Ketarin vs Version Tracker
Ketarin
ketarin.org
Version Tracker
version-tracker.appSide by side
| Figure | Ketarin | Version Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · Software Update Tools | 7.7 (#10) | 7.6 (#16) |
| Purpose | Ketarin automatically updates setup packages to maintain a collection that can be copied to disc or USB, rather than keeping the installed system up to date. | Version Tracker scans and tracks macOS applications and packages and reports which have updates available. |
| Support | The official site links to a user forum and a tutorial for learning how Ketarin works. | Users can report bugs and request features through a public GitHub tracker or send feedback from within the app. |
Plans
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
Ketarin
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.
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.