macCurrent

What macCurrent is

macCurrent is a free Mac app for finding and managing software updates across sources including the Mac App Store, Homebrew, Sparkle, vendor updaters, Tauri, reviewed direct downloads and macOS Software Update. It scans installed applications and command-line tools, keeping inventory details locally on the Mac. Depending on the source, it can update automatically, hand off to a trusted tool, provide manual guidance or exclude system-managed components. For eligible direct replacement updates, it can back up the existing app, with retention configurable up to three backups per app identity. Per-app history can include scans, backups, installs, restores, failures and manual handoffs. Before replacing an app, it checks bundle identity and signing-team match; it rejects served downgrades and checks Sparkle archives against the installed app’s EdDSA key. Usage Analytics is off by default and opt-in, and hosted catalog lookup and manual app contribution can be disabled. It supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 15 or later. The maker says an independent external security review of the privileged install path has not yet been completed. macCurrent may hand updates off because it cannot verify every vendor updater end to end.