Floodtide vs Version Tracker
Floodtide
bhopstudio.com
Version Tracker
version-tracker.appSide by side
| Figure | Floodtide | Version Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Spec score · Software Update Tools | 8.1 (#5) | 7.6 (#16) |
| 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 transmit the software inventory; network requests include license validation and queries to official software sources. |
| Purpose | Floodtide checks Mac applications for updates and lets users update supported apps in one place. | Version Tracker scans and tracks macOS applications and packages and reports which have updates available. |
| 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. | The app checks Apple code signing, Gatekeeper assessment, notarization, CVE data, and macOS Security Advisory data. |
| Support | Support is available by email or Discord, and both channels connect users with the person who wrote the code. | Users can report bugs and request features through a public GitHub tracker or send feedback from within the app. |
| Supported macOS | Floodtide runs on macOS 13 Ventura or later. | The app supports macOS 15 (Sequoia) and later and runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. |
Plans
Floodtide
- 3 Macs£10.99, paid once
- 10 Macs£19.99, paid once
- For businessPriced on request
Version Tracker
- FreeFree
- Mono LFT€4,990, paid once
- Solo LFT€6,990, paid once
- Family LFT€9,990, paid once
- FamilyPrice not published
- MonoPrice not published
- SoloPrice not published
In their own words
Floodtide
Floodtide has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Version Tracker
Version Tracker scans macOS applications and packages, then reports which have updates available. It checks 51 sources, including the Mac App Store, Homebrew, GitHub Releases, package managers, editor extensions, and AI tools. Licensed users can install eligible updates individually or use Update All. Security checks cover Apple code signing, Gatekeeper assessment, notarization, CVE data, and macOS Security Advisory data. Users can capture software inventories, compare snapshots, and export snapshots or comparisons as JSON, CSV, or Markdown. The app runs locally and does not transmit the software inventory, though it makes network requests for license validation and queries to official software sources. It supports macOS 15 and later on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. A full-version trial lasts one time for 7 days, starts automatically, and needs no credit card; after it ends, the free tier retains scanning and inventory but not one-click update installs. The listed pricing note is free plan, paid from €32.90/yr, and 7-day trial.