macCurrent
5.9#18 in software update toolsFree planFree planmacOS
VisitmacCurrent vs Patch My PC
Patch My PC
7.7#1 in software update toolsFrom $3.50 a yearFree planWebmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | macCurrent | Patch My PC |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | macCurrent finds updates across the App Store, Homebrew, Sparkle, vendor updaters, and direct downloads, and shows what is safe to install or needs review. | Patch My PC automates packaging, deployment, and updating of third-party applications across managed devices. |
| Support | Support options include guides, Reddit, Discord, email, and private diagnostic reports submitted from the app. | Patch My PC describes support staff as including former system administrators, cybersecurity experts, Microsoft veterans and MVPs. |
macCurrent plans
- Release candidateFree
Patch My PC plans
- Home UpdaterFree
- Enterprise Plus$3.50 a year
- Enterprise Premium$5 a year
Pick macCurrent if…
macCurrent suits Mac users who want to find updates across several listed sources and manage supported update paths from one app. It requires macOS 15 or later on Apple silicon or Intel Macs.
Pick Patch My PC if…
Patch My PC suits organizations managing third-party application updates through ConfigMgr, Intune, or WSUS. Home Updater is for non-commercial use on supported Windows 10-or-later 64-bit systems or Windows Server 2016 or later.