Floodtide vs Updatest
Floodtide
bhopstudio.comUpdatest
updatest.appSide by side
| Figure | Floodtide | Updatest |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Software Update Tools | 8.1 (#5) | 7.4 (#23) |
| 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. | 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. |
| Purpose | Floodtide checks Mac applications for updates and lets users update supported apps in one place. | Updatest scans apps on a Mac for supported update sources and helps users discover and install updates. |
| Support | Support is available by email or Discord, and both channels connect users with the person who wrote the code. | Users can report bugs or request features by emailing Updatest support. |
Plans
Floodtide
- 3 Macs£10.99, paid once
- 10 Macs£19.99, paid once
- For businessPriced on request
Updatest
- Individual$12.99, paid once
- Household$24.99, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Updatest NetworkPriced on request
In their own words
Floodtide
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