Audience
Mac users and developers who want a unified, automatic update manager that aggregates and installs app updates from multiple frameworks in one interface
About Updatest
Updatest is a native macOS application designed to be your central hub for managing and installing updates for apps on a Mac by scanning each installed application to find supported update sources such as Homebrew, Mac App Store, Sparkle, Electron, and GitHub Releases, and aggregating available updates without relying on a database. It automatically detects update sources using an app’s internal metadata and presents available updates in a visual interface that lets users discover, select, and install updates in bulk or individually, giving users control over which updates to apply and which to skip. Updatest brings clarity to managing updates by integrating with Homebrew’s adoption feature, allowing users to adopt apps into Homebrew casks so they can benefit from Homebrew’s update ecosystem. It provides deep insights into each app, including version numbers, bundle identifiers, file sizes, direct download URLs where available.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$19.99 per month
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
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Updatest
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Mac
Training
Documentation
Support
Online
Updatest Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Updatest work with?
Updatest works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Updatest support in their product?
Updatest supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Updatest offer?
Updatest offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does Updatest integrate with?
Updatest integrates with: App Store, Electron, GitHub, Homebrew, and Sparkle.
Q: What type of training does Updatest provide?
Updatest provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: Does Updatest offer a free trial?
Yes, Updatest offers a free trial.
Q: How much does Updatest cost?
Pricing for Updatest starts at $19.99 per month.
