MacUpdater

[AZhappyjack]

Who uses MacUpdater?

I launched it tonight to update a couple of apps and see there's a new version out... looks like they've cleaned it up and added a few nice features... and (thankfully), it's a one-time purchase and NOT a subscription app.

Has anyone updated yet?

MacUpdater – keep all your apps up-to-date effortlessly

mac app to update applications

www.corecode.io

 

[Stephen.R]

... Really? A paid app, just to update other apps? I think anything I've used in the last decade, that this is going to know about, has been neither from the MAS, nor had it's own update mechanism (most use Sparkle framework, some roll their own).

 

[Marc_S]

I find its worth it and an excellent utility

 

[RecentlyConverted]

I have used this application for ages and have updated to the new version. Think I am OCD, liking to have all apps up to date!

It is useful to run on switch on, so when I am working I don´t get the annoyance of opening an app, then a dialogue box for that app opening and informing I have an update pending, then waiting for a download (slow speed here) and then installation.

Turn on the Mac run a scan, select to update all, pop off and make a drink!

 

[Weaselboy]

I've been using it for a year or so and updated to the new version and like it.

@Stephen.R it is helpful for updating apps that don't run their own background updater. A lot of apps only check for updates when you launch, so MacUpdater is good to keep all those updated. I agree it is not a must have, but it is convenient. It even shows updates in the App Store.

 

[Apple_Robert]

$15 seems a little steep to me. Has it ever been cheaper?

 

[Weaselboy]

$15 seems a little steep to me. Has it ever been cheaper?

Wayback Machine is showing the previous version was $9.99 and I think that is what I paid last year.

I don't mind the cost too much since keeping the app running does require some cost and effort on the part of the dev. Unlike something like say Coconut Battery where once it is released there is basically no dev. effort or cost involved.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Wayback Machine is showing the previous version was $9.99 and I think that is what I paid last year.

I don't mind the cost too much since keeping the app running does require some cost and effort on the part of the dev. Unlike something like say Coconut Battery where once it is released there is basically no dev. effort or cost involved.

$9.99 is more to my liking. I have the trial running. I will give it some more thought.

 

[RecentlyConverted]

Wayback Machine is showing the previous version was $9.99 and I think that is what I paid last year.

I don't mind the cost too much since keeping the app running does require some cost and effort on the part of the dev. Unlike something like say Coconut Battery where once it is released there is basically no dev. effort or cost involved.

Thanks, I knew there was a way to view web archives, I didn´t know the name of the site. That will come in handy one day.

 

[panosru]

I'm using the app and I can definitely tell that it is one of the few gems out there for keeping your mac apps up to date.

What I also like about that app is the behind the scenes infrastructure and their support. The caring of the company about the app stands out and that made me want to encourage others to use this app as well by having it on my must-have apps list that I recommend to both new and old mac users.

About the price, I have to agree that maybe the price tag of $15 seems a bit high for the purpose of the app since it is a functionality that most of the apps include and theoretically speaking you don't actually need a third-party app to update your apps.

The value the app provides isn't the fact that it can detect outdated apps and allow you to update them all together (or selectively), it's the time that it saves you by manually opening your apps and checking for updates.

For some that type of labour maybe it a joyful process, those individuals don't actually need the paid licence, the free licence can cover their needs by allowing them to view the outdated apps and launch them directly from within MacUpdater (also update up to 10 apps from within MacUpdater).

For other people who might be either busier or are not fond of manually checking for updates or they might value that their time costs more, therefore they try to save as much as possible of their time, the price tag for $15 for 4 macs (for standard edition) sound more than fair. MacUpdater infrastructure maintaining a database with over 100k apps and daily labour is put to keep the database up to date, without the database the app itself won't work, so, again, I tend to believe that in that scope the price is fair.

Lastly, the company offers discounts for students and individuals living in countries outside of the 40 wealthiest countries of the world, and as for their statement "just contact us and we will work something out", I can assure you that it holds true as I have first-hand experience for that.

PS: The reason I'm writing that is as a token of appreciation to the developer with whom I came in contact (for the statement I mentioned earlier) and "we worked something out". It's not a paid advertisement in any form.

 

[rpmurray]

Doesn't MacUpdate still wrap the apps with an installer that installs adware on your Mac?

 

[BigMcGuire]

Doesn't MacUpdate still wrap the apps with an installer that installs adware on your Mac?

This bothered me the most when I tested this app out recently. As someone who has never used an updater app (I prefer to update my own apps when I want to) I recently tried it out when I found out a good friend of mine (very competent IT person) was a big fan of them. He recently switched to Mac after being a lifelong Windows user and asked me if I had any experience with this app. I installed it and wow, almost half my applications were out of date (I don’t use every application all the time so I wasn’t surprised) but the idea of paying for something like this, something that I can do on my own for free (and have for many years) just seems too much of a cost for the reward. Was surprised to find my friend happily purchasing the app… Anyway, I’m glad I’m no the only one that raised an eyebrow at this.

 

[Weaselboy]

Doesn't MacUpdate still wrap the apps with an installer that installs adware on your Mac?

I think you are confusing this app with the site MacUpdate.com that was involved in some skeevy deal where they were installing some kind of adware.

The app MacUpdater has nothing to do with that site and does not install adware that I am aware of.

Has MacUpdate fallen to the adware plague? | Malwarebytes Labs

MacUpdate has succumbed to what has ruined most other download aggregation sites: adware distribution.

blog.malwarebytes.com

Here is an article about the MacUpdate.com issue.

 

[rpmurray]

I think you are confusing this app with the site MacUpdate.com that was involved in some skeevy deal where they were installing some kind of adware.

The app MacUpdater has nothing to do with that site and does not install adware that I am aware of.

Has MacUpdate fallen to the adware plague? | Malwarebytes Labs

MacUpdate has succumbed to what has ruined most other download aggregation sites: adware distribution.

blog.malwarebytes.com

Here is an article about the MacUpdate.com issue.

Macupdate.com also has an updater app, I was conflating the two. Thanks for the correction.