Latest
Latest is a free macOS app for checking whether supported apps are up to date, reviewing changes and installing updates.
What Latest is
Latest is a free macOS app for checking whether supported apps are up to date, reviewing changes and installing updates. It supports apps downloaded from the Mac App Store and apps that use Sparkle for updates. Latest can display release notes even when an app is already current. Touch Bar support lets users browse updates, review what is new and update all apps at once. The app is available as a downloadable release, through Homebrew Cask or by building it from source, and its repository is licensed under GPL-3.0. The latest release requires macOS 10.15 Catalina or later. Apps with limited support are hidden by default, though they can be enabled in Settings. The maker invites bug reports and feature suggestions through GitHub issues and says development takes place in their free time, so updates may be occasional. The latest release page says its tag was signed with the committer’s verified signature.
Good
- Updates supported apps from within Latest
- Supports bulk updates
- Shows release notes for current apps
- Available through Homebrew Cask
Watch out
- Requires macOS 10.15 Catalina or later
- Limited-support apps are hidden by default
- Updates may be occasional
Who it suits
Latest suits Mac users who want to check for and install updates to apps from the Mac App Store or apps using Sparkle. It may also suit users who want to review release notes for apps that are already current.
Verdict
Latest provides update checks, installation and release-note viewing for the app sources it supports. Its app coverage is limited to Mac App Store downloads and apps using Sparkle, and development updates may be occasional.
Plans and prices
From Latest's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | macOS app · supports Mac App Store apps and apps using Sparkle for updates |
The facts
Each one read from Latest's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Development
- The maker says Latest is developed in their free time, so updates may be occasional.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The app can be downloaded as a release, installed with Homebrew Cask, or built from source.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Limits
- The latest release notes a minimum supported OS version of macOS 10.15 Catalina and says apps with limited support are hidden by default but can be enabled in Settings.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Latest checks whether apps are up to date and provides an overview of which apps changed and what changed.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Release notes
- Latest can show release notes for apps that are already up to date.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The latest release page says its tag was signed with the committer’s verified signature.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites users to report bugs and suggest features by opening a GitHub issue.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Touch Bar
- Touch Bar support lets users browse updates, see what is new, and update all apps at once.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Updates
- Users can update apps from Latest.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Supported apps
- Latest supports apps downloaded from the Mac App Store and apps that use Sparkle for updates.checked 4 Oct 2026
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