macCurrent vs PatchShepherd
macCurrent
maccurrent.com
PatchShepherd
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| Figure | macCurrent | PatchShepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Software Update Tools | 7.7 (#11) | 7.5 (#19) |
| Purpose | macCurrent finds updates across the App Store, Homebrew, Sparkle, vendor updaters, and direct downloads, and shows what is safe to install or needs review. | PatchShepherd combines software updates from package managers in one Windows dashboard so users can scan, review, and update apps together. |
| Support | Support options include guides, Reddit, Discord, email, and private diagnostic reports submitted from the app. | RoxyKovu says it typically responds to support inquiries within one to two business days. |
| Update sources | Recognized update paths include Mac App Store, Sparkle, Homebrew, vendor updaters, Tauri, reviewed direct downloads, and macOS Software Update. | It supports WinGet and Microsoft Store apps, Chocolatey, Scoop, PowerShell Gallery, .NET global tools, npm, and pip, and can scan Windows Update if enabled. |
Plans
In their own words
macCurrent
macCurrent is a free macOS app that finds updates across the Mac App Store, Homebrew, Sparkle, vendor updaters, Tauri, reviewed direct downloads, and macOS Software Update. It scans installed applications and command-line tools, storing inventory details locally on the Mac. Depending on the source, it can update automatically, hand work to a trusted tool, provide manual guidance, or exclude system-managed components. Eligible direct replacement updates can be backed up, with retention configurable up to three backups per app identity. Per-app history may record scans, backups, installs, restores, failures, and manual handoffs. Before replacing an app, macCurrent checks bundle identity and signing-team match, rejects served downgrades, and verifies Sparkle archives against the installed app’s EdDSA key. It supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 15 or later. Usage Analytics is opt-in.
PatchShepherd
PatchShepherd has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.