The universal app updater for macOS. Find updates for all your apps and open official update links with one click — Sparkle, GitHub, Electron, App Store, and more.
With MacUpdater discontinued and no built-in solution in macOS, keeping third-party apps updated is harder than ever. Security vulnerabilities pile up, new features are missed, and manually checking each app is tedious.
"macOS still has no system-level updater for third-party apps." — Community Discussion
"Outdated software is one of the most common sources of security vulnerabilities." — Security Expert
AppSweep detects updates from multiple sources and opens official update links with a single click.
Automatically detects updates from Sparkle feeds, GitHub Releases, Electron apps, App Store, and our crowdsourced database.
Open official update pages for individual apps or batch open them all at once. No more hunting for download links.
Get notified when updates are available and choose digest summaries to reduce notification fatigue.
All scans happen locally on your computer. No registration required. No usage tracking. Database queries are anonymized.
View code signing and notarization status for all apps. Identify potential security risks at a glance.
Read what changed before updating. See detailed changelogs and decide which updates matter to you.
The Mac App Store edition opens official update links so you stay in control of when and how updates are installed.
Export a complete list of all installed apps with versions. Perfect for documentation or IT compliance.
Skip specific apps or versions. Perfect for avoiding breaking changes or staying on LTS versions.
AppSweep supports all major update mechanisms used by macOS apps.
The most popular update framework for macOS apps. Used by thousands of indie apps.
Automatic detection of new releases for apps hosted on GitHub.
VS Code, Slack, Discord, and other Electron-based apps are fully supported.
See pending App Store updates alongside your other apps.
Our community-maintained database covers apps without automatic update mechanisms.
Select your Applications folder. AppSweep uses secure, sandboxed access — your data stays private.
AppSweep analyzes all installed apps and checks multiple sources for available updates.
Review changes and open official update links with a single click. Install manually from the source you trust.
One-time purchase. No subscriptions. Free updates forever.
Pay once, use forever
"Finally, a proper replacement for MacUpdater! AppSweep just works and the interface is beautiful."
"I manage 5 Macs and AppSweep saves me hours every week. The batch update feature is a lifesaver."
"No Homebrew required! This is exactly what I needed. Simple, native, and effective."
Download AppSweep today and never worry about outdated apps again.
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