview for apps regardless of installation method.
AppCleaner – AppCleaner focuses on thorough uninstallation, whereas Latest focuses on identifying available version updates.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:25pm	0.11	0	VERSION_BUMP	6c9da75d