macCurrent

What macCurrent is

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

Who it suits

macCurrent suits people managing applications and command-line tools on Apple silicon or Intel Macs running macOS 15 or later. It is for Mac users who want to review updates from several sources and keep local inventory details.

Limits

The Release candidate plan is free during the release-candidate period. macCurrent cannot verify every vendor updater end to end, and may hand an update off to a vendor tool, the Mac App Store, Homebrew or Installer.

Getting started

1. Open the macCurrent website on an Apple silicon or Intel Mac running macOS 15 or later.
2. Install and launch the Mac app.
3. Scan installed applications and command-line tools.
4. Add folders in Settings to include apps outside /Applications and ~/Applications.
5. Choose automatic updates, trusted-tool handoff, manual guidance or exclusions as the source allows.

Verdict

macCurrent brings update discovery, install guidance, backups, and history together for supported Macs. Some updates may still need a handoff, and the maker says the privileged install path has not completed an independent external security review.