Updatest – Unified Mac app update manager

Summary: Updatest consolidates updates from Homebrew, Mac App Store, Sparkle, Electron, and GitHub Releases into a single dashboard on macOS. It detects outdated apps, enables manual installs to be adopted into Homebrew, provides security details, and supports bulk updating while keeping all data local.

What it does

Updatest automatically detects update sources for installed apps and offers guided Homebrew adoption for manually installed software. It checks updates based on each app’s update mechanism and manages Homebrew formulae alongside other app updates.

Who it's for

It is designed for macOS users who want to manage app updates from multiple sources in one place without using the terminal or compromising privacy.

Why it matters

It solves the fragmentation of macOS app updates by providing a clear, native interface that unifies diverse update systems while keeping user data private and local.