Updatest review
A focused Mac updater for custom sources, scheduled checks, and application detail.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Updatest is a macOS application update manager for individuals, families, small teams, and larger organizations. It scans installed applications and checks update information from Homebrew, the Mac App Store, Sparkle, Electron, and GitHub Releases. Users can adopt manually installed applications into Homebrew, add manual update sources, review technical application details, schedule refreshes, skip specific updates, and install updates through adopted Homebrew applications. Its focus is clearly Mac software maintenance rather than cross-platform device management.
The pricing structure is straightforward for personal and smaller-group use. The Individual plan costs $12.99 as a one-time purchase and supports activation on up to 3 Macs, with one user per Mac. Household costs $24.99 one-time and supports up to 10 Macs, also with one user per Mac. Enterprise is intended for larger organizations with a custom number of Macs. Each core plan includes a free preview of Updatest Network, while the Network is also described as an optional upgrade with an additional subscription coming soon. A 14-day free trial is available, but there is no free plan.
Updatest stands out through source coverage and inspection detail. Alongside mainstream update channels, it supports manual Homebrew Cask and GitHub sources, helping users manage applications outside a single catalog. The app also displays bundle IDs, developer information, file sizes, code-signing, notarization, and permission details, which suits users who want more context before updating. Scheduled refreshes and update skipping add control, while Updatest Network offers optional community-based version discovery using anonymized technical data. Choose Updatest if you manage Macs and value custom sources and application provenance; choose another tool if you need platforms beyond macOS or a free plan.
Updatest pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Checks Homebrew, Mac App Store, Sparkle, Electron, and GitHub Releases
- Adds manual Homebrew Cask or GitHub update sources
- Shows signing, notarization, permissions, versions, and file sizes
- Where it doesn't
- Requires macOS 15.0 or later
- No free plan; Individual starts at $12.99 one-time
- Updatest Network's additional subscription is still forthcoming
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