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MacUpdate Desktop
Tallinn, Estonia
Plans and prices
MacUpdate Desktop
$9.99a year
macOS 11 or later · Intel 64 and Apple Silicon
Read 11 Oct 2026 · macupdate.com
On the record
- App details
- The app details panel can show version, release notes, license, monetization, size, architecture, and minimum OS information.macupdate.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- App store
- Its Store feature lets users discover, download, and buy Mac apps within MacUpdate Desktop.macupdate.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The listed requirements are macOS 11 or later and Intel 64 or Apple Silicon architecture.macupdate.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Launcher
- The app can launch Mac apps installed from the web or the Mac App Store.macupdate.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Maker history
- MacUpdate says it launched in 1997 in Michigan, founded by Joel Mueller.macupdate.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Notable status
- The product page labels MacUpdate Desktop as Beta and lists version 0.9.1.macupdate.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Owner
- MacUpdate says Tekkie OU became its owner in 2024.macupdate.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MacUpdate Desktop provides a centralized interface to discover, install, update, and uninstall macOS apps.macupdate.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- MacUpdate lists support at [email protected] and directs users to its help page.macupdate.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- System access
- MacUpdate Desktop uses a background Daemon Helper with root permissions to manage apps.macupdate.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Uninstall
- Uninstalling an app can also remove its saved data, with an option to keep that data instead.macupdate.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Updates
- The product offers automatic app updates and lists apps with available updates in an Updates tab.macupdate.com · read 11 Oct 2026
