What's the appeal of apps like Macupdater to update all your Mac apps?

[ChpTrk]

When I saw this I assumed they had just forgotten to update a date in FAQ, but it really does look like they are dropping it. Disappointing and surprising to me.

They're even actively pro-rating the license cost down based upon that date.

 

[HDFan]

I'm concerned about the future of MacUpdater. End of support for the current version is 1-1-2026 and they don't seem to be committed to a new version.

I have my fingers crossed that their mention of a version 4 means it will continue.

 

[RecentlyConverted]

So tell MacUpdater to ignore that app.


Certainly not bloatware. It is the only place you can discover the updates available for ALL your apps.

Most of your apps. Latest often picks up apps that are missed. I run it after updating my apps in MacUpdater to find any it missed.

 

[Mike Boreham]

Most of your apps. Latest often picks up apps that are missed. I run it after updating my apps in MacUpdater to find any it missed.

I find the same. Latest will be satisfactory replacement for me.

 

[Weaselboy]

I find the same. Latest will be satisfactory replacement for me.

Just switched to latest based on suggestion in the thread, and looks good so far.

 

[davwil]

Macupdater has been offered up for sale.

https://www.corecode.io/macupdater/press_release_discontinuation.pdf

This is my daily update hit. Totally understand why the developer is doing this.

I really hope a considerate and long-term company takes this one on.

 

[robfoll]

So disappointing to see MacUpdater on the way out. It has been an incredibly useful app and resource, and the tech support has just been fantastic. I hope the company Core Code finds a positive way forward for themselves, and hope that somebody reputable picks the app up.

PS Just tried Latest and there is no comparison, So many unsupported apps, no granular control of updates, and way way less information. No disrespect, as it's a freebie, but it doesn't hold a candle to MacUpdater.

 

[MacHeritage]

Wow. I love MacUpdater. That is sad news.

I guess the new MacUpdateDesktop that MacUpdate started rebuilding is going to have to replace MacUpdater for me. I'm on the Beta but love the old version of Desktop (v6) more. It is getting better though with every new Beta.

 

[dwrufus53]

Macupdater has been offered up for sale.

https://www.corecode.io/macupdater/press_release_discontinuation.pdf

This is my daily update hit. Totally understand why the developer is doing this.

I really hope a considerate and long-term company takes this one on.

Man, that really sucks.

There's another app that offers similar functionality, but I don't like it as well as MacUpdater:

Latest

 

[MacHeritage]

Man, that really sucks.

There's another app that offers similar functionality, but I don't like it as well as MacUpdater:

Latest

Well it is free compared with MacUpdateDesktop or MacUpdater. I will have to give it a shot sometime.

 

[maflynn]

To me it seems like bloatware. It usually doesn't take long for apps on my Mac to update so it can just be done when I open them and a new update is available.

I agree with nearly every app that I know of that phones up and checks for updates, I don't see the draw or the need. I understand later in this thread the developer has largely abandoned the app