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Version Tracker

Freemium#8 of 29 in Software Update Tools

Version Tracker: A Mac-only updater with broad source coverage, security checks, and backup-based recovery. Ranked #8 of 29 in Software Update Tools by our editors (8.3/10); pricing: Free plan · 7-day trial; best for security-focused Mac update management.

8.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan · 7-day trial
Best for
Security-focused Mac update management
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
€32.90/yr
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Scans 51 software update sources in one dashboard
- CVE and Apple SOFA checks add security context
- Backups, restore, and snapshots support safer updates
Where it doesn't
- Available only for macOS
- Free access becomes scan-only after the trial
- Paid plans differ on major and minor update coverage

Our verdict on Version Tracker

Version Tracker is a macOS desktop application for finding and installing updates across installed applications, developer tools, package managers, system components, and other software sources. It suits Mac users who want a central dashboard for update tracking, one-click installation, scheduled scans, and notifications. The app supports individual updates and an Update All action, while menu bar monitoring and background scanning keep update checks available beyond the main window.

Pricing follows a freemium model. The Free plan costs €0 forever and includes scans across all 51 sources and a comprehensive dashboard; after the 7-day trial, it operates in scan-only mode. Mono costs €32.90 per year for 1 Mac and adds one-click updates, CVE/SOFA intelligence, scheduled scans and notifications, and major updates. Mono LFT costs €49.90 one time for 1 Mac and includes minor updates forever. Solo covers 2 Macs for €49.90 per year, while Solo LFT covers up to 2 Macs for €69.90 one time. Family covers up to 5 Macs for €74.90 per year, and Family LFT covers up to 5 Macs for €99.90 one time. Support and update coverage vary by plan.

Its strongest distinction is the combination of broad scanning and update safeguards. Version Tracker scans locally without uploading software inventories, checks CVE data and Apple SOFA advisories, creates automatic backups before updates, and provides restore capability. Software snapshots can be compared and exported. Those features make it a practical choice for security-conscious Mac users managing varied software sources. It is less suitable for Windows or multi-platform environments, and buyers should compare the plan-specific major or minor update coverage before choosing between annual and one-time options.

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Version Tracker pricing

Plans Free plan · 7-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Version Tracker fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	€32.90/yr
Operating systems	Not verified
Silent installation	Yes
Bulk app updates	Yes
Custom app support	Not verified
Portable version	Not verified
Scheduled scans	Yes
Update rollback	Yes
Free trial	7 days · no card needed
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan · 7-day trial (source)
Website	version-tracker.app
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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