macupdater ☆

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Description:
Track and update to the latest versions of installed software

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.5.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @corecodeio | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: updater macos maintenance security utilities

Install: brew install --cask macupdater

About:
MacUpdater is a comprehensive software update tracker that scans your system for installed applications and compares them against a vast database to identify available updates. It provides a unified dashboard to review and apply updates from a single interface, saving time and ensuring your software is current. The tool focuses on security and performance by keeping all your applications up-to-date with the latest patches and features.

Key Features:

Automated scanning of installed applications
One-click update installation for multiple apps
Comprehensive database covering thousands of Mac apps
Ignore list for specific versions or apps
Detailed changelog and version history

Use Cases:

Maintaining a secure and up-to-date macOS system
Efficiently managing software updates for multiple applications
Auditing installed software for outdated or vulnerable versions

Alternatives:

Homebrew – Homebrew is a package manager primarily for developer tools and command-line utilities, whereas MacUpdater focuses on GUI applications.
CleanMyMac X – CleanMyMac X is a broader system maintenance tool that includes an update checker, while MacUpdater specializes exclusively in software updates.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 2, 2026 1:32pm	3.5.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	d349c18b
Aug 13, 2024 9:06am	2.3.15	0	VERSION_BUMP	e18aea25