AppGeek
AppGeek: A free, open-source Windows updater with bulk runs, scheduling, and restore points. Ranked #10 of 29 in Software Update Tools by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for windows users wanting safe free updates.
At a glance
- Editor score8.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forWindows users wanting safe free updates
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Operating systemsWindows-only
- Founded2010 · United Kingdom
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Bulk updates selected applications in one run
- Scheduled scans, security flags, and optional restore points
- Installer and portable editions with inventory exports
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only support
- Updates depend on winget and the Microsoft Store package list
- Focused on Windows application maintenance rather than broader device management
Our verdict on AppGeek
AppGeek is a free, open-source Windows utility for scanning installed applications, identifying available updates, and installing selected updates in bulk. It is aimed at home users, machine setup, IT technicians, and business use. The Free plan includes Windows application updates, a curated software catalogue, scheduled scans, portable editions, and a GPL-3.0 open-source license. AppGeek runs on Windows 10 version 1809 or later and Windows 11, with both installer and portable builds available.
The product's pricing model is straightforward: the published offering is a Free plan with no paid tiers described. That makes AppGeek a practical fit for users who need routine application maintenance without a subscription. Its feature set goes beyond one-click updating: users can schedule scans daily, weekly, at startup, or never; pin application versions; flag security-relevant updates; detect open applications before updating; and create optional restore points before update runs. CSV and HTML inventory exports also support machine documentation and handoffs.
AppGeek's ecosystem fit centers on winget and the Microsoft Store package list, while its curated catalogue supports installing common software. The result is a focused Windows application updater rather than a general endpoint-management suite. Version pinning, restore points, and open-application detection are useful safeguards for users who want more control over update timing and change risk. Choose AppGeek if you want free bulk updates, scheduling, inventory exports, and portable access on Windows. Choose an alternative if you need support beyond Windows or a wider device-management scope.
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AppGeek fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Operating systems | Windows-only |
| Silent installation | Not verified |
| Bulk app updates | Yes |
| Custom app support | Not verified |
| Portable version | Yes |
| Scheduled scans | Yes |
| Update rollback | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Tickets |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: winget, Microsoft Store package list |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | techygeekshome.info |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
AppGeek integrations
AppGeek lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- winget
- Microsoft Store package list
Alternatives to AppGeek
- UniGetUIA free, broad package-management interface for bulk updates, automation, and backups.9.4
- Patch My PCA Microsoft-integrated patching platform with a free option and paid enterprise reporting.9.2
- Ninite ProA focused Windows patching tool with bulk actions, policies, reporting, and RMM integrations.9.0
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