Latest
Free, open-source Mac utility that shows which of your apps have updates and what changed.
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About Latest
Latest is a small macOS app by Max Langer that checks whether the apps on your Mac are up to date. It reads update information from the Mac App Store and from Sparkle, the update framework many independent Mac apps use, which together cover a large share of Mac software. Results appear in one list with release notes in a consistent layout, and you can start updates from there, including updating several apps at once. It can also show release notes for apps that are already current, handy for checking what a recent update changed. Latest is free and open source under the GPL, with development on GitHub, and is funded by donations. It doesn't handle Homebrew packages or apps with custom updaters, so it suits people who mostly install from the App Store and developer websites and want a lightweight checker, not a package manager front end.
Best for: Mac users who want a lightweight, free checker for App Store and Sparkle app updates.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free and open source with no account or subscription
- Shows release notes in one consistent view
- Can update several apps at once
Why people leave
- Only covers Mac App Store and Sparkle-based apps
- No Homebrew integration
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Latest: common questions
Is Latest free?
Yes. Latest is free, open-source software.
Is Latest open source?
No, Latest is not open source.
What platforms does Latest run on?
Latest is available for macOS.
What are the best alternatives to Latest?
The highest-ranked Latest alternatives right now are Updatest and Cork. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.