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Spec score 7.4 #23 of 29 in Software Update Tools

Spec sheet

Purpose
Updatest scans apps on a Mac for supported update sources and helps users discover and install updates.Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app
Privacy
The app runs locally and does not collect personal data; enabling the optional network transmits app bundle identifiers, installed versions, and a salted, one-way hashed device identifier for deduplication.Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app
Support
Users can report bugs or request features by emailing Updatest support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app
Company
The site credits Huge Ideas as the maker of Updatest.Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app
App details
The app shows available download URLs, version numbers, bundle IDs, file sizes, developer information, code signing, notarization, and permission requirements.Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app
App permission
Updatest requires App Management permission to update applications.Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app
Homebrew management
Updatest provides a visual interface for Homebrew app and formula updates, including one-click updates and adopting manually installed apps.Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app
Internet requirement
Updatest requires an internet connection to check update sources when the app opens.Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app
macOS requirement
Updatest requires macOS 15.0 or later.Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app
Network discovery
The optional Updatest Network can use version information shared by other users to surface potential updates when local sources do not provide them.Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app
Network limits
The Updatest Network provides version discovery only; downloads and installation continue through the existing update sources and rules.Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app
Supported sources
It supports Homebrew, Mac App Store, Sparkle, Electron, and GitHub Releases.Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app
Update source constraint
Apps without information exposed through supported sources may not be checked locally and may require a manual source, Homebrew adoption, or network discovery.Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app

Plans and prices

Individual $12.99, paid once One-time purchase 3 Macs at once · Updatest Network free preview Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app
Household $24.99, paid once One-time purchase 10 Macs at once · Updatest Network free preview Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app
Enterprise Priced on request One-time purchase Custom number of Macs · Updatest Network free preview Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app
Updatest Network Priced on request Optional subscription; pricing details coming soon Currently free preview for license holders; preview features may change Read 11 Oct 2026 · updatest.app

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