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Spec score 8.1 #4 of 29 in Software Update Tools

What it is

AppGeek is a free Windows utility that checks installed programs and Windows Store packages against Microsoft’s winget package manager, then shows which applications are outdated. Its curated catalogue contains 67 applications verified against the live winget repository. AppGeek does not install updates automatically: users select what to run, can pin a version to suppress a particular update, and can export installed-application inventories as CSV or HTML. It offers installer, portable, and light builds; the light build needs the .NET 8 Desktop Runtime. Requirements are 64-bit Windows 10 version 1809 or later, or Windows 11, plus administrator rights. The maker says there is no telemetry or account, and the installed software list remains on the PC. Releases publish SHA-256 checksums, but the program is not code signed, so Windows may warn on first launch. It is open source under GPL-3.0, including commercial use, and supports bulk updates and scheduled scans.

Spec sheet

Purpose
AppGeek scans installed programs and Windows Store packages, compares them with winget, and shows which applications are out of date.Read 4 Oct 2026 · techygeekshome.info
Intended users
The maker describes AppGeek for home PC users, people setting up or rebuilding machines, and IT pros and technicians.Read 4 Oct 2026 · techygeekshome.info
Security
The maker says releases publish SHA-256 checksums and that AppGeek is not code signed, so Windows may warn on first run.Read 4 Oct 2026 · techygeekshome.info
Privacy
The maker says AppGeek has no telemetry or account and that the installed software list stays on the user's PC.Read 4 Oct 2026 · techygeekshome.info
Support
Bug reports and feature requests can be submitted through the AppGeek GitHub issue tracker.Read 4 Oct 2026 · techygeekshome.info
Headquarters
United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · techygeekshome.info
Founded
2010Read 28 Sep 2026 · techygeekshome.info
App catalogue
It includes a curated catalogue of 67 applications verified against the live winget repository.Read 4 Oct 2026 · techygeekshome.info
Builds
The maker offers installer, portable, and light builds; the light build requires the .NET 8 Desktop Runtime.Read 4 Oct 2026 · techygeekshome.info
Integration
AppGeek uses Microsoft's winget package manager to match available updates and download requested installers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · techygeekshome.info
Inventory
AppGeek exports installed application inventories as CSV or HTML.Read 4 Oct 2026 · techygeekshome.info
Licence
AppGeek is open source under GPL-3.0, including for commercial use.Read 4 Oct 2026 · techygeekshome.info
Network activity
The maker says AppGeek's own network traffic is limited to winget downloading requested installers and an optional update check initiated by the user.Read 4 Oct 2026 · techygeekshome.info
Requirements
AppGeek requires 64-bit Windows 10 version 1809 or later, or Windows 11, and administrator rights.Read 4 Oct 2026 · techygeekshome.info
User control
AppGeek does not install updates automatically; users choose which updates to run.Read 4 Oct 2026 · techygeekshome.info
Version pinning
Users can pin an application version so AppGeek no longer offers that update.Read 4 Oct 2026 · techygeekshome.info

Plans and prices

Free Free No Pro tier · no ads or bundled offers · free at home and at work · GPL-3.0 Read 4 Oct 2026 · techygeekshome.info

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free at home and at work
  • Portable, installer, and light builds
  • Users choose updates and can pin versions
  • Exports inventories as CSV or HTML
  • No telemetry or account, according to maker

Limits

  • Windows-only
  • Requires administrator rights
  • Not code signed; Windows may warn
  • Light build requires .NET 8 Desktop Runtime

Who it suits

AppGeek suits home PC users, people rebuilding machines, and IT professionals or technicians who want user-controlled Windows update checks. It is limited to Windows and requires administrator rights.

Verdict

AppGeek combines winget-based update discovery with manual control, inventory exports, and several build types. Its Windows-only scope, administrator requirement, and unsigned executable are important setup considerations.

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