Latest

What Latest is

Latest is a free macOS app for checking whether supported apps are current and seeing what has changed. It provides an overview of apps that need updates, and users can install updates from within Latest. It supports apps downloaded from the Mac App Store and apps that use Sparkle for updates. Release notes are also available for apps that are already up to date. Touch Bar support lets users browse updates, review new changes, and update all apps at once. Latest can be downloaded as a release, installed with Homebrew Cask, or built from source. The project 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 users can enable them in Settings. The maker invites bug reports and feature suggestions through GitHub issues and notes that development happens in their free time, so updates may be occasional.

Who it suits

It suits Mac users who want to check for updates to Mac App Store apps and apps using Sparkle. It may also be useful to people who want to review release notes for apps that are already current.

Limits

The app supports macOS 10.15 Catalina or later and focuses on Mac App Store apps and apps using Sparkle for updates. Applications with limited support are hidden by default until enabled in Settings.

Getting started

1. Download the release from the GitHub repository
2. Install it with Homebrew Cask
3. Build the app from source
4. Open Latest on macOS 10.15 Catalina or later
5. Enable limited-support apps in Settings if needed

Verdict

Latest offers update checks and installation for supported Mac apps, including a way to review release notes when apps are current. Its macOS 10.15 minimum and support limits are worth checking first.