Floodtide

Spec sheet

Purpose

Floodtide checks Mac applications for updates and lets users update supported apps in one place.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bhopstudio.com

Privacy

Installed-app inventory stays local by default, optional usage analytics are off until enabled, and Floodtide says it does not sell or share data for advertising.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bhopstudio.com

Support

Support is available by email or Discord, and both channels connect users with the person who wrote the code.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bhopstudio.com

Apple notarization

The app is signed and notarised by Apple.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bhopstudio.com

Automatic updates

Floodtide can check on a schedule, show a menu-bar count and install updates that the user has allowed.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bhopstudio.com

Backups and undo

Floodtide can retain replaced app versions for three days, a week, two weeks or a month and restore a retained backup with Undo Last Update.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bhopstudio.com

Coverage

The coverage page lists 4,795 apps, including 3,263 matched through Homebrew and 1,532 covered through Floodtide's signed catalog.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bhopstudio.com

CPU support

Floodtide supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bhopstudio.com

Notable limits

Floodtide leaves apps requiring administrator approval, vendor installers or newer macOS versions for the user to handle and does not automatically close open apps.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bhopstudio.com

Security checks

Before replacement, Floodtide verifies downloads by checksum or code signature and requires the new build to carry the same Apple developer identity as the installed app.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bhopstudio.com

Supported macOS

Floodtide runs on macOS 13 Ventura or later.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bhopstudio.com

Trial behavior

The 14-day trial has all features unlocked without a card or account; afterward scanning remains free while installing requires a license.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bhopstudio.com

Update sources

Floodtide checks Sparkle feeds, its signed catalog, Electron feeds, Homebrew Cask, GitHub Releases and the Mac App Store.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bhopstudio.com

Plans and prices

Every Floodtide plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Software Update Tools#5 of 298.1