About Updatest
Updatest is a Mac application designed to streamline the process of discovering and installing updates for your software. It works by scanning each app for supported update sources, including Homebrew, Mac App Store, Sparkle, Electron, and GitHub Releases, without relying on a central database. This makes it a fully automatic solution for keeping a wide range of Mac applications up-to-date.
The tool is particularly beneficial for users who manage many applications, especially those installed via Homebrew. It provides a visual interface to simplify Homebrew's `--adopt` feature, allowing users to easily install and manage casks. Updatest offers one-click updates, bulk selection, and the ability to skip specific versions, giving users granular control over their updates. It also provides deep insights into each application, including download URLs, version numbers, bundle IDs, file sizes, developer info, and security insights like code signing and notarization verification.
Updatest prioritizes user privacy, operating entirely on the local machine with zero tracking, no analytics, and no data transmission. It's ideal for individual Mac users, families, and small teams who want a simple, secure, and efficient way to manage their application updates without manual terminal commands or guesswork.