Ketarin vs Software Updater

Ketarin is a free, open-source Windows application for maintaining a collection of setup packages. It monitors webpage content, identifies changed files through download rules, and saves updated installers where you specify. The aim is to keep packages ready for copying to disc or USB, not to update software already installed. Rules can use a FileHippo-based service or your own definitions, including regular expressions. Applications can be grouped into user-defined categories, with flexible save paths. Entries support XML import and export. After downloads, Ketarin can run custom commands and PowerShell scripts. Listed features include an online database, scheduled scans, bulk updates, custom app support, silent installation, and a portable version. Written in C#, it targets .NET Framework 4.5 and uses SQLite. The homepage identifies version 1.8.11 as latest and links to a forum and tutorial. Source files use GPLv2 unless otherwise stated; resource images have reuse restrictions.

Software Updater is a free Windows application that scans installed software, compares versions with a database, and identifies newer releases. Programs needing updates appear in a browser where users can download current versions, choose which updates to install, or skip them. The site says the catalog covers thousands of popular Windows applications, including Chrome, Firefox, Skype, iTunes, and Adobe Reader. A scheduler can run scans automatically in the background, and bulk app updates are supported. The download page lists version 1.18.1122.31 at 5.17MB for PCs running Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, or XP. The maker says updates are checked for malicious threats and that the app has no malware, adware, viruses, bundles, installers, or toolbars. Its EULA licenses one computer and limits use to non-commercial purposes. TouchStoneSoftware.com provides free support. The privacy policy says submitted personal information and non-personal details such as URLs, browser, and IP address are collected.