MultiPatch
MultiPatch is a free macOS application for applying and creating file patches.
What MultiPatch is
MultiPatch is a free macOS application for applying and creating file patches. It can apply BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDelta, BSDiff, and RUP (Ninja2) patches, and create BPS, IPS, PPF, XDelta, and BSDiff patches. Users select or drag in a patch file, choose the file to patch, and choose where to save the result. The application identifies supported formats from the patch file extension, so that extension must be correct. BPS patch creation offers Linear and Delta modes; Delta patches are usually smaller but take longer and require more memory. Creation is not supported for UPS or Ninja2 formats. The maker says patch processing is built into the app rather than relying on external tools. Version 2.0 requires macOS 10.9 or later, with older releases available for Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.8. A separate basic command-line version can apply or create patches for terminal use or scripts. The application is GPL-licensed, while bundled patching libraries have separate licenses.
Good
- Applies seven listed patch formats
- Creates five listed patch formats
- Built-in patching does not rely on external tools
- Separate command-line version supports scripts and terminal use
- Free for macOS 10.9 or newer
Watch out
- Patch format detection depends on the file extension
- Cannot create UPS or Ninja2 patches
- Delta BPS creation takes longer and uses more memory
Who it suits
MultiPatch suits macOS users who need to apply or create supported patch formats through an app, or call basic patching from scripts or a terminal. Users should check the macOS requirement and the formats available for the specific operation they need.
Verdict
MultiPatch supports a broad set of patch formats, with different format lists for applying and creating patches. Its free application requires macOS 10.9 or later, and its command-line edition is a separate basic version.
Plans and prices
From MultiPatch's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| MultiPatch | Free | macOS 10.9 or newer |
The facts
Each one read from MultiPatch's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Apple Silicon
- The version history says native Apple Silicon support was added in version 1.7.1.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Apply formats
- It can apply BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDelta, BSDiff, and RUP (Ninja2) patches.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Apply patches
- It applies BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDelta, BSDiff, and RUP (Ninja2) patches to files.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Supported macOS
- Version 2.0 requires macOS 10.9 or later.checked 4 Oct 2026
What it does
- BPS creation
- BPS creation offers Linear and Delta modes; Delta patches are usually smaller but take longer and require more memory.checked 4 Oct 2026
- BPS options
- BPS patch creation supports Linear and Delta modes; Delta patches are usually smaller but take longer and require more memory.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Built-in processing
- The maker says the patching functionality is built into the application and does not rely on external tools.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Command line
- A separate basic command-line version can apply or create patches without extra options and is intended for scripts or terminal use.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The current version requires macOS 10.9 or later, and older releases are listed for Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.8.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Create formats
- It can create BPS, IPS, PPF, XDelta, and BSDiff patches.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Create patches
- It creates BPS, IPS, PPF, XDelta, and BSDiff patches.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Creation limits
- Patch creation for UPS and Ninja2 formats is not supported.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Format detection
- Supported patch formats are detected automatically from the patch file extension.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Input handling
- Users can select a patch file or drag it onto the application window, then choose the file to patch and where to save the result.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes the command-line version as useful for people who want to call patching from scripts or use the terminal.checked 5 Oct 2026
- License
- The application itself is released under the GPL, while included patching libraries have their own licenses.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Native operation
- The maker says patching is built into the application, which does not rely on external tools.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Older systems
- The maker provides older versions for Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.8, with different version-specific format support.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Patch selection
- Supported formats are detected from the patch file extension, which must be correct.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MultiPatch applies and creates file patches in one native application.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to report bugs through the project's GitHub Issues tab.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Update feature
- Version 2.0 added a feature to check for updates, which can be enabled or disabled in Preferences.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Updates
- Version 2.0 added a feature to check for updates, which can be enabled or disabled in Preferences.checked 4 Oct 2026
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